DSC-958M HD/SDI Master Control Switcher

Inputs

11 Total video inputs:
11 x 3G-SDI (BNC connectors);
2 x HDMI (DVI-D connectors);
1 x HDMI DVI-D Connector for CG from PC;
Frame synchronizers on each input.

Input video formats

1080p50

1080p25
1080i50

720p50

Outputs

3 x 3G-SDI (6 BNC connectors, 3 dual outputs, can be assigned to Program, Preview, MultiViewer or AUX);

1 x HDMI MultiViewer (DVI-D connector);

Output video formats

1080p50

1080p25
1080i50

720p50

576i50

Analog audio inputs

4 x 3 pin balanced XLR, (Cannon)

Analogue audio outputs

2 x 3-pin balanced XLR (Cannon)

* All video inputs and outputs support embedded audio.

Audio Standard

dynamic range 6-12-18-24 dB

PGM Audio Mode (V Fade/X Fade)

Yes

Logo

2 x independent logos for program output (selectable from 8 logos in the switcher memory)

Animated logo

1 x animated logo

Clock

1 x dedicated digital clock

Still Store

24 x still pictures

Genlock

Yes

Tally Output

Yes

User Memory Preset

From PC software

Transitions

FTB, Cut, 16 Wipe transitions with adjustable border

Stinger transitions (Wipes with full screen animations)

Up to 16 animations stored on SD Card

XPT

Yes

CHROMA KEY

2 x independent channels with auto tuning

PiP

2 x PiP channels (4 presets, up to 4 PiP windows)

CG (Computer Graphics) Interface

Dedicated CG input from PC

Multiviewer

1 (dedicated DVI-D connector), 1080p

Fast start

Under 5 seconds from power on to fully functional state

Integrated temperature sensor

Yes

Button backlight

Yes

Button backlight control

4 levels

PC Remote Control

Via Ethernet (free Windows software) or RS-232.

Remote control works simultaneously with switcher console.

Network

Two dedicated Ethernet connectors:

1x RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 Mbit – Management and control;
1x RJ-45 Ethernet 1000 Mbit – Streaming;

Temperature control

Yes

Video players

2 x independent video player channels available as sources with dedicated control panel buttons. Video player sources can be used as virtual backgrounds for chroma key;

FW upgrade

Ethernet

GPI

                                                                                                                YES

Menu Mode

OSD Menu

Power

+12V, 7A (external power supply, XLR 4 connector)

Additional options

Replay Board

H.264 Encoder Board

Additional outputs Board

Additional power supply

Dimensions and weight

Main Unit: 2RU 440x220x88 mm, ~5 kg.
Control Panel: 440x220x44 mm, ~2.4 kg.

Free Bundled Software (Windows)

DSC958 Switcher Control Panel

DVLab SwitcherUtilities
Title Master
DejaVu Replay Controller
Playout HMDI
ControlPanelConfig
MediaManager