Barco PDS-4K SDI Switcher

The PDS series is designed to meet today’s requirements for a high-quality, easy-to-use and fast seamless switcher with more digital inputs at an affordable price. It is the perfect fit for mid-sized live events, breakout sessions, seminar rooms and boardrooms. 

The PDS-4K SDI enables single screen, dual screen switching and quad screen switching with high-quality 4K processing, and it can also support Dante® audio with the addition of an optional interface card. It includes six HDMI 2.0 and two 12G-SDI inputs and four fully seamless mixing program outputs at up to 4K resolution on HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI connectors. Benefit from the ultra-low latency processing (≤ 2 frames delay @60Hz), smooth video display and seamless transitions between inputs to maximize audience engagement. Additionally, you can increase interactivity by showing up to two live inputs simultaneously with the available PiP layers. And the Event Master AthenaTM scaling technology guarantees superior signal clarity and minimum scaling artifacts.

The PDS-4K SDI switcher guarantees unsurpassed performances and outstanding visual experience while also being exceptionally easy to operate. With just one simple press on the buttons of the intuitive front panel interface, you can switch easily between the input sources and preconfigured layouts. What’s more, the PDS-4K SDI is compatible with all the familiar Barco visualization solutions and presentation devices (e.g. ClickShare) without compromising on video quality. The PDS-4K can be controlled with Event Master Toolset, but thanks to the API it can also be combined with other third- party control panels

The PDS-4K SDI is built for applications requiring the highest availability and uptime. The switcher also proves to be a smart investment well into the future with option cards to ensure expandability and future-proof upgradability.

Live effects canvas

• 2x outputs up to 4K60 or 4x outputs up to 4K30 each with a single mixing PiP or two non-mixing PiPs on a still background

Video inputs

• 6x HDMI 2.0 connectors 2x 12G-SDI connectors

Video outputs

• 4x HDMI 2.0 connectors 4x 12G-SDI connectors

Program output

• Two UHD @60 PGMor Four UHD @30 / FHD @60 PGM

Mixers

• 1 mixer per PGM output

Keying/Mixing

• Luma and Chroma on non-mixing PiPs

Still stores

• Eight stills, up to 4K each

Multiviewer

• 1x UHD@60 output with user definable layouts consisting of inputs plus PVW and PGM for each screen

Expandability

• Option card slot for other video connector types and/or Dante audio

HDCP

• HDCP 1.x and 2.2

Control

• front panel mappable buttons
• Event Master screen management software for PC or MAC
• Event Master controllers
• WebUI
• Ethernet RJ-45, 1000/100/10 Mbps autosense

Noise Level

• 37 dB in a room temperature environment (23°C/73°F)

Dimensions (HxWxD)

• 6.62 cm (2.605 in) x 48.41 cm (19.06 in) x 40,9 cm (16.1 in)

Weight

• 6.21 kg (13.7 lbs)

Environmental temperature

• 0-40° C (32-104 F)

Power

• Input power: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 151W

Environmental humidity

• 0-95% non-condensing (non-operating)
• 0-85% non-condensing (operational)

Audio and DisplayPort 1.2 Input Card

• Connectors: 2x DisplayPort 1.2 Inputs | 2x RJ-45 (Dante)
• Resolution: 3840x2400p @60
• Color depth: 10-bit
• Color sampling: 4:4:4
• HDCP: 1.x
• Signal capacity: 660 MHz
• Audio channels: 2 per input or output
• Audio Sample Rate: 48 Khz
• Audio bit depth: 16bit or 24 bit
• Audio format: PCM
• AES 67 support: Yes
• Number of Dante channels: 64 inputs x 64 outputs (2 channels per input or output)
• Outputs selectable between specific input, Dante Audio, or Audio follows video
• PGM audio return to Dante
• All inputs transmit to Dante