Pixelhue P80 vs Q8

Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue P80 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 P80

Command Every Screen Control Every Layer P80 is not just another switcher-it's the command center for your most demanding productions, Built to handle up to 20x 4K inputs with effortless precision, P80 empowers operators to master every screen and every layel without compromise. From flawless keying and seamless cut & fill to dramatic live effects, transitions feel instantaneous and under total control。 Designed for mission-critical shows, P80 delivers dual independent MVR outputs, full-link HDR conversion, and rock-solid reliability. lts 7-inch touchscreen and PixelFlow integration put streamlined control at your fingertips, whether you're driving a live broadcast, a massive stage, or ahigh-stakes corporate event. With P80, you don't just manage visuals you command the entire experience. Versatile 4K Connectivity The P80 presentation switcher features versatile 4K connectivity including HDMl 2.0, DP 1.2 and 12G-SDl. The P80 is designed with 12x fixed concurrent 4K inputs and a swappable input card with support for P_HDMI2.0_DP1.2_OPT Link Card and 08 HDMI2.0+DP1.2+12G-SD Input Card, making the P80 more capable. The P80 comes with 8x HDMl2.0 main output connectors allowing for up to 4x 4K concurrent outputs (copy mode) or 8x DL concurrent outputs (split mode). The P80 also supports 4x 4K flex outputs, 4x 12G-SDI matrix outputs, and 2x dedicated Multiviewer outputs. Additionally, 8x 10G SFP optical ports are offered to copy the HDMI 2.0 outputs, allowing for up to 4x 4K outputs. Powerful Functionalities The P80 employs FPGA-based high-performance image enhancement architecture and real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit internal video processing. The P80 supports up to 8x 4K mixing main layers and 4x 4K mixing PIP layers. Up to 256 presets and 256 layer presets can be saved for easy recall. This powerful multi-screen and multi-layer presentation switcher is ideal for medium to large-scale live events and permanent video wall installations requiring high reliability, unrivaled ease of use, optimal image quality and cutting-edge live 4K processing features. Seamless transitions, smooth video display and various visual effects maximize audience engagement. Flex Output The P80 comes with 4x HDMI 2.0 for flex outputs which can be freely configured as independent screens or edge - blended widescreens. Transition effects such as fade, test patterns, AOl, virtual pixels, and more are available for the flex screens. Up to 4x 4K mixing PIP layers and 4x still BKG are supported, allowing for adjustment of layer position, size and Z - order, layer effects including flip, crop and mask, layer color adjustment, and layer presets. In addition, flex outputs support Multiviewer. Auxiliary devices such as teleprompters also can be connected to the flex output connectors. The flex outputs expand the range of the application scenarios of the P80. SDI Matrix 4x 12G - SDI are provided for matrix outputs, allowing any content from the input sources such as HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2 and 12G - SDI, MVR, PGM and flex outputs to be mapped to the SDI matrix. SDI matrix offers more flexible output options for users and enhances the versatility of the P80. Flexible Control Options The P80 is exceptionally easy to control via any of the following options: • 7 - inch graphical touchscreen on the front panel • Event controller U5/U5 Pro • Event management software PixelFlow • Third - party control system Stream Deck (Companion integrated into the P80) In addition, multiple P80 units can be controlled simultaneously from a single event controller/PC with PixelFlow when they are on the same LAN and in the same project.

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.