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# ETC HPU+ Hybrid Processor
- URL: https://www.backstagecircle.com/etc-hpu-hybrid-processor/
- Published: 2026-09-02T21:49:41.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-06T16:37:01.000Z
- Author: Maureen Jack
- Tags: Pro Lighting, Products

ETC announces the latest addition to Hog hardware, the HPU+. This new and improved hybrid processor can act either as a rack-mounted console or as a DMX Processor connected to another Hog family console product.

A simplified mechanical design makes the HPU+ easier to service and more road-ready than ever before. The IO on the rear panel has also been updated to align with new Hog consoles, including etherCON connectors, opticalCON Duo fiber optic connectivity, a built in LTC/SMPTE connection, and TRUE1 TOP power input.

“HPU+ brings all the power of a Hog console to those spaces that don’t truly need a permanent hardware front-panel solution, like cruise ships and theme parks,” says Tania Lesage, Market Manager at ETC. “But at the same time, HPU+ can expand existing Hog systems with an additional 64 universes of control. It really is a powerful tool.”

While original HPU units move into legacy, they will continue to function and receive software updates.

Like other Hog family products, HPU+ is backed by a five-year warranty. Original HPU units purchased in 2026 are covered by the same warranty.

Website - [www.etcconnect.com/Hog](https://www.etcconnect.com/Hog/?ref=backstagecircle.com)