Panasonic to launch NDI I/F Unit and Software Control Panel
to expand Live Switcher AV-UHS500 functions
March 25, 2022
Osaka, Japan (March 25, 2022) – Panasonic Corporation’s Connected Solutions Company (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Yasuyuki Higuchi, company name will change to Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. in April 1, 2022 pursuant to the Panasonic Group’s transition to a holding company system) has announced the March 2022 launch of the NDI I/F Unit AV-UHS5M6G for the compact Live Switcher AV-UHS500, which was released in February 2020. This unit enables IP transmission via NDI®*1 and NDI®｜HX*1.
When installed to the AV-UHS500, the NDI I/F Unit provides support for NDI® (high bandwidth NDI®)*1 and NDI®｜HX (high efficiency low bandwidth NDI®｜HX)*1 Version 1 and Version 2. The incorporation of an IP interface into a highly reliable hardware-based switcher enables use of IP transmission protocols in addition to conventional baseband systems without the need for external convertors. The unit attaches to the back of the AV-UHS500 body, enabling the construction of IP streaming systems with a single LAN cable without the need for complex configurations. This reduces setup time and facilitates remote production of live video in temporary venues and other event spaces. Furthermore, when used in combination with Panasonic cameras*2 that support NDI®*1 or NDI®｜HX*1, operations from video transmission to camera control and tally output can be performed using a single LAN cable.
The Software Control Panel AV-SF500 will also be provided free of charge from late March 2022. This software recreates the control panel of the AV-UHS500 as a PC/MAC application, expanding the scope of video production by enabling remote switching through mouse or touch commands and allowing multiple operators to work together.
These improvements to network functionality enable both video transmission and camera operation to be performed remotely and pave the way for the creation of new ways of working in which live streaming can be carried out without operators or camera personnel stepping foot in the production location.
Panasonic aims to make revolutionizing approaches to the situations that have traditionally been centered on working on location, including concerts, sports events and online seminars, and creating new workflows that respond to recent increases in demand for remote live production.
- * A main unit software version update may be required for use in some cases.
- *1: NDI® is a new protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. that supports IP video production workflow. NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. in the United States and other countries. In this instance, NDI® is used to indicate low latency with high bandwidth NDI®, NDI®|HX is used to indicate high efficiency low bandwidth NDI®|HX.
- *2: Panasonic 4K/HD Integrated Cameras with NDI® and NDI®｜HX support and Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-CX350.
Example System Configuration
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Product Information
• AV-UHS5M6G
• AV-UHS500
