Christie Spyder X80 (4K/60Hz)

80 megapixel, true 4K/60Hz performance across multiple displays

The Christie Spyder X80 is a high-end multi-screen video processor and content-management system built for large-scale video walls, LED displays, projection setups, and complex live-event installations. It combines powerful processing, flexible I/O, and extremely low latency to deliver reliable, professional-grade performance for concerts, corporate events, festivals, broadcast studios, and multimedia installations. With its modular architecture and wide format support, Spyder X80 offers maximum flexibility and scalability, an ideal choice for rental companies, AV crews, staging agencies, and video-production workflows requiring stable, high-quality output across multiple displays.

Spyder X80 is designed to handle huge pixel canvases, multiple sources and displays, yet remains manageable through intuitive software control, enabling everything from quick setups to intricate multi-content arrangements. It’s a robust, future-proof solution for any production environment where versatility, reliability, and high-resolution output matter.

Technical Specifications

Inputs

• Up to 6 input modules, each module with 4 inputs (i.e. up to 24 total inputs possible). 

• Each input supports three types of connections: DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, or 12G-SDI.

• Supported resolutions up to 4096 × 2400 (within pixel clock limit). 

• Supported scan rates (frame rates) up to 120 Hz (depending on pixel clock / config). 

• Bit depth (color precision): 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit. 

• Frame-lock support (for synchronized video) via dedicated BNC loop (black burst or tri-level sync) when needed.

Outputs

• Up to 4 output modules, each with 4 outputs (i.e. up to 16 total outputs possible). 

• Each output supports three connection types: DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, or 12G-SDI. 

• Supported output resolution up to 4096 × 2400 (within pixel clock constraints). 

• Supported output scan rates up to 120 Hz (depending on configuration). 

• Bit depth support: 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit for output color precision. 

Control & Connectivity

• Control interfaces: RS-232 (in/out) and Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) for remote control, configuration, and network control. 

• Comes with rack hardware (6RU), standard power cables, and includes software control via Spyder Studio client. 

Power & Electrical

• Operating voltage: 90–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, compatible with standard mains power internationally. 

• Maximum operating current: 14 A. 

• Maximum power consumption (fully loaded): 1680 W.

Physical & Environmental

• Rack size: 6U (standard professional equipment rack height) 

• Dimensions (L × W × H): 598 × 441 × 261 mm (≈ 23.54″ × 17.36″ × 10.28″). 

• Shipping size (with packaging): 786 × 584 × 414 mm.

• Weight (fully loaded): approx 36.17 kg (≈ 79.75 lbs).

• Shipping weight (fully loaded): approx 49.49 kg (≈ 109.10 lbs). 

• Operating environment: temperature 5–35 °C, humidity 20–80% (non-condensing). 

Enhanced/Additional Features

• Support for independent aspect ratio and frame rate per output, allows flexible layouts. 

• Overlays, transitions, aspect-ratio conversion, output rotation (portrait orientation), and custom layout options. 

• Support for mixed video workflows, SD, HD, 4K, stereoscopic (2D/3D) content simultaneously.

• Integrated source monitoring, EDID management, HDCP compliance, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of inputs/outputs.

• Hot-swappable / redundant power supply option (depending on configuration) for reliability in 24/7 operation setups.

Key Features

• 80-Megapixel Processing Power
  Delivers true 4K@60Hz performance across multiple displays, enabling large LED walls, tiled video arrays, projection surfaces, or multi-monitor grids with stunning clarity and resolution.

• Single-Cable 4K Support on Every Channel
  Each channel supports full 4K output over a single cable, reducing complexity, simplifying wiring, and minimizing the need for multiple channels or cables per screen.

• Low Latency
  Spyder X80 delivers ultra-low latency video processing, ideal for live events, concerts, sports broadcasts, and multi-camera feeds.

• Flexible Input/Output Configuration
  Modular input/output cards allow customization for each project, scaling from medium-sized setups to massive video walls with many screens.

• Advanced Software Control
  Spyder Studio software enables timeline-based playback, live switching, source mapping, and advanced layouts with precise control over each output and layer.

• Robust Build and Rackmount Design
  Industrial-grade chassis with standard 6U rack mounting, designed for touring, rental, and 24/7 operation with stable thermal performance.

• Redundant and Hot-Swappable Power
  Optional redundant power supply provides continuous operation during power issues, ensuring reliability in critical events or installations.

• Extensive Signal Support
  Supports HDMI, DisplayPort, 12G-SDI, and analog sync inputs, compatible with almost any modern video signal standard for professional AV integration.

• Versatile Layout and Aspect Ratio Management
  Outputs can be rotated, flipped, or scaled independently, supporting creative projection mapping and non-standard screen configurations.

• Integrated Monitoring
  Source monitoring and EDID management ensure signal integrity and compatibility, critical for multi-screen live events and complex video walls.

• Mixed Workflow Support
  Simultaneously handles 2D, 3D, SD, HD, and 4K sources across multiple outputs, ideal for complex productions and installations.

• Professional Event Reliability
  Designed for rental and touring environments, with modular hardware, low latency, and robust software for mission-critical live events.
  

Why Choose Christie Spyder X80 4K 60Hz LED Controller Processor for Your Event?

The Christie Spyder X80 LED controller is the go-to choice for high-end video professionals seeking a reliable and powerful 4K LED video controller for dynamic environments. From sports arenas to immersive corporate displays, this processor delivers vibrant HDR visuals, ultra-low latency, and seamless configuration via a web interface or cascading control.

Designed with large-scale events in mind, the Christie Spyder X80 video processor is built to handle the most complex video scenarios with ease. Its superior calibration features and multiple input/output options make it a versatile and future-ready solution.

We proudly serve clients across New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Florida, and beyond, offering full rental, delivery, installation, and technical support services for your LED video display needs.