Broadcast
Rock-solid on-air performance,
now on an evolving IP platform.
now on an evolving IP platform.
Customer Testimonial
“KAIROS offers us nearly endless possibilities: Thanks to the
platform, we can produce internal live productions remotely and
even in higher video quality than we currently provide on air!”
— Dirk Kolditz
Head of Technology Operations at RTLZWEI
KAIROS delivers rock-solid, uninterrupted on-air performance from a single IP-based platform. Even with small teams or large-scale live remote broadcast, it ensures consistently high broadcast quality.
Its intuitive design streamlines workflows, so creators can focus on what matters most. KAIROS becomes the core of live production.
Key Feature 01
Stable operations
for evolving
productions.
KAIROS preserves the quality and confidence production teams cannot compromise on, even as workflows evolve toward IP. It keeps timing precise, remains steady through the unexpected, and reliably supports the level of quality the moment demands. That confidence is what supports production in a changing era.
Customer Testimonial
RTL2 television
Adapts to existing
infrastructure
—ST 2110-ready and quick
to deploy
infrastructure
—ST 2110-ready and quick
to deploy
Any technical solution for remote productions
should, above all, work well with the existing
infrastructure, including, for example, the
network in accordance with SMPTE ST 2110
standards. It should also be easy to integrate
into the network. The device should be
immediately ready to use and play content in
UHD. In addition, we did not want to use
traditional SDI technology. It didn't take long to
make a decision: Panasonic’s IT/IP video-
processing platform KAIROS fulfils all these
criteria.
— Dirk Kolditz
Head of Technology Operations at RTLZWEI
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— Dirk Kolditz
Head of Technology Operations at RTLZWEI
Customer Testimonial
New York Post Page Six
A seamless workflow that lets us focus on reporting and creativity.
A seamless workflow that lets us focus on
reporting and creativity.
Consumers rely on us for trusted information as well as fast information, so we needed to make sure we had a seamless system that worked instantaneously and was easy to use. We have enough work to do uncovering our scoops, and we didn’t want the production process to be burdensome. With Panasonic and KAIROS, we feel we have the infrastructure that helps bring our journalism to life. KAIROS allows us to have an easier workflow, so more of us can focus on reporting and creative work, and hopefully spend less time on technical troubleshooting.
— Warren Cohen
Head of Video
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Consumers rely on us for trusted information as well as fast information, so we needed to make sure we had a seamless system that worked instantaneously and was easy to use. We have enough work to do uncovering our scoops, and we didn’t want the production process to be burdensome. With Panasonic and KAIROS, we feel we have the infrastructure that helps bring our journalism to life. KAIROS allows us to have an easier workflow, so more of us can focus on reporting and creative work, and hopefully spend less time on technical troubleshooting.
— Warren Cohen
Head of Video
Maximizing efficiency and
creativity with a flexible IP-
based production
environment
By embracing new technologies such as
IT/IP video processing, production crews
can deliver engaging content with
improved productivity and efficiency.
Because KAIROS can work with legacy
hardware, users can take advantage of
the platform’s built-in capabilities,
including controlling cameras over a
single IP network, color correction,
playback, and graphics editing.
Additionally, KAIROS can reduce the
number of operators required on set,
creating more opportunities for guest
participation, creative set configurations,
and expanded programming.
Multi-operation and
remote operation
achieved with KAIROS
remote operation
achieved with KAIROS
IPMX Certification
AT-KC200/KC2000/KC2000S1 has
successfully completed the IPMX
Product Qualification and Certification
process. These models are now officially
listed as IPMX Certified products.
* Supports the IPMX Uncompressed Video and PCM Digital Audio profiles.
Redundancy function
KAIROS now provides three redundancy
functions to further enhance safety:
Kairos Core redundancy for mainframes,
ST 2022-7 redundancy for networks, and
redundant power supplies.
Kairos Core Redundancy
Kairos Core Redundancy
Note: Use REST API in Kairos Control to switch
between two Kairos Core mainframes. In Kairos
Creator, enter the IP address on the GUI menu for
manual switching.
Prod, Env and video/still image files not shared between Kairos Core 1 and 2.
Prod, Env and video/still image files not shared between Kairos Core 1 and 2.
Short one frame latency and
variable frame delay
The KAIROS processing latency can be
as low as one frame. Sports and concert
performances can be presented with the
action intact.
A variable frame delay (1 to 20 frames per 1 frame step) can be conducted for each channel, and the frame delay difference between the sources can be adjusted.
A variable frame delay (1 to 20 frames per 1 frame step) can be conducted for each channel, and the frame delay difference between the sources can be adjusted.
The KAIROS processing latency can be as low as one frame
Original
Mix Effected
Key Feature 02
From large productions to compact studios.
KAIROS is built with the flexibility to adapt smoothly to changing production environments and operational demands. Even as scale and setup shift, it maintains seamless, efficient performance.
Customer Testimonial
CPL & Camper Calling 2024
Virtually handle
more sources without
bandwidth concerns
bandwidth concerns
KAIROS brought unprecedented flexibility and
scalability to CPL.
Designed for large-scale events, its Smart Routing feature allows KAIROS to virtually handle more input sources by automatically switching video inputs on the network switch. This removes the need to consider the bandwidth limitations of the video signals that KAIROS can receive simultaneously.
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Designed for large-scale events, its Smart Routing feature allows KAIROS to virtually handle more input sources by automatically switching video inputs on the network switch. This removes the need to consider the bandwidth limitations of the video signals that KAIROS can receive simultaneously.
Stacking and resource
sharing for any production
scale.
Powered by a software-based GPU
architecture, KAIROS flexibly allocates
resources on demand, allowing systems
to scale up or down as production needs
change. For large-scale live broadcasts
and remote live productions connected
to the venue, resources can be
expanded through stacking. Meanwhile,
within a single broadcast facility,
resources can be shared across multiple
studios and program operations. In this
way, KAIROS enables flexible, KAIROS-
centered workflows tailored to each
schedule and production structure.
Resource sharing concept diagram
Smart Routing function*
By assigning virtual video inputs set in
Smart Routing to scenes, layers, and
buttons on each control panel in
advance, KAIROS can switch from idle
to streaming and output to the PGM with
almost no delay by switching scenes or
pressing a button during live production.
Virtual input video sources can also be
designated with thumbnails in
Multiviewers, allowing smooth video
production even with numerous inputs.
* Supported in Version 1.7.1 or later.
Virtual IP Inputs Enabled by Smart Routing
(for 4K Video Inputs)
(for 4K Video Inputs)
Multiple control of up to two
Kairos Core units is possible
It is possible to assign buttons on one
control panel to both the first and second
Kairos Core, so that video and material
from two Kairos Cores can be easily
operated from a single control panel.
This makes it easier to operate KAIROS
at large events that require the use of
many sources and materials, such as
when multiple Kairos Core units are
used.
Key Feature 03
Beyond limits.
Turn ideas directly
into visuals.
KAIROS frees teams from conventional
constraints such as limits on keyers and
MEs, giving them the freedom to pursue
visual expression yet to be seen. Smooth,
seamless operation transforms ideas directly
into visuals and drives the creation of new
forms of expression.
Customer Testimonial
RTL2 television
Stop failing because a keyer is missing.
This is a very compelling feature. With earlier
products, you were limited to the mixer layers
and keyers that had been installed. Then
you'd have a bottleneck if no layers were left.
You'd have to think outside the box and often
you'd fail because a keyer was missing. It's
different with KAIROS: There are no limits.
— Loris Saller
Media Hub Operator
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— Loris Saller
Media Hub Operator
Layered effects with
unrestricted number of MEs
unrestricted number of MEs
Unlike the conventional hardware-based
switcher, KAIROS is unrestricted by the
number of MEs or keys. Layers can be
added as the GPU capacity permits
similar to the layers of a standard image-
editing app, allowing you to set the keys
and scaling freely. The Kairos Core 2000
in particular has significantly increased
the number of layers by increasing the
GPU video processing capacity to
enable more complex and advanced
video expressions.
System software V1.5 includes 2.5D
DVE support (rotation and position
adjustment using X, Y and Z axis).
added as the GPU capacity permits
similar to the layers of a standard image-
editing app, allowing you to set the keys
and scaling freely. The Kairos Core 2000
in particular has significantly increased
the number of layers by increasing the
GPU video processing capacity to
enable more complex and advanced
video expressions.
System software V1.5 includes 2.5D
DVE support (rotation and position
adjustment using X, Y and Z axis).
Comparison of Conventional Hardware-Based Switchers and KAIROS
KAIROS is not bound by ME/KEY structures, allowing
layers to be added freely.
layers to be added freely.
Conventional hardware-based switchers are restricted to a fixed number of MEs and KEYs.
Kairos Creator
Kairos Creator is a PC software
application with an intuitive, user-friendly
GUI, enabling a wide range of settings
and operations.
It also supports displaying a GUI control panel, enabling space-saving operation. Compatible with Windows 10/11 and macOS Ventura/Sonoma/Sequoia.
It also supports displaying a GUI control panel, enabling space-saving operation. Compatible with Windows 10/11 and macOS Ventura/Sonoma/Sequoia.
Key Feature 04
Quick to master.
Focus on creativity.
KAIROS is designed to keep operators focused on directing and program production, not on which button to press. Its intuitive interface and adaptable panels make operation easy to grasp, supporting confident use across different production environments.
Customer Testimonial
Televisió de Catalunya
Operate with confidence.
Focus on program
production.
Not all of the operators come from a technical
background. Therefore, we need to present an
interface and panel in a simplistic way that
allows them to focus on directing without
having to think about which button to press.
And this is achieved with KAIROS.
We use this large panel for large and more
complex situations. And there is a smaller,
simpler panel solution, with fewer risks of
errors due to the number of buttons at hand.
— Enric Bernal
3/24 TV Director
— Enric Bernal
3/24 TV Director
Kairos Emulator
Kairos Emulator is a free software that
allows users to use some of the
functions of Kairos Creator even when it
is offline. This software can be used for
pre-production/preparation of video
before going into the field for broadcasts
or live events, or for production,
demonstration, or training using Kairos
Creator at home or in another studio,
etc., contributing to reducing the
preparation time and hassle of training at
the shooting site.
“Kairos Control” control panel
The “Kairos Control” control panel, which
allows functions to be freely assigned to
each button, can be selected from two
models, the 24XP and 12XP, in a size to
suit the environment. From large-scale
systems to space-saving compact
systems, customers can choose the
operating method that best suits their
shooting and operating environment or
that is familiar to them, enabling intuitive
and free video production.
Key Feature 05
Enduring trust and support.
Panasonic's proven expertise and reliability provide unwavering confidence. A rock-solid support system, built on decades of innovation and experience. Trust backed by results, delivering unmatched dependability. Certainty drives innovation.
Customer Testimonial
Suora Broadcast
Moving the virtual studio
from SDI to SMPTE ST 2110
We need a new mixer for this virtual studio.
We will move from SDI baseband to SMPTE
ST 2110 full IP. Panasonic KAIROS is an
obvious selection for us because it is very
flexible. For now, we can use it in the SDI
world, and in the future we can do remote
production in multiple ways—more easily.
Since 2021, thanks to remote production, we have achieved about 95% less carbon emissions.
— Henrik Streng
Media Specialist Suora Broadcast Oy
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— Henrik Streng
Media Specialist Suora Broadcast Oy
KAIROS inherits
nearly 60 years of
switcher expertise
—and builds the future.
nearly 60 years of
switcher expertise
—and builds the future.
KAIROS has been evolving for over five
years as a cutting-edge platform
supporting live video production. At its
core lies Panasonic’s nearly 60-year
legacy of switcher technology and a
proven track record of empowering
industries worldwide. With an IT-based
flexible architecture and unwavering
technical expertise, it offers open
scalability and a rock-solid support
system. KAIROS leads the next
generation of video production.
years as a cutting-edge platform
supporting live video production. At its
core lies Panasonic’s nearly 60-year
legacy of switcher technology and a
proven track record of empowering
industries worldwide. With an IT-based
flexible architecture and unwavering
technical expertise, it offers open
scalability and a rock-solid support
system. KAIROS leads the next
generation of video production.
Limitless expansion connected to the future.
KAIROS utilizes COTS-based IT ecosystems, enabling
seamless function expansion and integration with external
devices through application software. We partner with
companies that support KAIROS in system integration and are
expanding our partnerships for the future.
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