Pixelhue P20 vs P20-DS
Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue P20 and P20-DS - inputs, outputs, audio, fiber, Dante support, and processing capabilities. Both ship from Olympian LED, the authorized USA Pixelhue dealer.
Pixelhue P20
Mid-tier P Series 4K presentation switcher. 8 inputs, 8x HDMI 2.0 outputs, 4x 4K@60 layer engine, integrated multiviewer.
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P20 plus 12G-SDI output and 32x32 Dante audio. The broadcast-grade P Series for venues with SDI infrastructure or Dante audio fabric.
View P20-DS details →Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Pixelhue P20 | Pixelhue P20-DS |
|---|---|---|
| Model | P20 | P20-DS |
| Best For | Small to large live events, broadcast-adjacent production | Broadcast, fixed install, Dante-equipped venues, productions needing 12G-SDI program out |
| Inputs | 8x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input) + 4x 12G-SDI (in & loop) | 8x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input) + 4x 12G-SDI (in & loop) — all with dual-channel embedded audio (24bit/48kHz) |
| Total HDMI Outputs | 8 (all HDMI 2.0) | 8 (all HDMI 2.0) |
| HDMI 2.0 Outputs | 8x HDMI 2.0 (max 4096x2160@60Hz, HDR, HDCP 2.2) | 8x HDMI 2.0 (max 4096x2160@60Hz, HDR, HDCP 2.2, dual-channel embedded audio) |
| HDMI 1.3 Outputs | No (P10 only) | No (P10 only) |
| 12G-SDI Output | No (P20-DS only) | Yes - copies HDMI program, ST-2082/2081/424/292, dual-channel embedded audio |
| 10G OPT Fiber Output | Yes - copies HDMI program, single-mode 10 km | Yes - copies HDMI program, single-mode 10 km, dual-channel embedded audio |
| Multiviewer | Integrated — monitor all sources on one display | Integrated — monitor all sources on one display |
| Advanced Keying | Downstream Keying (DSK), Luma Key, Chroma Key | Downstream Keying (DSK), Luma Key, Chroma Key |
| Dante Audio | No (P20-DS only) | 32x32 channels @ 48 kHz, AES67 compliant, dual redundant Gigabit Dante ports |
| Audio Embed/De-embed | - | Per-input and per-output, raw audio, routable to Dante |
| Image Processing | Real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit FPGA | Real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit FPGA |
| Layer Capacity | Up to 12 DL layers (2x MAIN + 10x PIP) or 8 DL layers (4x MAIN + 4x PIP) | 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 | Mosaic, LCD bezel compensation, projector edge blending | Mosaic, LCD bezel compensation, projector edge blending |
| 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 P20
The Pixelhue P20 doubles up on the P10 across the board. The input bank goes to 8x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input) plus 4x 12G-SDI — twice the I/O. Outputs are 8x HDMI 2.0 4K (up to 4096x2160@60Hz HDR, HDCP 2.2). 10G OPT fiber extends a copy of the HDMI program up to 10 km on single-mode. The layer engine grows to either 3x 4K@60Hz + 4x 2K@60Hz or 4x 4K@60Hz, with advanced processing including downstream keying plus Luma and Chroma keying. An integrated multiviewer lets one operator monitor all sources on a single display. Real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit FPGA processing, same control surface, BKG/LOGO storage, AUX outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet control, and Genlock as the rest of the P Series. The P20 ships at 10.2 kg net (25.2 kg with flight case). Step up to the P20-DS when your install needs a 12G-SDI program output or Dante audio.
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.
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