Pixelhue Q8 Presentation Switcher - BUY

Pixelhue Q8 Presentation Switcher – BUY

The Pixelhue Q8 presentation switcher is a powerhouse for real-time 4K and 8K video processing, offering up to 72 4K inputs and 48 4K outputs.

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The Pixelhue Q8 presentation switcher is a powerhouse for real-time 4K and 8K video processing, offering up to 72 4K input connectors and 48 4K output connectors. It supports 48 simultaneous 4K inputs and 16 concurrent 4K outputs, making it ideal for complex, high-resolution workflows. In switcher mode, the Q8 can handle up to 32 4K mixing layers, or up to 64 single 4K layers in PGM-only mode. Built on a robust VPU-based architecture, it doubles the number of layers supported per output card, providing unmatched flexibility and processing efficiency.

The system also supports long-distance signal transmission of up to 10 km via single-mode optical fiber, streamlining infrastructure needs while maintaining rock-solid signal integrity. This extended range is particularly valuable for large-scale live events, where reliability and scalability are critical. The Q8’s architecture is designed to reduce overall system cost while increasing performance, making it a smart investment for high-end productions. Whether deployed in live event production, broadcast environments, or fixed installations, the Q8 offers the power and precision needed for demanding video applications.

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Inputs	Up to 48x 4K concurrent inputs through 6 input cards Standard, custom and advanced EDID settings Custom resolutions: 3840x2160@60Hz, 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz, etc Input source deinterlacing processing on 4 connectors of each input card Input source cropping Status LED indicators provided for easy troubleshooting
Outputs	Up to 16x 4K concurrent outputs through 4 output cards Standard, custom and advanced output timing settings Output width up to 8192 pixels, better choice for LED applications Status LED indicators provided for easy troubleshooting
Multiviewer	Two dedicated output connectors configured as Multiviewer connectors, with resolutions adjustable Independent and copying modes: The two connectors display different Multiviewer images, or the HDMI 2 copies the HDMI 1 output Monitor all inputs and screens (PVW and PGM) Customizable layouts for easy use UMD display and color adjustment Border adjustment for Multiviewer windows
Screens	Output configured as single screens or edge-blended widescreens Bezel compensation and edge blending Irregular screen mosaic and output AOI function, ideal for complex and irregular LED screen applications The sync source can be set independently for each screen
Transition & Effects	Luma key and chroma key Cut and fade transitions Customizable transition durations PVW to PGM via Take, Cut or T-bar operation Copy or Swap mode for PVW to PGM transition
Layers	Each Q8 supports up to 32x 4K mixing layers in switcher mode or 64x 4K single layers in PGM only mode Full screen roaming supported Fade and Cut effects for PVW to PGM transition Adjustable layer mask and border with different border effects Layer flipping, copying and mirroring
Still Image Management	Still images can be imported or captured from input or output Unlimited still image quantity in 1G storage space Still images can be used as BKG and still layers Independent BKG for each screen BKG filling the whole screen by default
Processing	FPGA based high performance image processing architecture with SuperView scaling engine inside Ultra-low latency, as low as 1 frame in proper configuration BT.601, BT.709, BT.2020, DCI-P3 color space processing support Advanced keying capability: chroma key and luma key Compatible with HDCP 1.3, HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2
Control Options	Event controller U5/U5 Pro Event management software PixelFlow
PixelFlow Functionalities	Long-term stable running Upgraded and visualized UI, adaptive to U5/U5 Pro/PC screens One click to change skins of U5/U5 Pro buttons Software parameter controllable by U5/U5 Pro encoders or faders Distinct function areas and hover menu for ease of use
Input Card	8x 4Kx2K concurrent inputs per input card 4x HDMI 2.0 Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 10bit 4:2:2, or 4Kx2K@60Hz 8bit 4:4:4 Support for processing of 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit inputs Support for 4:2:0, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 inputs Support for processing of Full and Limited range videos Support for HDR video inputs HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 compliant Support for deinterlacing processing Custom resolutions Maximum width: 8192 pixels Maximum height: 8192 pixels 4x DP 1.2 Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 10bit 4:4:4, or 4Kx2K@60Hz 8bit 4:4:4 Support for processing of 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit inputs Support for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 inputs Support for processing of Full and Limited range videos Support for HDR video inputs HDCP 1.3 and HDCP 2.2 compliant Custom resolutions Maximum width: 8192 pixels Maximum height: 8192 pixels 4x 12G-SDI Support for ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD) and ST-259 (SD) standard video inputs Compatible with SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI Support for interlaced signal inputs No support for EDID management or bit depth settings
Output Card	4x HDMI 2.0 and 4x 12G-SDI connectors are divided into 4 groups. Each group includes 1x HDMI 2.0 and 1x 12G-SDI connectors. In each group, only 1 connector can be used for output each time. Connector 1 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 5 (12G-SDI) are in a group. Connector 2 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 6 (12G-SDI) are in a group. Connector 3 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 7 (12G-SDI) are in a group. Connector 4 (HDMI 2.0) and connector 8 (12G-SDI) are in a group. 4x HDMI 2.0 Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 8bit 4:4:4 output Support for 8-bit and 10-bit output settings Support for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 output settings Support for YCbCr and RGB color space settings No support for interlaced signal outputs Custom resolutions Maximum width: 8192 pixels Maximum height: 8192 pixels 4x 12G-SDI Compatible with SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI Support for interlaced signal outputs 8x 10G OPT Support for single-mode and multi-mode optical outputs Transmission distance up to 10km in single mode OPT ports copy outputs on video connectors OPT 1 and OPT 2 copy the output on connector 1 or 5. OPT 3 and OPT 4 copy the output on connector 2 or 6. OPT 5 and OPT 6 copy the output on connector 3 or 7. OPT 7 and OPT 8 copy the output on connector 4 or 8.