DIT BOX Mk5

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“Thanks to Upgrade Innovations for such a well thought out, capable, and compact DIT BOX. I’ve had so much vehicle work on this show thus far it’s proved invaluable. Built onto the process trailer, into follow vans and even a follow bus multiple times each over the past few weeks. People are impressed that most of the capability of a full sized cart has been able to be distilled down to such a compact size. Thanks for all your hard work putting it together! “

David Skidmore, Digital Imaging Technician

Upgrade Innovations
2022-08-30T09:57:00-07:00

David Skidmore, Digital Imaging Technician

“Thanks to Upgrade Innovations for such a well thought out, capable, and compact DIT BOX. I’ve had so much vehicle work on this show thus far it’s proved invaluable. Built onto the process trailer, into follow vans and even a follow bus multiple times each over the past few weeks. People are impressed that most of the capability of a full sized cart has been able to be distilled down to such a compact size. Thanks for all your hard work putting it together! “

“My DIT BOX has been working out great so far, works well when I have to work in the jungle or doing follow vehicle work. When I can’t get my cart into a set and bring the DIT BOX out and I'm able to do most things I can with my cart. 5 out of 5 would recommend.”

David Crans, Digital Imaging Technician, Credits: Hawaii 5-0, Magnum PI, Next Goal Wins

Upgrade Innovations
2022-08-30T09:57:49-07:00

David Crans, Digital Imaging Technician, Credits: Hawaii 5-0, Magnum PI, Next Goal Wins

“My DIT BOX has been working out great so far, works well when I have to work in the jungle or doing follow vehicle work. When I can’t get my cart into a set and bring the DIT BOX out and I'm able to do most things I can with my cart. 5 out of 5 would recommend.”

"The DIT BOX enables me to take my live grading setup from my full DIT cart to a battery powered mobile solution within minutes which provides a seamless support system for the DP and set regardless of the location or power situation. Knowing you’ve got a solution for the toughest places or situations is a big stress reliever."

CJ Miller, Digital Imaging Technician, Credits: All the Bright Places, The Hero

Upgrade Innovations
2022-08-30T09:58:38-07:00

CJ Miller, Digital Imaging Technician, Credits: All the Bright Places, The Hero

"The DIT BOX enables me to take my live grading setup from my full DIT cart to a battery powered mobile solution within minutes which provides a seamless support system for the DP and set regardless of the location or power situation. Knowing you’ve got a solution for the toughest places or situations is a big stress reliever."
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Take your live grading and monitoring station anywhere a camera can go.

The DIT BOX is a collaborative design between credited Digital Imaging Technician, Chris Bolton, & the Upgrade Innovations Team.

The DIT BOX Mk5 is a portable Live Grade system to take your live grading and monitoring setup anywhere a camera can go. The DIT BOX is designed to fit all the essential live grading tools for up to 4 cameras (or up to 6 with available add-ons) into a Pelican Air 1535, that can easily be packed into remote locations.

The DIT BOX is powered by a custom, Cramped Attic – 24 volt power distribution module with separate 20V and 12V kill switches and fan controller. With a primary and secondary 24V input, you can swap power inputs without components losing power.

The custom modified Pelican case features a removable top lid, removable BNC panel cover for transport and a modified backside to accommodate a 120mm fan and 24x Neutrik D-Series connector (almost the same I/O as most DIT carts). Side, back, and 2 front mounted cheese plates with ARRI 3/8-16″ and SmallHD 1/4-20″ Pin-Loc patterns, allow for mounting additional accessories.

The DIT BOX has a removable machined aluminum frame that helps keep mounted electronics cooler and allows for easy access when service is needed. The aluminum inner bracketry mounts the following devices:

FSI Box IO (not included): Live grade up to 4 cameras with two BoxIOs. Add 2 more camera feeds with an optional 3rd BoxIO. For HD HDR workflows run with 2 box IO’s for full 3 cube Tetrahedral colour.
AJA KUMO 3232 or KUMO 1616 (not included): allows for up to 32 in and 32 out HD signals. Use the built in WEB GUI for signal control, or live grade studios built in software controls or add on a Stream deck for physical assignable buttons.
CalDigit TS4+ (not included): Adds Thunderbolt 4 support, additional I/O and additional charging power for Apple silicon laptops. CalDigit TS3 is also still supported.
NetGear GS105 (included): allows for network control of all internal devices via the Macbook Pro’s single Thunderbolt 3 port.
Decimator DMON-QUAD (not included): For SDI multiview.
Sonnett Express SE I (included): Add most single lane capture cards to the DIT BOX including the popular Black Magic DeckLink Quad 2 for 8 channels of HD video I/O or a DeckLink Duo 2 card for 4 channels of HD video I/O.
*Please also note that the daughter board has been removed so ONLY single slot capture cards are supported.

The Laptop Tray mounts to the DIT BOX laptop brackets to securely mount a 13″, 15″ or 16″ Macbook Pro. Optional accessories for the Laptop Tray are available for mounting to baby pin with a spigot adapter using our Quick Release VESA plate.

The base of the DIT BOX features a bottom bracket for mounting an optional spigot mount, a Ronford Baker QR plate or the Upgrade Innovations QR VESA Plate. The DIT BOX base is also equipped with longer feet to allow your DIT Box to rest sturdily when a Upgrade Innovations QR plate is mounted underneath.

What comes in the DIT BOX Mk5

  • Modified Pelican 1535 Air with Removable Lid
  • DIT BOX Custom Internal Frame
  • Laptop Tray with Laptop Clamps and Shim
  • Bottom Bracket with 3/8-16 and Vesa Mounting Points
  • Delrin Feet
  • Rear BNC Panel Cover Plate
  • 120mm Silent Fan & Fan Guards
  • NEW* 4x Outer Cheese Plate with ARRI 3/8-16” and SmallHD 1/4-20” Pin-Loc mounting
  • NEW* CalDigit TS4 Keyhole bracket for efficient access & release from DIT BOX
  • BNC Panel Label Plates
  • 24x Neutrik D-Series Connectors (2x Power, 1x Ethernet and 21x BNC)
  • Sonnet Echo Express 1 and custom mounting enclosure
  • DC Regulator and Distribution box with built in fan
  • 24Volt 350 Watt Power Supply with AC cable and Mounting Bracket
  • CalDigit power cable to XLR
  • AJA Kumo power cable
  • Sonnet PCIE card enclosure power cable
  • Power cables for two Box IO’s to LEMO connector
  • Decimator power cable to LEMO connector
  • Open lead power cable to LEMO connector
  • 24 volt 6’ power extension cable
  • NetGear Prosafe GS105 with 5x Ethernet Cables
  • 30x 12G Rated Straight to Straight BNC Cables
  • 16x 12G Rated Angle BNC Cables

Please note that the DIT BOX DOES NOT ship with the following components: FSI BOX IO, CalDigit, AJA KUMO, Decimator, or Black Magic Quad 2 or Duo 2. We build the box to house these components.
Please purchase these devices separately from an authorized local supplier.

Approx 44Ibs / 20kg with all devices installed

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