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who we are
Dataton has a solid track-record of serving the pro-AV industry – since 1973!
2022
WATCHOUT 6.7 release
WATCHPAX 42 presented
WATCHPAX 62 presented
2021
WATCHPAX 60, model S release
2020
20 Years of WATCHOUT
WATCHPAX 20A presented
WATCHOUT 6.6 release
2019
WATCHPAX 60 launch
WATCHOUT 6.4, 6.5 release
WATCHPAX 40 presented
2018
Dataton previews real-time motion tracking integration, and wins the award for Best Concept Product
Commercial Integrator BEST Award, AV Technology Award,
AV Awards finalist
2017
WATCHPAX 4 and WATCHOUT in Guinness World Record installation
WATCHPAX 20 launch
2015
WATCHOUT 6 release
WATCHOUT wins "AV Technology Best of Show" award
2013
Dataton moves into new, purpose-built headquarters in Linköping, Sweden
2012
First Dataton media server presented: WATCHPAX
Launch of the Dataton Academy!
1999
WATCHOUT, world’s first multi-display production and playback system is launched!
1990
Dataton launches TRAX and SMARTPAX: TRAX is the first Mac-based control software for the entire room and visuals
1986
First export sales (to France) and debut of MS-DOS program for multi-image control, MicSoft
1978
Dataton gets into slide projector control, with PAX series of controllers and handheld multi-image programming units
1973
Dataton is founded by Björn Sandlund (also the current owner)
The first product is a modular synthesizers
GET WATCHOUT
In a hurry? The latest version of WATCHOUT
multi-display production and playback
software is just a couple of clicks away.
Current version: 6.7.2 released September 30, 2022.
OUR PRODUCTS
WATCHPAX 60
High-performance media server range available in four models. EDID management, smart restore/reset.
- 4 x 4K playback with additional 8 x bi-directional SDI in model C
- L 335 mm x W 448 mm x H 90 mm; 10 kg
- Tabletop, rack mount (with rails), stackable
WATCHPAX 42
Notebook-sized media server offering a four-channel output configuration, EDID management, smart restore/reset.
- 4 x 4K playback
- L 276 mm x W 214 mm x H 22 mm; 3 kg
- Tabletop, rack mount (2 units together), stackable
WATCHOUT
Go create! In WATCHOUT you can orchestrate stills, animations, graphics, video, 3D UV maps, sound, text and live feeds into a single impressive show for playback on multiple display areas, edge-blended, mapped, or in an array of your choice. WATCHOUT has a rock-solid reputation when it comes to performance, reliability and flexibility backed by a 21-year track record.
NEWS
See you at LLB Expo
Join us in Stockholm October 4-6 at LLB Expo, the leading Nordic trade show for AV, lighting, rigging and conference tech. Dataton partners Springpixel will be there ready to talk WATCHOUT, WATCHPAX and experience technology!
LLB Expo
Latest version of WATCHOUT
Get the latest version of WATCHOUT - just follow the link to download version 6.7.
Released January 26, 2022
Presented at ISE: WATCHPAX 62 series
Dataton continues to develop and enhance its range of media servers with new WATCHPAX 62
Presented at ISE: WATCHPAX 42
The successor to our popular 4 and 40 media servers. WATCHPAX 42 has a compact footprint, four times 4K playback and built-in EDID emulation for smoother setup of WATCHOUT shows. Easy to install, deploy and transport.
Dataton Digital Academy
The Dataton Digital Academy consists of a series of online seminars, e-learning modules, and home assignments. The number of participants is strictly limited to ensure that each student gets maximum benefit from the course!
Special offer on upgrades and license keys
Still got old keys kicking around? Or thinking of building WATCHOUT servers? Now's the time to do it! We're currently offering great discounts on WATCHOUT version 6 upgrades and new license keys.
Follow the link to find out more – Step up to WATCHOUT 6!
SHOWCASES
how it works
