Christie Pandoras Box V8.Software License, 8 Output - 157-084103-01

Product Overview

The Christie Pandoras Box Version 8 Software License with 8 outputs (157-084103-01) puts the entire Pandoras Box media and show control feature set under one license, running on your own hardware. Version 8 bundles all existing features with NDI, SDVoE (Software Defined Video over Ethernet), Dante audio networking, and Notch real-time effects integration. The license operates in Master or Client mode and can be combined with other licenses to increase output count. Creation Networks supplies Pandoras Box licenses and servers across the Christie Digital range.

Product Description

Pandoras Box V8 is a software-only path into the Pandoras Box ecosystem, suited to fixed installations, live corporate events, and architectural or artistic installations such as museums and theaters. The timeline-based programming environment supports non-linear editing, multi-user control, and multi-preview, while playback handles uncompressed video at 10-bit color depth. Real-time keystone, edge blending, and image warping are native, so the same license drives blended projector arrays and mapped surfaces. Show control depth is extensive: DMX512, Art-Net, MA-NET, sACN, and CITP protocols, matrix DMX pixel mapping, MIDI and MIDI Show Control, and LTC SMPTE timecode input/output integrate Pandoras Box with lighting consoles and broadcast infrastructure. NDI inputs and SDVoE/Christie Terra inputs bring networked sources straight into the composition, Dante handles networked audio natively, and Notch integration runs real-time generative effects inside the timeline. Pre-visualization, export and recording, and support for nine languages round out the toolset. Note: software licenses are not eligible for return once purchased — confirm compatibility and system requirements with Creation Networks before ordering.

Key Features

• Full V8 Feature Set, One License — every Pandoras Box capability included, with 8 outputs on this license.
• Stackable Outputs — combine with other licenses to increase output count; runs in Master or Client mode.
• Uncompressed 10-Bit Playback — preserves content quality through to the screen.
• NDI and SDVoE Inputs — networked video sources, including Christie Terra, feed directly into compositions.
• Native Dante Audio — networked audio routing without external converters.
• Notch Integration — real-time generative effects inside the timeline.
• Deep Show Control — DMX512/Art-Net/MA-NET/sACN/CITP, MIDI/MSC, and LTC SMPTE timecode in/out.
• Warp, Blend, Keystone — real-time geometry correction and edge blending for projection systems.
• Multi-User, Multi-Preview Workflow — collaborative programming with non-linear timeline editing.
• Pixel Mapping and Pre-Visualization — matrix DMX pixel mapping plus offline show pre-vis.

Typical Applications

Pandoras Box V8 serves live corporate events and touring productions, broadcast studios, museums and theaters, architectural and artistic installations, and fixed-install attractions — anywhere timeline-driven media playback must integrate with lighting, audio, and show control infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Christie vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I expand beyond 8 outputs later?
Yes. V8 licenses are combinable — add licenses to increase total output count, and run systems in Master or Client mode across multiple machines.

Does it integrate with lighting consoles and timecode?
Yes. DMX512, Art-Net, MA-NET, sACN, and CITP protocols, MIDI/MIDI Show Control, and LTC SMPTE timecode input/output allow Pandoras Box to follow or drive lighting and show control systems.

What hardware do I need to run it?
The license runs on your own qualified workstation, or on Christie Pandoras Box R5 servers for certified turnkey performance. Contact Creation Networks to verify system requirements before purchase.

Is the license returnable?
No — software is not eligible for return once purchased. Verify compatibility and edition with Creation Networks first, then request a quote.