Pixelhue P20-DS vs Q8

Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue P20-DS 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 P20-DS

The Pixelhue P20-DS is the broadcast-grade upgrade of the P20. You get every P20 capability — 8 flex inputs, 8x HDMI 2.0 4K outputs, 10G OPT fiber, 4x 4K@60 layer engine, integrated multiviewer, DSK + chroma keying — plus a 12G-SDI program output that copies HDMI (compatible with SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI, ST-2082/2081/424/292) and full Dante audio networking: 32x32 channels at 48 kHz, AES67-compliant, dual redundant Gigabit Dante ports, audio embed/de-embed on every input and output, with direct routing to and from external Dante processors. The DS suffix means Dante Standard. Choose the P20-DS over the P20 when your broadcast facility, megachurch, or fixed venue is built on a Dante audio fabric or needs 12G-SDI program output alongside HDMI for downstream gear.

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.