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Barco PDS-4K UHD 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI Presentation Switcher

BH #BAPDS4KHDSDI • MFR #R9009651
Barco PDS-4K UHD 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI Presentation Switcher
Key Features
  • 6 x HDMI and 2 x 12G-SDI Inputs
  • 4 x HDMI and 4 x 12G-SDI Outputs
  • Supports up to UHD 4K60
  • Single-/Dual-/Quad-Screen Switching
Take eight video sources and output them to eight displays or outputs with this PDS-4K UHD 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI Presentation Switcher from Barco and its multiple HDMI and 12G-SDI ports. Six HDMI and two SDI inputs support up to UHD 4K60 video to then output to the four HDMI and four SDI output ports. Single-, dual-, and quad-screen switching can be achieved using the PDS-4K and its front panel buttons or WebUI control via its Ethernet connection.
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Barco PDS-4K Overview

By B&H Photo's

Take eight video sources and output them to eight displays or outputs with this PDS-4K UHD 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI Presentation Switcher from Barco and its multiple HDMI and 12G-SDI ports. Six HDMI and two SDI inputs support up to UHD 4K60 video to then output to the four HDMI and four SDI output ports. Single-, dual-, and quad-screen switching can be achieved using the PDS-4K and its front panel buttons or WebUI control via its Ethernet connection.

One USB-A input at the front of the switcher and one at the rear allow you to upload still images into the interface, perform restore operations and firmware upgrades, or add a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth receiver. This switcher is ideal for midsized live events, seminar rooms, and boardrooms.

Features at a Glance
  • Dual-screen and quad-screen switching
  • Supports Dante audio with the addition of a separately available interface card
  • Ultralow latency processing of two frames at 60 Hz
  • Show up to two live inputs simultaneously in PiP
  • One mixer per PGM output
  • Luma and Chroma on on-mixing PiPs
  • USB inputs to upload up to eight stills or perform firmware updates
  • HDCP 1.x and 2.2 compliant
Control
  • Front-panel mappable buttons
  • Event Master screen management software for Windows or macOS
  • Separately available Event Master controllers
  • WebUI, Ethernet RJ45, 1000/100/10 Mb/s autosense

Barco PDS-4K Specs

Processing
Switching Type
Pushbutton, Software
Latency
2 Frames
Input
Video Inputs
6x HDMI (2.0) Female
2x BNC (12G-SDI) Female
Input Video Format
HDMI
UHD 4K at 50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K at 60 fps
XGA (1024 x 768) at 47.95 fps
SDI
UHD 4K at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
WUXGA (1920 x 1200) at 50/59.94/60 fps
1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Output
Video Outputs
4x HDMI (2.0) Female
4x BNC (12G-SDI) Female
Output Video Format
HDMI
UHD 4K 50/59.94/60 fps
DCI 2K 60 fps
XGA (1024 x 768) 47.95 fps
SDI
UHD 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 50/59.94/60 fps
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i 50/59.94 fps
Connectivity
Other I/O
2x USB-A Input
1x RJ45 LAN Input
Video Standard Compliance
SMPTE 292M/424M/ST-2081-10/ST-2082-10
HDCP Support
Yes, Version 2.2
Hardware
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Power
Power I/O
1x IEC C14 Input
Power Consumption
Device: 100 to 240 VAC (151 W)
General
Operating Conditions
32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
Dimensions
19.06 x 16.1 x 2.61" / 48.41 x 40.9 x 6.62 cm
Weight
13.69 lb / 6.21 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
20.88 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.5 x 20.4 x 7"

Barco PDS-4K Reviews

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supports Edge blending?

supports Edge blending?
Asked by: Nicolas
The Barco PDS-4K UHD 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI Presentation Switcher does not support Edge Blending.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-08-17
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