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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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 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 — not both at once) 4x 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 | 8x HDMI 2.0 (4K, HDR, HDCP 2.2) 8x 10G SFP+ OPT fiber (copies HDMI program) 1x HDMI 1.3 MVR (multiviewer) 4x 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 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 | 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 501.0 x 139.0 mm (3U rack) | 482.6 x 501.0 x 139.0 mm (3U rack) |
| Power | 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz | 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 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 with loop. Outputs are 8x HDMI 2.0 4K (up to 4096x2160@60Hz HDR, HDCP 2.2). 10G OPT fiber output mirrors the HDMI program for long-distance distribution. The 12-layer compositing engine runs in two modes: 2x MAIN DL + 10x PIP DL (switcher with deep layering) or 4x MAIN DL + 4x PIP DL (multi-output workflows). Advanced DSK keying — Smart key, Luma key, and Chroma key — plus Cut and Fill, virtual pixel mapping, projector edge blending, and multi-screen splicing for uneven divisions. An integrated multiviewer lets one operator monitor all sources on a single display. Real 4K60p 4:4:4 8/10/12-bit FPGA processing, BKG/LOGO storage, 4x AUX outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet control, Genlock, and up to 128 stored presets. The P20 ships at 10.2 kg net (25.2 kg with flight case). Step up to the P20-DS when your install needs 12G-SDI program outputs 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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