Panasonic AV-HSW10 - compact full SDI/HDMI/NDI hardware switcher

available from November 2023

Panasonic AV-HSW10 - compact IP Live Switcher - IP Live Switcher with Intuitive and Compact Design
Takes Online Communication One Level Higher!

The Panasonic AV-HSW10 was designed to support live events such as high-flex university courses, smaller corporate events, and webinars that need to switch live between different cameras and stream directly from the switcher. Its notebook-sized design makes it perfect for production crews working in smaller venues, and has user-friendly buttons, T-shaped fader, and intuitive on-screen display . It provides broadcast image quality with high performance, thanks to its 10bit processing, and supports a wide variety of I/O's and streaming protocols, including SDI, HDMI, NDI®, SRT, RTMP.

Features:

• Up to 9 video inputs and 6 outputs
• Video format support for 1080i/p and 720p
• NDI®+Alpha, NDI®|HX, SRT, and RTMP support as well as SDI and HDMI
• USB Video Class (UVC) port for integration with web conferencing services
• 2 Keyers (Chroma Key, Lum/Lin Key, PinP); 2x AUX buses
• 2 freeze frame memories with support for standard image formats
• 2 analogue audio inputs (L/R or CH1/2) and headphone output
• Multiviewer with up to 16 thumbnails
• Up/down converter 720p/1080p, p/i conversion
• Scaler at the HDMI output
• Reference input Black Burst/Tri-Level
• Simple, intuitive operation for live production and rugged chassis for worry-free reliability.

Conveniently Compact Switcher Achieves High-quality Video

The AV-HSW10 supports 10bit processing for broadcast-quality video and is also equipped with diverse functions necessary for high-quality video production, such as a frame synchronizer, Genlock, and various keyers. It also supports audio input, enabling switching between video and audio with a single unit. The AV-HSW10 takes video broadcasting to the next level, making it perfect for highly professional online lectures, corporate webinars and other live events that are gaining momentum these days.

Diverse Interfaces to Suit Wide-ranging Needs

In addition to 3G-SDI and HDMI, the AV-HSW10 supports NDI^®*¹ as well as SRT and many other IP transmission standards to suit contemporary video-production needs. When combined with IP-enabled PTZ cameras, it creates a simple IP-based video production system. It also supports RTMP for direct upload to streaming services, and USB Video Class for compatibility with web conferencing services. The system can be adjusted based on the particular platform and site layout, enabling one-person operation from production to distribution.

Video Input

Video Output

• *1: NDI^® is a new protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow. NDI^® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
• *2: USB Video Class(UVC): A standard for connecting video-handling devices such as webcams to a computer via USB. USB Audio Class(UAC): A standard for connecting audio-handling devices to a computer via USB.

Simple, Intuitive and Reliable Operation

The AV-HSW10 offers the simple, intuitive operability required in live production and ensures easy, error-free operation - all in a robust chassis design. The main unit features buttons and a fader - inspired by its predecessor, the AW-HS50, and have been enhanced for even greater operability essential for high-quality video distribution. On-screen display (OSD) also is supported.

Diverse Keyers for More Attractive Videos

Two channels of keyers can be programmed for PinP, linear, luminance or chroma key* enabling high-quality compositing achievable only with 10bit signal processing. Two AUX buses are also provided.

• * Chroma key can only be selected from keyer 1.

Multiviewer With 10 Selectable Patterns

MultiViewer output is provided as standard, enabling up to 16 split screens to be displayed on a single screen. Split-layout options include 4, 5 (2 patterns), 6 (2 patterns), 9, 10 (2 patterns), 12 and 16 screens.

Remote Control With Software Control Panel

The AV-HSW10 is compatible with Panasonic’s Software Control Panel* for video monitoring and switching with a networked PC. MultiView images can be checked remotely to divide up production tasks for greater on-site efficiency in the field.