Barco PDS-4K Small Venue HDMI Presentation Switcher

The Barco PDS-4K Small Venue HDMI Presentation Switcher has been meticulously crafted to cater to the demands of today's market, offering a top-notch, user-friendly, and rapid seamless switcher with an increased number of digital inputs, all at a competitive price point. This makes it an ideal choice for a variety of settings such as mid-sized live events, breakout sessions, seminar rooms, and boardrooms.

Equipped with cutting-edge 4K processing capabilities, the PDS-4K model allows for single-screen, dual-screen, and quad-screen switching, along with support for Dante audio through an optional interface card. Featuring six HDMI 2.0 inputs and four fully seamless mixing program outputs at resolutions up to 4K, this switcher ensures minimal latency (≤ 2 frames delay @60Hz), smooth video playback, and seamless transitions between inputs for enhanced audience engagement.

Not only does the PDS-4K deliver exceptional performance and a remarkable visual experience, but it also boasts user-friendly operation. With a straightforward front panel interface, users can effortlessly switch between input sources and preconfigured layouts with a simple press of a button. Furthermore, this switcher is compatible with various Barco visualization solutions and presentation devices, ensuring seamless integration without compromising on video quality. The PDS-4K can be easily controlled using the Event Master Toolset and can be seamlessly integrated with other third-party control panels through its API, making it a versatile and future-proof solution for a wide range of applications.

Key Features

• The PDS series offers a high-quality, user-friendly, and fast seamless switcher with increased digital inputs at a competitive price point.
  
• Ideal for mid-sized live events, breakout sessions, seminar rooms, and boardrooms.
  
• The PDS-4K supports single-screen, dual-screen, and quad-screen switching with 4K processing
  
• Features six HDMI 2.0 inputs and four seamless mixing program outputs at up to 4K resolution.
  
• Enjoy ultra-low latency processing, smooth video display, and seamless transitions between inputs for enhanced audience engagement.
  
• Show up to two live inputs simultaneously with Picture-in-Picture layers for increased interactivity.
  
• Event Master Athena scaling technology ensures superior signal clarity and minimal scaling artifacts.
  
• The PDS-4K switcher offers exceptional performance, ease of use, and compatibility with Barco visualization solutions and presentation devices.
  
• Control the PDS-4K with the Event Master Toolset and integrate it with third-party control panels using the API.
  
• Built for high availability and uptime, the PDS-4K is designed for expandability and future-proof upgradability with option cards.

Technical Specifications

Live effects canvas
2x outputs up to 4K60 or 4x outputs up to 4K30
each with single mixing PiP or two non-mixing PiPs on a still background
Video inputs
6x HDMI 2.0 connectors
Video outputs
4x HDMI 2.0 connectors
Program output
Two UHD @60 PGM
or 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
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 Degrees C/73 Degrees F)
Warranty
3 years parts and labor
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 Degrees 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)