The sub-compact; multi-format live HD/SD AW-HS50 switcher offers 10-bit processing; four HD/SD-SDI inputs and one HD DVI-D input; as well as a built-in MultiViewer; Chroma Keyer; Aux Bus; 1080/29.94PsF support; and more.

Ideal for mobile production; AV facilities; event video and more; the half-rack width HS50's built-in MultiViewer allows users to view four; nine; or 10 images on a single display — significantly reducing the cost; size; and weight of a complete HD production system. The adjustable MultiViewer outputs can also be used to provide a multi-image large-screen presentation display. Other advanced functions include dedicated hardware for picture-in-picture (PinP) with dissolve transitions; switchable upconversion; color correction; a chroma/linear keyer plus a downstream keyer (DSK); auto or manual video transitions; wipe and PinP preset memories; and frame memories.

Features:

• 5 input; 3 output switcher in sub-compact ½ rack-width design
• AUX bus; PinP; Chroma Keyers; 10-bit frame synchs
• Measures only 8 ¼" W x 2-5/8" H x 6-15/16" D
• 10-bit; 4:2:2 HD or SD live switching
• Weighs just over four pounds
• Supports 1080/59.94i; 1080/23.98PsF; 1080/24PsF; and 720/59.94p