Atomos Shogun Studio 2 User manual
USER MANUAL
SHOGUN STUDIO 2
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Atomos SHOGUN STUDIO 2.
Building on the architecture of the Shogun platform, the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 leverages
the features and functions found on cameras to build them into your rack. Harnessing the
latest 4K/HD recorder, monitor and playback technologies the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 offers
a feature set that will help facilities existing HD workflows and provide the option for cre-
ating 4k Masters.
Following the same core Atomos principles of Record, Playback, Monitor and Edit the
SHOGUN STUDIO 2 allows you to over come many of the challenges faced with in live
events, outside broadcast environments, production galleries, post production facility
MCR, ProAV / Signage, on set DIT, sports officiating and many more.
Atomos defined the ability to migrate away from MPEG based GOP codecs with high levels
of compression and reduced color accuracy by capturing content direct from the sensors
of any camera that outputs a clean feed such as studio cameras and outputs from vision
mixers and even RAW out puts from large sensor Cinematic cameras in to visually lossless
edit ready Apple ProRes and Avid DNx edit ready codecs.
This user manual will get you up to speed with all the amazing features packed into the
SHOGUN STUDIO 2 that will assist you during a shoot and speed up your workflow on set
and in post production.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information and software by registering your product
today.
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Safety Instructions
The SHOGUN STUDIO 2 is designed to a high standard but there are some things you
should be aware of to prolong the life of the unit and for your own safety.
Using the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 safely
Although the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 is very lightweight compared to all the devices it
replaces, it is still a solid object that could cause injury if misused.
lAlways make sure that the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 is mounted securely and is unable to
fall onto anyone nearby. This is especially important when there are children present
who might be tempted to pull on cables.
lAlways ensure that cables that run to the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 are clearly visible and
do not present a trip hazard.
lDo not place on uneven or unstable surfaces.
lDo not insert anything but a Master Caddy II or AtomX SSDmini in the drive slot on
your SHOGUN STUDIO 2.
lDo not touch the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 screen with sharp, metallic or abrasive objects.
lDo not expose to strong electrical or magnetic fields.
lDo not expose to liquids, rain or moisture.
lDo not dispose of SHOGUN STUDIO 2 in municipal waste and do not incinerate it,
always follow local regulations for safe disposal.
Care of disk drives
SSDs are very sensitive to damage from static electricity. Please observe all the usual
electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when handling them.
HDMI cables
Please remember that almost all HDMI cables do not use locking connectors and will
simply pull out if they are jerked or tripped over. Please ensure your cables make a secure
connection and avoid flexing them excessively to maintain reliability.
SDI Cables
Please remember that SDI cables use locking connectors and will not simply pull out if
they are jerked or tripped over. They are therefore a significant trip hazard to your equip-
ment, which may be damaged if the cables are misused.
Software License Agreement
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This ATOMOS software, related documentation, any included sample images files (the
“Software”), is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as
other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold.
This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an
individual or a single entity) and ATOMOS with regard to the copyrighted Software
provided with this EULA. Use of the Software provided to you by ATOMOS in whatever
form or media, will constitute your acceptance of these terms, unless separate terms are
provided by the software supplier, in which case certain additional or different terms may
apply. If you do not agree with the terms of this EULA, do not download, install copy or
use the Software. By installing, copying or otherwise using the Software, you agree to be
bound to the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, ATOMOS is
unwilling to license the Software to you.
1. Eligible licensees. This Software is available for license solely to purchasers of the
ATOMOS SHOGUN STUDIO 2, who have purchased a unit manufactured by ATOMOS
and purchased through an ATOMOS authorized reseller, with no right of duplication
or further distribution, licensing or sub- licensing.
2. License Grant. ATOMOS grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive
right to use the copy of the Software provided with this EULA. You agree you will not
copy the Software except as necessary to use it with the ATOMOS SHOGUN STUDIO
2. You agree that you may not copy the written materials accompanying the Soft-
ware. Modifying, reverse engineering, translating, renting, copying, transferring or
assigning all or part of the Software or any rights granted hereunder, to any other
persons or reverse engineering the hardware on which the Software runs, is strictly
prohibited. The software is licensed, not sold. You acknowledge that no title to intel-
lectual property in the Software is transferable to you. You
further acknowledge that title and full ownership rights to the Software will remain
the exclusive property of ATOMOS and/or its suppliers, and you will not acquire any
rights to the Software, except as expressly set forth above. All copies of the software
will contain the same proprietary notices as contained in or on the Software. All title
and copyrights in and to the Software (including but not limited to any images, anim-
ations, video, audio, text incorporated), the accompanying printed materials, and
any copies of the Software are owned by ATOMOS or its suppliers.
3. Reverse engineering. You agree that you will not attempt, and if you are a cor-
poration, you will use your best effort to prevent your employees and contractors
from attempting to reverse compile, derive circuits, modify, translate or disassemble
the Software and/or the ATOMOS SHOGUN STUDIO 2 in whole or in part. Any failure
to comply with the above or any other terms and conditions contained herein will res-
ult in the automatic termination of this license and the reversion of the rights granted
hereunder by ATOMOS.
ATOMOS reserves the right to terminate this license without prejudice to any addi-
tional recourse ATOMOS may have against you if you violate any of its terms and con-
ditions.
Notice
Copyright © 2022 ATOMOS Global Pty Ltd (‘referred to as ATOMOS’). All rights reserved.
All information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of the doc-
ument may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission
of ATOMOS. A reference to ATOMOS includes its related entities, subsidiaries and parent
company.
Image credit on SHOGUN STUDIO 2 display and all other instances: https://un-
splash.com/@freestocks
Trademarks
SHOGUN STUDIO 2 2 and ATOMOS are registered trademarks of ATOMOS. Apple, the
Apple logo, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Final Cut Pro,
QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. DNxHD, DNxHR and
Avid logo are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective holders.
REGISTRATION + WARRANTY UPGRADE Register within 12 months of purchase date
to upgrade your standard 1 year warranty to a 3 year warranty. Visit:
my.atomos.com.
Registered users receive updates of all AtomOS updates upon release.
International Hardware Limited Warranty
International Hardware Limited Warranty
ATOMOS warrants that:
lThe main product, not including the IPS screen, or any external accessories, will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date
of purchase; or 3 years upon completion of product registration within 1 year from
the date of purchase at my.atomos.com
lThe TFT/LCD, HDD/SSD Docking Station, Master Caddy II and Cable will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of pur-
chase.
lIf during the warranty period the product is shown to be defective ATOMOS may at its
option:
a. Replace the goods or supply equivalent ones,
b. Repair the goods,
c. Pay the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent ones and
d. Paying the cost of having the goods repaired;
The customer must notify ATOMOS of any defect in the goods in writing prior to the expiry
of the warranty periods set out above. The customer will be solely responsible for return-
ing the goods to ATOMOS or its authorized distributor. Upon acceptance of a warranty
claim by ATOMOS, where ATOMOS repairs or replaces the goods, it will be responsible for
reasonable shipping costs incurred in sending the goods to the Customer, provided that
customer is located in a country in which ATOMOS has an authorized distributor or repair
center or agent.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty applies only to defects in workmanship and does not cover defects caused
by:
lNeglect;
lImproper or negligent acts or omissions;
lRepairs or attempted repairs;
lTampering with or modification of the goods;
lConnection to incompatible equipment or power sources;
lExposure to water or weather;
lExposure to magnetic fields or corrosive liquids or substances;
lPhysical damage
Except as stated in this warranty, ATOMOS, it’s vendors, agents, resellers and dis-
tributors disclaim in their entirety all other warranties, express or implied, including
without limitation all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The
remedies outlined in this warranty are the exclusive remedy a customer from defective
goods, which are subject to the warranty.
ATOMOS does not warrant that the goods will operate in a manner that is error free, or
uninterrupted. The goods are not intended to be the primary or only data storage device
for data – customers are solely responsible for back up and protection of data.
REGISTRATION + WARRANTY UPGRADE Register within 12 months of purchase date
to upgrade your standard 1 year warranty to a 3 year warranty. Visit:
my.atomos.com.
Registered users receive updates of all AtomOS updates upon release.
User Manual Conventions
To keep things simple but clear, we’ve only adopted two conventions in this manual
A helpful tip, suggestion or something to note because it’s not obvious at
first.
An important note or warning
What’s included
Your SHOGUN STUDIO 2 includes the equipment listed below. Additional Master Caddy II,
Spyder Calibrator and HDMI cables are available from your local Atomos Reseller.
What's in the box:
1. 1 x SHOGUN STUDIO 2
2. 2x Rack ears with screws
3. 5x Master Caddy II
4. 4x short rubber feet with screws (for desktop use)
5. 2x large rubber feet (for elevating the front of the unit)
6. 2x IEC power cable (or external PSU for Japan)
7. 1 x USB-C Dock
8. 2 x HDMI Cables
9. 1x Quick Start Guide
Atomos does not include storage and your package will not contain any
media drives. You can buy these locally to keep running costs as low as pos-
sible.
For recommend drives, refer to atomos.com/compatible-drives/?product=shogun-studio-
2
Attaching Rack Ears and Feet
SHOGUN STUDIO 2 can be configured for both rack mount and desktop use. Included in
the box are 4 x small feet, 2 x large feet and rack ears along with all the mounting screws
for these accessories.
Rack Ears
Remove the metal rack ears and screws from the protective packaging. Line up the holes
and screw in the supplied screws with the appropriate Philips head screwdriver. Take care
to screw each screw in 3/4 of the way in and then gradually tighten all screws so you can
ensure correct alignment.
Feet
Depending on the intended use of the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 select the appropriate rubber
feet. Whilst the power is disconnected turn the unit over and locate the four screw holes
for the feet. The 4 small feet can be attached and used during rack mount operation. The
2 x larger feet are designed to raise the front of the unit to an angle to allow for easier
desktop viewing. It is advised to remove these larger feet during rack mount operation.
Physical Features
Looking at SHOGUN STUDIO 2 from the front, recorder channel 1 is on your
left side and recorder channel 2 is on your right side.
Some screen printing/labelling on the front and rear of unit as illustrated
above may differ from actual unit. When connecting any input or other
device please ensure you are connecting to the correct connection by refer-
ring to the labelling on your actual unit.
1. Power Button
The power button as described earlier controls the simultaneous turning on or off
both recorder channels. With both power supplies connected press the Power button
and both units will power up.
On initial connection of power the controller will go through a boot
phase and the fan will spin up. Once this has happened the power but-
ton can be used to turn on the device.
Once powered, pressing the power button for 4 seconds will turn both units off. After
power down the unit’s fan will remain on whilst the internal controller of the SHOGUN
STUDIO 2 shuts down.
2. Calibration Port
The Calibration 2.5mm jack port beneath the power button allows for connection of
the optional x-rite i1 display pro unit.This single port is able to be used to calibrate
both devices and each channel will display as a separate option in the Atomos Cal-
ibration software. This software will be available via www.atomos.com/support
3. Headphone Ports
Both channels have an independent 3.5mm headphone jacks for monitoring audi-
o.The volume control is located in the Meters menu – accessed by touching the Audio
Meters on the main screen, or via the Setting Menu.
4. Dual record
Pressing this button will trigger both units to start recording based on current set-
tings.To stop recording, press and hold until recording has stopped.
5. Disk slots
Insert compatible media. AtomX SSDmini may be used with the addition of SSDmini
handles. DO NOT use SSDmini media without the attached handle or disks may
become logged inside the unit.
The rear panel of SHOGUN STUDIO 2 has been laid out symmetrically
to align the connections with the recorder channel monitor when
viewed from the front.
6. SDI In/Out
BNC connectors for SDI inputs in HD/3G/6G/12G as indicated. Loop supporting up to
12G 4kp60 and should be used to connect channel 1 to channel 2. SDI input 1 can
also be used as a secondary output in playback mode.
7. HDMI In/Out
HDMI input connection used to record to the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 supports up to
4Kp60. HDMI output connection provides a live loop out or play out when in Playback
mode. Loop out between Channel 1 and Channel 2 is limited to 4kp30.
8. Analogue Audio
Each recorder channel has 2x XLR inputs and 2x XLR outputs. The inputs can be con-
figured at Line, Mic and Pro level in the Audio menu. The inputs can also provide 48V
Phantom power to compatible microphones. The XLR outputs are for monitoring and
the audio channel routed to them can be selected via the headphones selection in the
Audio menu.
9. Synchronization
Each Recorder channel has Genlock input and output via BNC as well as LTC Time-
code input and loop output.
Please note that the output of the Genlock and LTC are only for loop out
and the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 cannot generate either Genlock or LTC
Timecode.
Operation of LTC can be found in the Timecode menu & operation of Genlock found in
the Output menu when in Playback mode.
10. RS422 9pin D-Sub
Each recorder has its own dedicated 9pin D-Sub for RS422 machine control. Simply
connect your RS422 cable from a qualified device or controller to the relevant port on
the SHOGUN STUDIO 2. A list of supported devices and RS422 commands are
defined in the user manual.
11. AC Power inputs
AC1 and AC2 inputs with IEC C14 sockets. Refer to SHOGUN STUDIO 2 User Manual
for more information.
Units purchased in Japan will have a different power input con-
figuration, as pictured below.
12. USB Port
For SERVICE ONLY and should only be used if instructed to do so as part of firmware
updates.
13. RJ45 connection
For SERVICE ONLY and should only be used if instructed to do so as part of firmware
updates.
Media
Which drives should you use?
There are quite a large number of drives available on the market, and newer models
appear all the time. To avoid potential data loss and/or write/read errors, ATOMOS only
recommends the use of AtomX SSDmini and approved SSD media only. For the most up-
to-date information on compatible drives, please visit: www.atomos.com/drives
Solid State Drives (SSDs)
Widely available 2.5” SSDs are the basic storage media for ATOMOS Monitor Recorders.
We work closely with leading drive manufacturers to qualify as many options as possible.
Before using these drives, they need to be mounted in the Master Caddy II. For more
information refer to
To purchase Master Caddy II units, visit atomos.com/accessories
AtomX SSDmini
ATOMOS has teamed with the world’s leading media manufacturers to design SSD media
that is better suited to our ever evolving Monitor Recorders. The AtomX SSDmini is a little
over 1/4 inch tall and 3” long. These tiny, slimline SSDs are a true innovation by our close
drive partners Nextorage and Angelbird. It is also 20% shorter than traditional SSDs, yet
keeps the standard SATA III connector.
It fits directly into the SHOGUN STUDIO 2 with the addition of an extension handle
(SSDmini adapter) and is compatible with all ATOMOS recorders and docking stations.
AtomX SSDmini is backward compatible with previous ATOMOS devices by adding the
SSDmini adapter to the drive.
To use an SSDmini with SHOGUN STUDIO 2, you must use the SSDmini
adapter handle so that you can insert and remove the drive from the
device.
To purchase an AtomX SSDmini, visit the Nextorage SSDmini or Angelbird SSDmini pages
on the ATOMOS website.
To purchase an SSDmini handle adapter, visit atomos.com/accessories/ssdmini-handle
Secure Erase
For drives that carry the ATOMOS Logo such as the G-Technology 4K SSD, Angelbird
4KRAW, AtomX SSDmini by Angelbird and Sony, an option for Secure Erase is presented.
This allows for the entire drive including the drive cache to be formatted. This will erase
ALL content on the drive meaning nothing can be recovered. It will wipe all data off the
drive (which may also be useful as a additional security measure) and reset it back as
close as possible to factory conditions. The benefit of this feature is that it helps to main-
tain maximum drive performance, and therefore should be used when available.
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