The Datavideo VP-597 is a compact SDI distribution amplifier with two switchable inputs and six outputs. You can split a single 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signal to six monitors, recorders, or other devices; the second input serves as a backup source for live production. A/B switching is controlled directly on the unit or via GPI. Reclocking helps…
The Datavideo VP-597 is a compact SDI distribution amplifier with two switchable inputs and six outputs. You can split a single 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signal to six monitors, recorders, or other devices; the second input serves as a backup source for live production. A/B switching is controlled directly on the unit or via GPI. Reclocking helps maintain SDI signal quality over longer cable runs, and the embedded audio remains part of the SDI output.

Select one of two input sources and distribute it to six outputs for monitors, recorders, or downstream video equipment. The unit supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI and preserves up to eight channels of embedded PCM audio at 48 kHz.

Use GPI to select input A or B, then distribute the chosen 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal to six outputs. You can also switch sources directly on the front panel.
Input A or B can be selected via a front-panel switch or remotely via GPI. This makes the VP-597 ideal for distributing a single signal to multiple displays as well as for switching to a backup source during a live event.
Relocking restores the signal’s timing for downstream equipment. The compact metal unit is powered by 12 V and can be mounted in a rack using the optional Datavideo RMK-2 bracket.
The Datavideo VP-597 is a professional SDI distributor and switcher that supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI signals and features re-clocking to maintain signal quality over long distances. For full-scale studio deployment, it is ideal to complement it with rack-mounting accessories, audio synchronization systems, and signal distribution components within the production chain.
Rack Mounting and Installation - Accessories for securely mounting the device in standard rack cabinets or on a wall.
Audio processing and synchronization - Devices for processing and synchronizing accompanying audio in an SDI workflow.
Intercom and Communication - Communication systems essential for coordinating production crews during productions using SDI distribution.
Video Control and Distribution - Compatible components for processing and decoding distributed SDI signals.
Readers and Accessories - Products for studio production that often receive distributed signals from the VP-597.
Power and Control - Accessories for ensuring a stable power supply and remote control of components in the system.
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