Pixelhue P20-DS

Pixelhue P20-DS is a powerful 4K presentation switcher and event processor with integrated Dante audio networking, designed for professional live productions, broadcast workflows, and fixed AV installations.

Built on Pixelhue’s FPGA-based image processing architecture, the P20-DS delivers true 4K60 4:4:4 10-bit processing, ultra-low latency, and advanced multi-layer compositing. With versatile 4K connectivity and flexible audio routing through Dante networking, the P20-DS provides a complete solution for modern video and audio production environments.

The P20-DS is ideal for live events, corporate productions, LED display systems, and hybrid broadcast workflows.

Key Features

• 4K presentation switcher with Dante audio networking

• 32 × 32 Dante audio channels @48 kHz

• FPGA-based 4K video processing

• Up to 12 video layers

• Switcher mode and PGM-only mode

• HDR support (SDR / HDR10 / HLG conversion)

• Ultra-low latency (≈1 frame)

• 10G optical fiber outputs for long-distance transmission

• Compatible with PixelFlow software and U5 / U5 Pro controllers

Advanced 4K Video Processing

The P20-DS delivers high-performance real-time video processing for professional productions.

Key capabilities include:

• True 4K60p internal processing

• 10-bit color depth

• BT.601 / BT.709 / BT.2020 / DCI-P3 color space support

• HDR conversion between SDR, HDR10, and HLG

This ensures exceptional image quality for LED displays, projection systems, and broadcast productions.

Dante Audio Networking

The P20-DS features integrated Dante audio networking, enabling seamless integration with modern IP-based audio systems.

Capabilities include:

• 32 × 32 Dante channels

• AES67 compatibility

• Dual redundant network ports

• Audio embedding and de-embedding on all inputs and outputs

This allows audio to be routed between mixing consoles, processors, streaming encoders, and recording systems with minimal latency.

Flexible Layer Processing

The P20-DS supports advanced compositing for live productions.

Layer configurations include:

• Up to 12 layers (2 MAIN + 10 PIP)
  or

• 8 layers (4 MAIN + 4 PIP)

Layer tools include:

• Chroma key and luma key

• Mask, crop, and border effects

• Keyframe animations

• Cut & Fill workflows

These features allow operators to create dynamic layouts, overlays, and multi-source compositions.

Versatile Connectivity

The P20-DS provides extensive professional I/O connectivity.

Inputs

• 8 × HDMI 2.0 / DisplayPort 1.2

• 4 × 12G-SDI

Outputs

• HDMI 2.0 outputs

• 12G-SDI outputs

• 10G optical fiber ports (up to 10 km transmission)

These outputs allow direct connection to LED processors, displays, and broadcast infrastructure.

Flexible Control Options

The P20-DS supports several intuitive control methods:

• Front panel with 5-inch LCD

• PixelFlow event management software

• Pixelhue U5 / U5 Pro event controllers

• Stream Deck integration

Multiple switchers can be managed from a single control interface, simplifying complex production setups.