Seamless Switcher –  PIXELHUE Q8 (new) purchase

Incredible performance

The Q8 presentation switcher offers incredible real-time 4K video processing power. It has a maximum of 72x 4K input ports and 48x 4K output ports and supports up to 48x 4K simultaneous inputs and 16x 4K simultaneous outputs. A maximum of 32x 4K mixing layers in switcher mode or 64x 4K single layers in PGM-only mode are supported.

In addition, various connectors (DP 1.2 + HDMI 2.0 + 12G-SDI) are available on both each input and output card, and the Q8 has 8K video processing capacity. This allows you to easily and cost-effectively design and manage all live events. Thanks to the VPU-based architecture, twice as many layers can be added to an output card, and you never have to worry about insufficient layers.

Longer transmission distance, lower costs

Zusätzlich zur Möglichkeit, Inhalte über die 4K-Anschlüsse auszugeben, ist der Q8 Präsentations-Switcher auch in der Lage, Signale über die LED-Controller von NovaStar über eine lange Distanz (bis zu 10 km mit Single-Mode-Glasfaserkabel) ohne Glasfaserwandler zu übertragen. Diese Methode stellt nicht nur die Signalstabilität sicher, sondern senkt auch die Übertragungskosten und macht ihn damit zur perfekten Wahl für Langstrecken-Signalübertragungen.

Various control options

The Q8 is very user-friendly and supports flexible control options: the versatile U5/US Pro event controller, the brand-new PixelFlow event management software, and the third-party Stream Deck control system. You can use the controls to perform various operations, such as saving presets, blackout, freeze, and switching from PVW to PGM. Even better, multiple switchers can be controlled simultaneously from a single event controller or PC running PixelFlow if they are on the same LAN and working on the same project. This makes on-site control and operation a breeze.

Easy-to-use PixelFlow

The Q8 runs on the new PixelFlow software, which has been fully upgraded and offers a graphical user interface, interaction, and user-friendly design. The new architecture enables the software to run stably around the clock. The visualised user interface is adaptive and allows different screens from event controllers and computers to be displayed. The software also allows the skin settings of the event controller buttons to be changed with a click, which provides a great look and feel. In addition, the event controller’s encoders and faders control the software parameters, making operation easier. With clearly defined functional areas, hoovers, and menus that keep all necessary functions in view, the software guides the user from the beginning to the end of each event with as little complex operation as possible.

Exceptional reliability all round

The Q8 presentation switcher supports full link backup, from import source backups to device and power failure backups, to protect your live events. As soon as the input source becomes unstable or disappears, it automatically switches to the backup source. If the primary source fails, the backup device source immediately takes over to ensure uninterrupted uptime. Switching between the primary and backup sources or devices is seamless, making the solution highly reliable and worry-free.

Custom configuration

The PIXELHUE Q8 can be perfectly tailored to your needs. Thanks to its modular design, the input and output modules can be individually adapted to different requirements—ideal for scalable production environments, changing signal formats, and professional live setups.

usage scenarios

Further information about the Pixelhue Seamless Switcher Q8 available for download:

• Datasheet