The New Standard in Hybrid Event Switching
Filled with pro features to take on any modern production, the V-160HD sets a new standard in hybrid event switching. Connect with live audiences in Full HD with comprehensive SDI and HDMI I/O and simultaneously stream to any popular web platform via USB-C. There’s also an eight-layer video effects engine, a 40-channel digital audio mixer, and integrated PTZ camera control, plus next-generation cue management and live show automation features that make tough production tasks simple. And everything’s all wrapped up in a portable design with a broadcast-style interface that’s easily handled by a single operator.
- Portable hybrid event switcher with comprehensive features and connectivity
- Eight 3G SDI inputs with frame rate converters
- Eight 1080p HDMI inputs with frame rate converters, including four with real-time scalers
- Seven total outputs across SDI, HDMI, and USB-C streaming
- Selectable output modes: Program, Sub-Program, Preview, three Aux buses, two DSK sources, and three Multi-View options
- 40-channel digital audio mixer with effects and processing
- Eight-layer video effects engine
- 16-slot still store function supports screen capture or uploaded BMP, JPEG, and PNG images via alpha channel in the internal non-volatile memory
- Powerful live production automation with sequencing, macros, and preset memories
- PTZ control with support for multiple brands and mixed protocols running at once
- Extensive device control with Bluetooth, USB, RS-232, and LAN
- Wireless and wired camera tally support
- Remote control software available for iPad, macOS, and Windows
Version 3 Features
- Graphics Presenter Support—This free, easy-to-use software for Windows computers elevates your live productions with stunning graphics. (Version 3.1 and later)
- New Chroma Key Engine—Upgraded keyer algorithms allow for more precise composition in real time. (Version 3.1 and later)
- VC-100UHD Integration—Switch ROI window assignments on the VC-100UHD 4K Video Scaler from the V-160HD via a network connection. (Version 3.3 and later)
- VenuSet Support—VenuSet is a customizable control panel app that streamlines operation for users of any skill level (Version 3.4 and later).
- NEW Yamaha DM3 Series Integration—Scene memory and audio control integration between the V-160HD and Yamaha DM3 digital mixing consoles enables more efficient operation by a small team or a single user (Version 3.5 and later).
