Pixelhue P10 vs P20-DS
Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue P10 and P20-DS - inputs, outputs, audio, fiber, Dante support, and processing capabilities. Both ship from Olympian LED, the authorized USA Pixelhue dealer.
Pixelhue P10
Entry-tier P Series 4K presentation switcher. 6 inputs (4x DP 1.2/HDMI 2.0 + 2x 12G-SDI), 8x HDMI outputs, advanced DSK + chroma key. 7.9 kg, 2U.
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Pixelhue P20-DS
P20 plus 12G-SDI output and 32x32 Dante audio. The broadcast-grade P Series for venues with SDI infrastructure or Dante audio fabric.
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| Specification | Pixelhue P10 | Pixelhue P20-DS |
|---|---|---|
| Model | P10 | P20-DS |
| Best For | Mid-size corporate events, houses of worship, conferences, and small-format LED walls where you need 4K processing but not the P20's full multi-PGM workflow. | Broadcast, fixed install, Dante-equipped venues, productions needing 12G-SDI program out |
| Inputs | 4x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input — not both at once) 2x 12G-SDI with loop-through | 8x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input, dual-channel embedded audio) 4x 12G-SDI (dual-channel embedded audio) 2x line in (3.5 mm analog) + Dante audio (32x32 AES67, dual-redundant) |
| Outputs | 2x HDMI 2.0 (4K, HDR, HDCP 2.2) 6x HDMI 1.3 (HD / 2K, HDCP 2.2) 4x 10G SFP+ OPT fiber (copies HDMI program) 1x HDMI 1.3 MVR (multiviewer) 2x HDMI 1.3 AUX | 8x HDMI 2.0 (4K, HDR, HDCP 2.2, dual-channel embedded audio) 4x 12G-SDI (copies HDMI program, backward to SD/HD/3G/6G) 8x 10G SFP+ OPT fiber (group-paired with HDMI + SDI) 2x Dante AES67 (32x32 channels, dual-redundant Gigabit) 2x line out (3.5 mm analog) 1x HDMI 1.3 MVR (multiviewer) 4x HDMI 1.3 AUX |
| Advanced Keying | Downstream Keying (DSK), Smart Key, Luma Key, Chroma Key | Downstream Keying (DSK), Smart Key, Luma Key, Chroma Key |
| Image Processing | Real 4K60p 4:4:4 — 8 / 10 / 12-bit FPGA | Real 4K60p 4:4:4 — 8 / 10 / 12-bit FPGA |
| Layer Capacity | Up to 2x MAIN DL + 4x PIP DL layers (or 1x MAIN 4K + 2x PIP 4K) | Up to 12 DL layers (2x MAIN + 10x PIP) or 8 DL layers (4x MAIN + 4x PIP) |
| Transitions | Seamless Take / Cut / T-bar, fade and cut effects | Seamless Take / Cut / T-bar, fade and cut effects |
| Multi-Screen | Virtual pixel mapping, mosaic, LCD bezel compensation, projector edge blending, Cut and Fill, multi-screen splicing for uneven divisions | Virtual pixel mapping, mosaic, LCD bezel compensation, projector edge blending, Cut and Fill, multi-screen splicing for uneven divisions |
| Dimensions | 482.6 x 493.0 x 94.6 mm (2U rack) | 482.6 x 501.0 x 139.0 mm (3U rack) |
| Power | 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 3.0-1.5 A | 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz |
| Control | Front-panel keys + 5" LCD, PixelFlow software, U5 / U5 Pro console | Front-panel keys + 5" LCD, PixelFlow software, U5 / U5 Pro console |
| Sync | Genlock IN + LOOP | Genlock IN + LOOP |
About the P10
The Pixelhue P10 is the entry model in the P Series of FPGA-based presentation switchers, aimed at small and mid-size live events. The input bank gives you 6 inputs total: 4x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (connector type selectable per input at any given time) plus 2x 12G-SDI with loop-through. Outputs are 2x HDMI 2.0 4K (up to 4096x2160@60Hz HDR, HDCP 2.2) plus 6x HDMI 1.3 for legacy / secondary destinations. 10G OPT fiber extends a copy of the HDMI program up to 10 km on single-mode. The compositing engine handles up to 2x MAIN DL + 4x PIP DL layers (or 1x MAIN 4K + 2x PIP 4K). Advanced DSK is included with Smart key, Luma key, and Chroma key support. Image processing is real 4K60p 4:4:4 10/12-bit FPGA; same control surface, BKG/LOGO storage, AUX outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet control, and Genlock as the rest of the P Series. The P10 ships at 7.9 kg net (20.6 kg with flight case). Choose the P10 over the P20 when you need fewer 4K layers on screen at once and want lower weight/cost; and over the P20-DS when you don't need 12G-SDI output or Dante audio.
About the P20-DS
The Pixelhue P20-DS is the broadcast / pro-audio variant of the P20. Same chassis, same compositing engine, same control surface — slot 3 swaps in the P_12G SDI Audio-OPT combo card that adds 4x 12G-SDI outputs and a 32x32 Dante AES67 audio interface (dual-redundant Gigabit Ethernet). The 4x 12G-SDI outputs copy the HDMI program (one per output group) and are backward-compatible to 6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI. Analog 3.5 mm audio is enabled on DS (P10/P20 reserve it for future firmware), with EDID-level audio enable/disable on every input and output. Inputs are the same as P20: 8x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input) plus 4x 12G-SDI with loop, all supporting dual-channel embedded audio at 24-bit / 48 kHz. Outputs are organized into 4 groups, each with 2x HDMI 2.0 + 1x 12G-SDI + 2x OPT, all carrying the same program. 12-layer compositing (2x MAIN DL + 10x PIP DL, or 4x MAIN DL + 4x PIP DL). Advanced DSK keying — Smart key, Luma key, and Chroma key. Integrated multiviewer, real 4K60p 4:4:4 8/10/12-bit FPGA processing, BKG/LOGO storage, 4x AUX outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet control, Genlock, up to 128 stored presets. The P20-DS ships at 10.7 kg net. Choose the P20-DS when you need broadcast SDI program outputs, Dante audio networking, or working analog audio embedding.
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