AVMatrix SHARK S8X

AVMATRIX Shark S8X is a professional 8-channel SDI/HDMI video switcher for live production, streaming and recording. It provides 6× 3G-SDI and 2× SDI/4K HDMI, routable Multiview, professional keying, PTZ control, macros, USB-C capture.

AVMATRIX Shark S8X is a professional 8-channel SDI/HDMI video switcher for live production, streaming and recording. It provides 6× 3G-SDI and 2× SDI/4K HDMI, routable Multiview, professional keying, PTZ control, macros, USB-C capture.

Key features

• 6× 3G-SDI and 2× SDI/4K HDMI
• 2× HDMI PGM, 4× SDI PGM/AUX, HDMI Multiview and REF
• Routing of any source to Multiview windows
• RTMP/RTMPS, SRT and RTSP streaming
• Recording and playback from USB, SD card and 2.5-inch SATA drive
• Lossless USB-C UVC capture
• Chroma Key, Luma Key, 3× PIP, POP, DSK and logo
• Professional XLR/TRS audio with 48V phantom power
• 8-channel PTZ control, macros and GPIO tally

Routable production platform

Every input can be assigned to a selected Multiview window, while HDMI and SDI outputs can be configured for PGM, clean feeds or AUX distribution.

Streaming, recording and playback

The unit streams over common professional protocols while recording to USB, SD card or an internal 2.5-inch SATA drive. USB-C provides a lossless UVC output for a computer.

Composition and graphics

Luma/Chroma Key, three PIP layers, POP, DSK and logo enable complex compositions. CUT, AUTO and T-bar transitions are complemented by programmable macros.

Audio and PTZ

Embedded audio from every video input is complemented by balanced XLR/TRS and stereo connections. 48V phantom power supports professional microphones. Integrated PTZ control operates up to 8 cameras.