In 2019, under the bright lights of the NAB Show, in Las Vegas, the world’s premier broadcast and media technology event, Atomos introduced a product that would soon change the game: the Shogun 7. A sleek 7-inch monitor/recorder featuring ultra-high brightness and advanced HDR capabilities, quickly captured the attention of industry experts and tech reviewers for its stunning on-screen performance. Awarded Best in Show for its remarkable visual performance and versatility, the Shogun 7 became the talk of the broadcast and production world.

Behind its cinematic brilliance was a game-changing innovation. A 360-zone Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) backlight custom-engineered by Lincoln Technology Solutions (LTS).

This wasn’t the average display enhancement. It was a custom-engineered feat of precision backlighting, allowing the Shogun 7 to achieve:

• 1,500 nits peak brightness for daylight viewability

• 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio for true deep blacks and crisp highlights

• 15+ stops of real dynamic range for cinema-grade color accuracy

This level of performance isn’t just hard to build—it’s hard to trust in mission-critical environments. But LTS made it happen. In an exclusive NAB 2019 interview, Dan Chung of Atomos described how the Shogun 7 was designed to empower creative professionals with tools that break through technical barriers. And nowhere was that philosophy more clearly realized than in the Shogun 7’s FALD backlight system, an advanced lighting architected by LTS. It delivered exceptional visibility under both direct sunlight and precise contrast control in studio environments. For the first time, professionals could monitor true HDR content on set with cinema-grade brightness and pixel-level luminance precision.

Recognition That Reflects Our Passion

That year, Atomos took home the “Best Monitor/Recorder” award citing the Shogun 7’s breakthrough HDR capabilities. And for us at LTS, it was a proud moment celebrating our innovation in high-intensity backlighting proving that powerful brightness displays can coexist with rugged, portable form factors.

At LTS, we specialize in more than just panels. We build brilliant display systems that push the limits of contrast, clarity, and color. From ultra-high brightness for outdoor use to fine-tuned dimming zones for professional video workflows, our team brings a legacy of delivering luminance-optimized displays that meet the demands of real-world performance.

Because when our partners dare to set a new standard, we’re right there—behind the glass, behind the glory.

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