Pixelhue F8 vs Q8

Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue F8 and Q8 - inputs, outputs, audio, fiber, Dante support, and processing capabilities. Both ship from Olympian LED, the authorized USA Pixelhue dealer.

Side-by-side specifications

About the F8

The Highest Performance Pixelhue Flex View series- F8, designed for easy management of multiple displays for shows or visual management systems. Suitable for use with a variety of input formats and multiple display outputs. F8, designed with the latest high-Performance FPGA Chipset, delivers reliable, stable, faster, and better image performance, and outputs non compressed 4k@60hz 4:4:4 10bits video. Built with a focus on environmental protection, the Pixelhue designed foundation is a great long-term solution, simplifying upgrades through modules for future use. Ultimate flexibility through modular design The F8 Processor is designed with 8 input slots and 8 output slots, allowing you to easily select I/O modules with different input and output connectors to match the visual system’s requirement. More optional I / O modules will be provided for upgrades in the future. The F8 utilizes a modular design and supports 8 input and output cards with a maximum of 32 inputs and outputs. Each output card can offer up to 2K@60Hz loading capacity. The F8 supports at most 64 SL mix layers, or 32 DL mix layers or 16 4K mix layers. It also supports a variety of input and output connectors, including DVI, DP, HDMI, and 3G SDI connectors, allowing easy customization for any project or show. Reliable & worry-free operation In this rapidly evolving market, reliable technology is the key to an outstanding event. The F8 allows you to configure the system to accommodate a variety of connectivity arrangements and display requirements. The F8 features dual power supplies, full machine data backup to local configuration, fast restore and can work perfectly 24/7. F8 Lite also undergoes a series of rigorous drop tests, shock & vibration tests and thermal tests, ensuring it can survive in any kind of road trip or event environments. Easy to Use F8 works exceptionally well with our matching video processing software, TRITON. TRITON provides an offline mode and preediting functionality, which can directly import while on-site and migrate between different devices. This software is easy to master, and a sophisticated yet user-friendly interface guides you from beginning to end of any kind of event with as little complex operation as possible. Total event control with U3 Controller With the U3 event controller, satisfy any kind of event requirements such as stage performance, high-end auto shows, TV program recording, product launch events, or any kind of large-scale exhibition.

About the Q8

INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE The Q8 presentation switcher offers incredible real-time 4K video processing power. It comes with at most 72x 4K input connectors and 64x 4K output connectors, supporting up to 48x 4K concurrent inputs and 16x 4K concurrent outputs. A maximum of 32x 4K mixing layers (true seamless transitions) in switcher mode are supported. Moreover, the Q8 provides a variety of exceptional features. Multiple different connectors are designed on one input card or output card, including DP 1.2, HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI. The ST2110 input card supports 4x SFP25G ports, which not only offers high bandwidth and bitwidth but also allows flexible transmission of video, audio, and control data over IP networks. Additionally, the Q8 boasts the 8K video processing capability. With these capabilities, the Q8 enables you to design and manage all live events easily and economically. Thanks to the *VPU-based architecture, the number of layers on a single output card can be doubled, eliminating any concerns about running out of layer capacity. LONGER TRANSMISSION DISTANCE, LOWER COST In addition to the ability of outputting content from the 4K connectors, the Q8 presentation switcher is also capable of transmitting signals to the LED controllers from NovaStar¹ over a long distance (up to 10 km with single-mode optical fiber) without fiber converters. This method not only ensures the signal stability but also lowers the transmission cost, making it a perfect fit for long-distance signal transmission. 1. Currently supported controllers are VX1000, VX600, VX400, H series, MX40 Pro, MCTRL4K, and NovaPro UHD Jr. VARIOUS CONTROL OPTIONS The Q8 is very easy to operate and supports flexible control options: versatile event controller U5/U5 Pro, all-new event management software PixelFlow, and third-party control system Stream Deck (Companion integrated into the Q8). You can use the control methods to realize various operations, such as preset related operations, blackout, freeze, and PVW to PGM operations. What’s more, multiple switchers can be controlled simultaneously by a single event controller or PC with PixelFlow when they are on the same LAN and in the same project. This makes on-site control and operations a breeze. EASY-TO-USE PixelFlow The Q8 works with the new PixelFlow, which has fully upgraded architecture, graphical user interface, interaction and ease of use designs. The new architecture enables the software to run 24/7 stably. The visualized user interface is adaptive to different screens of event controllers and computer, and the software allows you to change the skins of event controller buttons with one click, giving you a great look and feel. What's more, the event controller encoders and faders can control the software parameters, making operations smoother. With distinct function areas, hover menus and almost all the functions required in an event, the software guides you from beginning to end of any events with as little complex operation as possible. ALL-ROUND SUPERB RELIABILITY The Q8 presentation switcher supports full-link backup, from input source backup to device backup and power backup, to safeguard your live events. Once the input source is not stable or disappears, it will be switched to the backup source seamlessly. When the primary device fails, the backup device will take over the work immediately to ensure uninterrupted operation. Switching from the primary to backup input source or device with no downtime makes the solution highly reliable and worry-free.