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PANASONIC AVHS-300

Panasonic AV-HS300 rear

The AVHS300G Multi-Format Video Switcher from Panasonic is a compact video switcher designed to provide HD/SD switching for live and to-be-recorded events. This unit is ideal for broadcast facilities, production vans, fly packs, sports events, church productions, music video & cable shows, corporate videos, event staging, and educational training facilities, among many other possible uses.

This unit features (6) inputs and (3) outputs. The inputs have the capacity to manage (5) HD/SD-SDI sources and (1) DVI/RGB source. The outputs can manage (3) HD/SD-SDI signals.

The unit can be controlled via its built in RS-422 or Ethernet controls. A 10-bit, 6-channel frame synchronizer provides automatic adjustments (external gunlock synchronization is also available). It also offers (9) wipe patterns, including (3) directional wipes.

Key Features

- HD/SD Switching
This unit is a compact video switcher designed to provide HD/SD switching for live and to-be-recorded events.

- 6×3 Switching
This unit features (6) inputs and (3) outputs. The inputs have the capacity to manage (5) HD/SD-SDI sources and (1) DVI/RGB source. The outputs can manage (3) HD/SD-SDI signals.

- Controls
The unit can be controlled via its built in RS-422 or Ethernet controls.

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PANASONIC AVHS-400

An expandable, modular platform with up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs enables flexible applications and provides for a wide range of future enhancements

The AV-HS400 SD/HD Live Mixer from Panasonic is a mixer designed for use with HD/SD signals at live events. It can manage up to (8) inputs and (8) outputs. The unit comes ready for use with most HD cameras. Analog component and DVI inputs are also supported as an option.

Each input features a 10-bit frame synchronizer that makes asynchronous video signal inputs possible. A built-in up-converter on the option board is capable of mixing both HD and SD signals. Multi-view display of PGM, PVW, and input video on a single monitor is also possible to reduce your total cost of ownership.

Other features include selectable split numbers (4, 8, or 10) with selectable video image for each split area, still image file transfer by SD memory card, and various video effects (wipes, DVE, keys, chroma key, DSK, and picture-in-picture). Preset function keys facilitate management of the unit. Embedded audio is available on the auxiliary bus. Moreover, (8) tally outputs and an RS422 interface are standard features.

Key Features

- SD/HD Live Mixer
Use this mixer to manage SD/HD signals in a live setting.

- Analog Component & DVI
Supports analog component and DVI inputs

- Up-Conversion
The mixer’s built-in up-converter can mix both HD and SD signals.

- Multi-View
A multi-view option allows you to more economically view video inputs on a single monitor.

- Split Numbers
It offers split numbers with selectable video image for each split area.

- Video Effects
Multiple video effects are available on this unit: wipes, DVE, keys, chroma key, DSK, and picture-in-picture.

- Presets
Preset function keys allow you to automate the management of frequent or repetitive routines and tasks.

- Tally & RS422
Tally outputs and an RS422 interface are standard features.

$600/day


SONY DFS-700

Sony DFS-700

The DFS-700 is an ideally proportioned, easy-to-operate switcher incorporating digital multi effects. Offering the precision of full component digital processing, all the creativity of hundreds of preset special effects, and the flexibility of 16:9 or 4:3 operation.

The DFS-700 accomodates a wide range of signal input/ output requirements. DFS-700 is well suited for a wide range of applications including Post Production, EFP/ENG, Live Production and Sports.

$500/day