This Barco PDS-4K UHD HDMI Switcher with Dante Audiofrom Barco PDS-4K UHD HDMI Switcher with Dante Audiobundles together an intuitive HDMI switcher and input card expansion for increased connectivity and audio embedding capabilities. The PDS-4K switcher itself has six HDMI 2.0 inputs and four HDMI 2.0 outputs capable of supporting UHD 4K video at 60 Hz with a latency of just 2 frames. The included input card inserts into the switcher and adds two DisplayPort 1.2 ports to pass video and embedded audio to the switcher's outputs and embed/de-embed to Dante network audio.

The switcher is best suited for midsized events like seminars or boardroom applications thanks to its number of video inputs and outputs. It's even capable of showing two live inputs simultaneously via PiP. Control of the bundle can be achieved via the switcher's onboard buttons or using the Ethernet port with WebUI software. The whole system is easily installed in your preexisting space thanks to the included installation hardware and power cables.

Single- and Dual-Screen UHD 4K Switching    6 x HDMI Inputs, 4 x HDMI Outputs    For Midsized Event, Seminars, Boardroom    Includes Audio & DisplayPort 1.2 Card    2 x DisplayPort 1.2 Inputs    2 x RJ45 Dante Audio Inputs    Embed and De-Embed Dante Audio    Pushbutton, Ethernet WebUI Control

• Front-panel buttons, LCD screen
• Compatible with Barco ClickShare, third-party control panels
• RJ45 Ethernet connector to WebUI control via Event Master Toolset
• HDR compatible, HDCP 1.x and 2.2 compliant
• Event Master Athena Scaling technology
• PiP layers display two live inputs simultaneously
• USB inputs to upload up to eight stills or perform firmware updates
• Single-screen and dual-screen switching

• Passes embedded audio and video from PDS-4K HDMI inputs and DisplayPort 1.2 inputs to program outputs and embed/de-embed to Dante network audio
• Outputs are selectable between inputs via Dante Audio
• PGM audio return to Dante Audio
• All inputs transmit to Dante Audio

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a lag in the output video after switching among inputs?

A: With switchers like this there will tend to be a delay when switching from input to input. However we are not aware of any lag once the video has been switched.

Q: 2. Any issues using it to connect BD player, Nintendo switch to a 8 year old plasma TV?

A: There should not be any issues, just as long as the TV has HDMI inputs.

Q: 3. Will it send audio through the HDMI out and through the TOSLINK/3.5mm outputs at the same time?

A: Yes, you will be able to send audio through the HDMi outputs and separate 3.5mm & Toslink audio outputs.

Q: 4. Will this add HDMI ports to my monitor?

A: This is a Switcher that has 3 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output. You would be able to connect 3 HDMI Sources to it to switch between on a single HDMI output.

Q: 5. Do I need capture cards for multi cam for broadcasting live events or is configured to have no delays (voice and video)?

A: you will need a production switcher and a capture card for the type of multi-cam broadcasting you described

Q: 6. what about hdmi?

A: We do have switchers and routers that take in HDMI. If you wish to further discuss your application, please email us. provideo@a href= http://bhphoto.com target= _blank bhphoto.com/a

Q: 7. Does this come with a remote

A: Yes it does. This comes with an IR Remote Control.

Q: 8. Does this unit have auto-switching?

A: It does not auto-switch for any of the components I have. My alternative is to use the Logitech Harmony Elite Remote in order to switch the inputs in conjunction with the components currently in use. It does take a little customization on the input commands, but it works very well.

Q: 9. Can I use this switchers with OBS to switch between my dslr cameras?

A: No. This switcher works as a selector. The input you choose is the one that is send, but if you switch from one input to another, the switching is not seamless and will probably give you a second of black in between. OBS will not control this unit.

Q: 10. Does the remote toggle the inputs in sequence, or can you select a specific source?

A: According to KanexPro the included remote has buttons for the 5 inputs on it to select from.