Atomos Sumo PRO-19 4K HDR Monitor-Recorder-Switcher

Overview

The Atomos Sumo PRO-19 4K HDR Monitor-Recorder-Switcher is a professional 19-inch HDR production monitor built for demanding on-set, studio, live switching, and post-production workflows. Combining a large 3840 x 2160 touchscreen display with high-brightness HDR viewing, advanced recording options, quad-input switching, and broad SDI/HDMI connectivity, it is designed to serve as a central monitoring and capture hub for modern video productions.

Whether mounted on a DIT cart, used as a focus-pulling display, integrated into a live multicamera setup, or deployed as a studio HDR monitor, the Sumo PRO-19 delivers flexible monitoring, recording, and signal management in one production-ready unit. Its support for ProRes, ProRes RAW, DNx, H.265, timecode sync, network connectivity, and cloud workflows makes it a highly capable tool for both acquisition and finishing environments.

Core Features

• This 19-inch IPS touchscreen display offers a 3840 x 2160 resolution with 1200 cd/m² brightness for accurate HDR and SDR monitoring in studio or daylight environments.
• Its HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI connectivity supports professional video pipelines with direct camera, monitor, and switcher integration across a wide range of formats and resolutions.
• The monitor supports quad-split viewing and live switching between up to four inputs, making it well suited to multicamera production and ISO recording workflows.
• It records in ProRes, ProRes RAW, DNxHD, DNxHR, and H.265 formats to CFexpress Type B media or external USB-C storage for flexible acquisition and post-production delivery.
• Built-in AirGlu, Bluetooth, BNC timecode support, Wi-Fi 6E, and Gigabit Ethernet help streamline sync, network monitoring, and camera-to-cloud production pipelines.
• Full-size XLR audio inputs and outputs with phantom power support allow balanced professional audio integration without requiring a separate recorder.

Large HDR Monitoring Platform

The Sumo PRO-19 is designed around a large 48.3 cm touchscreen display that gives camera crews, focus pullers, DITs, and directors a clear view of the image. Its HDR support, 10-bit processing pipeline, and wide gamut coverage make it suitable for evaluating log, HDR, and standard video signals with greater confidence throughout production.

Built for On-Set HDR Workflows

For on-set use, the monitor supports on-the-fly log to HDR conversion as well as PQ and HLG playback. This makes it easier to assess exposure, highlight roll-off, colour response, and tonal range when working with cinema cameras capturing log or raw footage.

Advanced Exposure and Focus Tools

Monitoring tools include waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, zebra, false colour, EL Zone, screen markers, anamorphic de-squeeze, image flip, and pixel-to-pixel zoom. These tools help crews evaluate focus, framing, exposure, and colour directly on set without relying on external scopes.

Multicamera Viewing and Switching

The Sumo PRO-19 supports SDI quad switching and up to five-channel recording, allowing you to monitor and switch between up to four camera inputs while also recording the program output. This makes it especially useful for live events, studio shoots, interviews, multicam productions, and fast-turnaround broadcast workflows.

High-Quality Recording Options

The recorder supports a wide selection of professional codecs, including ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes LT, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, DNxHD, DNxHR, and H.265. This gives production teams the flexibility to capture high-quality masters, proxy-ready files, raw workflows, or efficient compressed deliverables depending on the needs of the project.

Raw and High-Resolution Capture

Support for raw recording at resolutions up to 8K30, as well as 6K, 4K, UHD, 2K, and Full HD formats, makes the Sumo PRO-19 suitable for a wide range of camera systems. It can serve both as a high-end monitoring station and as a direct recording solution for productions requiring robust post-production latitude.

Flexible Media Recording

Recording can be made internally to a CFexpress Type B card or externally via USB-C storage, giving users a practical choice between compact onboard capture and extended recording media. The CFexpress slot can also be used for LUT loading and firmware updates.

Network and Cloud Connectivity

With built-in Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E, the Sumo PRO-19 supports modern networked production environments. It is compatible with NDI|HX3 for low-latency monitoring over IP and can integrate into camera-to-cloud workflows using supported Atomos and third-party services such as ATOMOSphere, Adobe Frame.io, and Dropbox.

Wireless Sync and Timecode Integration

AirGlu wireless timecode via RF and Bluetooth helps keep multiple cameras and devices in sync across a production. The unit also supports LTC and Genlock integration, making it easier to coordinate complex multicamera or multi-device workflows in professional environments.

3D LUT Preview Support

The monitor can apply real-time LUT previews to incoming log footage, allowing crews to better visualise a graded Rec. 709-style image while shooting. Custom .cube LUT files can be loaded from CFexpress or external USB-C media and used alongside Atomos monitoring tools for more precise image evaluation.

Production-Grade Audio Connectivity

Dual XLR inputs and dual XLR outputs allow professional analog audio integration directly through the monitor-recorder. With support for +48 V phantom power, dedicated audio metering, and frame delay and gain adjustment, the Sumo PRO-19 can form part of a more complete video and sound capture setup.

Signal Conversion and Broad Compatibility

The Sumo PRO-19 can convert HDMI to SDI and SDI to HDMI across multiple resolutions, simplifying mixed-format workflows on set or in the studio. With support for both 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI, it connects directly to professional video sources without the need for additional converters in many setups.

Studio and Post-Production Monitoring

In studio or finishing environments, the unit’s calibrated HDR display and wide colour gamut coverage help provide a reliable reference for image review and grading-adjacent work. Calibration support through compatible Calibrite devices helps compensate for natural panel drift over time.

Designed for Focus Pullers and DIT Carts

The large display area, sharp image, and professional assist tools make the Sumo PRO-19 particularly useful for 1st ACs who need a detailed view for focus work, as well as DITs who require a bright, accurate screen for managing footage and checking exposure and colour on set.

Mounting and Integration Flexibility

The durable aluminum and plastic chassis includes numerous 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting points across the top, bottom, and sides, along with a 100 x 100 mm VESA mount pattern on the rear. This makes it easy to integrate into carts, stands, rigs, studio configurations, or custom production setups.

Field and Studio Power Options

The included 4-pin XLR power supply supports mains-powered operation, while optional V-mount or Gold mount battery plates can be used for mobile field production. This gives the Sumo PRO-19 the flexibility to move between fixed-location and location-based workflows with minimal reconfiguration.

Daylight-Viewable Operation

Its 1200 cd/m² high-bright display makes the monitor more practical for use in bright environments where lower-brightness screens can become difficult to assess. For even greater light control, it can also be paired with a separately available sun hood.