The V-1600HD switcher features a built-in preview monitor that provides a convenient monitoring solution when external monitors are not available or ideal. The sixteen inputs provide connectivity to HD/SD-SDI, DVI-D/HDMI, RGB, Component, S-video, and composite formats – as well as still images assignable via USB memory. The 14 mixing channels provide built-in scalers and frame syncs for worry-free seamless mixing regardless of the resolution or format.
The V-1600HD supports an incredible variety of system design and creative production options for live or fixed installation applications. Dual independent multi-format outputs provide a number of innovative multi-screen output options including the ability to SPAN the mixer output to two projectors with the ability to edge-blend the center. In AUX mode, the outputs can be set to different resolutions which is ideal for sending the program out to a record feed.
The V-1600HD Video Mixer brings high quality video production to live event, corporate, educational, and house of worship applications.
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The All-in-One Solution for Any Live Event
Connect, seamlessly mix and output a variety of video sources such as cameras, VTR's, RGB Computer Sources, Blu-ray/DVD, and high-end SD/HD-SDI video sources. All inputs and outputs are standard so there is no need to purchase additional cards. The V-1600HD's all-in-one design combined with professional quality and features makes it the ideal choice for live video production.
Multi-Format Solution for the HD Generation
HD video sources are now a standard video format. The need to also mix in other video sources and formats makes the V-1600HD a necessary component for today's live video production.
• All-in-one 14 channel (16 input) seamless switcher/mixer
• Ready to connect anything: SDI, DVI, RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite
• Built-in high-res preview monitor, frame synchronizer and scalers
• Independent multi-format outputs including edge-blending
• Downstream Keyer, Composite Keyer and Picture-in-Picture
• SPAN, DUAL and SPLIT modes offer a variety of output configurations
• Use one camera to create multiple perspectives for virtual multi-camera production
Example Configurations
Event Production
Various video sources can be mixed seamlessly without external video converters.
Studio Production
Text/Graphics from a PC/Mac can be composited on background video content. HD outputs are available for display, recording, or broadcasting. In DSK mode, outputs are the same format.
Multi-Zoom
Using the thru out connectors, one video input can be daisy-chained to multiple inputs. The scaler for each input can zoom into any position in the video image enabling a virtual multi-camera environment. This gives the appearance that you have additional cameras.
Multi-Screen Solutions
Two independent outputs enable powerful multi-screen video productions.
*In DUAL Mode, PinP, Key, DSK, External Control are not available. Video transitions available are CUT and Mix (Fade In/Out).
Multi-Screen with Edge Blending
Displays a single image across two screens. Edge Blending function enables seamless image across a wide screen.
*In SPAN Mode, PinP, Key, DSK, External Control are not available. Video transitions are CUT and Mix (Fade In/Out).
DUAL Mode
Using the DUAL Mode, two video inputs can be switched individually. Switching both inputs at same time is also possible. Preview monitoring of each output enables confident operation.
*In DUAL Mode, PinP, Key, DSK, External Control are not available. Video transitions available are CUT and Mix (Fade In/Out).
SPLIT Mode
Using SPLIT Mode, two video inputs can be displayed on one display. This is useful for comparing two videos on a single screen.
*In SPLIT Mode, PinP, Key, DSK, External Control are not available. Video transitions available are CUT and Mix (Fade In/Out).