Description
Panasonic AV-HS6000 2ME Live Production Switcher HD/SD 32 Input 2ME 16 Aux
Core Specifications
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I/O Capacity: 32 SDI inputs and 16 SDI outputs (plus 2 DVI outputs).
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ME Configuration: 2 full Mix Effects (ME) banks.
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Format Support: Multiformat capability in HD (1080i, 1080p, 720p) and SD (576i, 480i).
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Keying Power: 4 high-quality keyers per ME (8 total) with chromakey and 2.5D DVE functionality.
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Aux Buses: 16 Aux buses with “mix” transitions on Aux 1 and Aux 2, allowing for more creative secondary outputs.
Key Features & Capabilities
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Redundancy & Reliability: The mainframe (AV-HS60U1/U2) features a dual power supply system as standard. This is critical for live environments where a power failure cannot be tolerated.
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Intuitive Control Panel: The panel features customizable OLED source name displays and a color touch screen (AV-HS60C2/C3) for quick menu access and parameter adjustments.
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Extensive Memory Functions: * Event Memory: Save and recall complex switcher states.
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Macro Memory: Record and play back a sequence of operations with a single button press.
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Video Memory: Supports 4 channels of clip (moving images) and 4 channels of still images.
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Web Server Function: You can control the switcher or set its parameters remotely via a LAN connection from a PC or tablet.
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Multiviewer: Includes two high-quality internal multiviewer outputs, which can display up to 16 split screens each, reducing the need for external monitoring hardware.
Ideal Use Cases
| Sector | Application |
| Broadcast Studios | Perfect for news and variety shows requiring multiple keys and complex transitions. |
| Sports Production | Fast-paced switching with macros to trigger replays and graphics instantly. |
| Large Corporate Events | Managing multiple screens (Stage, Stream, Presenter Foldback) using the 16 Aux buses. |
| House of Worship | Provides a professional, “high-production-value” look for high-definition streaming. |
Integration in Your Professional Workflow
In a toolkit featuring high-end gear like the Sony HSC-100RF cameras and the Ross Acuity or Panasonic HS6000, you are equipped for “Tier 1” production.
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Comparison Note: While the Ross Acuity is often seen as the “enterprise” heavyweight for massive 8ME shows, the Panasonic AV-HS6000 is the “surgical tool”—it provides high-density I/O (32 inputs) in a much smaller physical footprint, making it the preferred choice for compact OB vans and medium-sized control rooms.
Technical Insight: If your production requires many independent screen feeds (e.g., LED walls + Web stream + Recording), the 16 Aux outputs on the HS6000 allow you to send clean or processed feeds to different destinations without sacrificing your main ME banks.
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