Pixelhue Q8

The Pixelhue Q8 is a high-performance modular seamless switcher and presentation processor for large-scale live productions, broadcast and massive LED display systems. Its VPU-based architecture delivers real-time 4K processing, and its card-based design scales from a single screen to huge multi-screen shows.

With up to 72 4K input connectors, 64 4K output connectors and 32 simultaneous 4K mixing layers, the Q8 has the processing power for the most demanding productions, and it takes HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, 12G-SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 IP video.

Key Features

• Modular seamless switcher architecture
• Up to 72 × 4K input connectors and 64 × 4K output connectors
• Up to 48 concurrent 4K inputs (6 input cards) and 16 concurrent 4K outputs (4 output cards)
• Up to 32 real-time 4K mixing layers
• 8K video processing
• HDMI, DP, 12G-SDI and ST 2110 inputs
• Fiber outputs direct to NovaStar LED controllers, up to 10 km single-mode
• Built-in 7" touchscreen, PixelFlow software and U5 / U5 Pro control

Configurations

The Q8 is sold in ready configurations named PBXY, where X is the number of input cards and Y the number of output cards:

• Q8-PB21: 2 input cards + 1 output card, in flight case
• Q8-PB42: 4 input cards + 2 output cards, in flight case
• Q8-PB34: 3 input cards + 4 output cards, in flight case
• Q8-PB64: 6 input cards + 4 output cards, in flight case
• Q8 Master case: to build your own configuration with the cards below

Q8 Cards

Input cards

• HDMI 2.0 + DP 1.2 + 12G-SDI Input Card (4+4+4 connectors, 8 concurrent 4K inputs)
• 8x HDMI 2.0 + 12G-SDI Input Card (8+4 connectors, 8 concurrent 4K60 inputs)
• ST 2110 4x SFP25G Input Card (ST 2110, ST 2022-7, NMOS)
• Input Process Card

Output cards

• HDMI 2.0 + 12G-SDI + Fiber Output Card (4+4+8 connectors)
• 4x HDMI 2.0 + 4x DP 1.2 + 8x SFP Output Card (10-bit 4:4:4)
• Output Process Card

Built for Large-Scale Productions

• True seamless switching
• Multi-layer compositing: picture-in-picture, graphics overlays, keyframe animation and advanced keying
• Projection edge blending and LCD bezel compensation
• Massive LED wall configurations

Ideal for concert tours, large LED installations, broadcast studios and immersive experiences.

Flexible Control

• Built-in 7-inch touchscreen
• PixelFlow event management software
• Pixelhue U5 and U5 Pro event controllers
• Stream Deck integration

Request a Quote

The Q8 is sold on quote. Contact Pixel Pitchers for price, configuration advice and delivery time. We ship from Sweden by UPS Express, with no EU import duties. See all Pixelhue products.