Description
The Barco PDS-4K is a UHD 4K60 presentation switcher designed to deliver low-latency multi-source video for single or dual-screen installations. It combines HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort inputs with Event Master Athena scaling to preserve image clarity during live switching.
Six HDMI 2.0 inputs and two DisplayPort 1.2 inputs feed four HDMI outputs plus a preview output, while PiP layers allow two live sources to be shown simultaneously. The unit supports ultralow two-frame latency at 60 Hz and offers a 4-way multiview preview output for source monitoring.
Control options include front-panel mapping, WebUI, Ethernet and compatibility with Event Master toolset and Barco Overture via API. The PDS-4K also supports Dante audio and USB upload of stills and firmware updates, enabling flexible integration and future expandability.
Key Features:- UHD 4K60 processing: Two-frame ultralow latency processing for synchronized 4K60 output
- Multiple inputs: 6x HDMI 2.0 and 2x DisplayPort 1.2 for diverse source connectivity
- Multi-output support: 4x HDMI outputs plus 1x HDMI preview and 2x DisplayPort outputs for single/dual-screen deployments
- PiP and multiview: Show up to two live inputs in picture-in-picture and use 4-way multiview for monitoring
- Event Master scaling: Athena scaling for superior signal clarity and minimized scaling artifacts
- Control and integration: Front-panel, WebUI, Ethernet IP control, Event Master toolset and API compatibility
- Dante audio support: Networked digital audio transport for system audio integration
- Boardrooms: Clean multi-source 4K switching and PiP for executive presentations
- Lecture Theaters: Dual-screen content distribution and preview monitoring for live events
- Control Rooms: Low-latency 4K processing and multiview for situational awareness
- Houses of Worship: Multiple camera and media inputs with reliable audio transport via Dante