Sony MCS8M Compact Audio Video Mixing Switcher

Product Highlights

• 6-Channel Audio Mixer
• Built-In Frame Synchronizer
• Integrated Multi-Viewer
• Single-Channel Frame Memory Output
• Input Freeze, Snapshot Functions
• SDI With Embedded Audio, HDMI, DVI
• 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024 Resolution
• Import Still Images Via USB Port
• 3D Mode Function, Preset Effects
• Creative AUX MIX Function

The MCS8M Compact Audio Video Mixing Switcher from Sony is an A/V switcher with an integrated audio mixer and frame synchronizer. A user-friendly device, it boasts numerous preset DME wipe patterns, a built-in multi-viewer, single-channel frame memory output, and an Input Freeze function for every source. It also features the ability to import still images using a USB port, plus a 3D Mode function, six-channel audio mixer, AUX MIX and more! Designed for easy, intuitive operation, the MCS8M contains tools ideal for content creation and event programming. Here is a powerful, versatile and affordable switcher, great for small live productions, church presentations, school sports, corporate events, weddings, fly packs, music videos, conferencing and more.

Multi-Viewing Function

Boasts a multi-viewing function, enabling one monitor to display all input signals, PGM and PVW, AUX1 PGM and PVW, AUX2 PGM and PVW using SDI and / or DVI-D outputs. The multi-viewing video signal is output from SDI and DVI-D at the same time. There are 4-screen and 10-screen layouts assignable. Check sources on the same monitor simultaneously. The sub-screen with a red frame contains the video presently on air.

Video Inputs

Features 4x HD SDI inputs, 3x HDMI inputs, 1x DVI-I input and 1x DVI-D output in high definition (HD) Mode (1920 x 1080 DVI resolution). In standard definition (SD) mode, 4x SD SDI inputs, 3x Composite inputs and 1x DVI-I input (analog only, up to 1280 x 1024 WXGA resolution) are available

Video Outputs

There are 4x HD SDI outputs in HD Mode, which are used as AUX outputs. For every AUX out, one of the signals can be assigned from PGM, PVW, AUX1 PGM, AUX1 PVW, AUX2 PGM, AUX2 PVW or MV. You also have 2x DVI-I out, for use as AUX and MV. In SD Mode, you've got 4x SD SDI outputs, which are used as AUX outputs. For every AUX out, one of the signals can be assigned from PGM, PVW, AUX1 PGM, AUX1 PVW, AUX2 PGM, AUX2 PVW or MV. There are also 2x DVI-D out, for use as AUX and MV, and 1x Composite out, which is used as AUX

SDI Embedded Audio

All HD / SD SDI inputs and outputs (PGM, AUX1, AUX2 and Multi Viewer) feature embedded audio

Built-In 6-Channel Audio Mixing Function

The integrated 6-channel audio mixing function features audio delay adjustment for lip synchronization. Mixing is assignable from any input

Creative AUX MIX Function

AUX1 and AUX2 are usable as secondary PGM out with AUX MIX function. This enables you to create a mix transition from the program video to the next source, such as a camera input. Additionally, you are able to prepare program video via adjustment of parameters like effects and keys prior to the video being switched, then create a mix transition from an input source (assigned to AUX1 PVW or AUX2 PVW) to the prepared video. Performance is comparable to that of integrating an extra M / E row, and mix capability is available for both AUX1 and AUX2 outputs. This versatility enables you to select the AUX MIX function or 3 separate program outs and apply them to a broad array of system configurations and applications. Presentation example: Program out for speaker, AUX1 and AUX2 for PC sources and Video source. Live news: Switching Studio and Video feeds from Field via AUX MIX

3D Mode

In 3D Mode, CUT or MIX functions are available to you in the form of background transitions or right- and left-eye signals. You can output 3D images as side-by-side signals

Import Still Image Function Via USB

Enjoy the ability to import TIFF / TGA images with alpha channels and BMP images from USB

memory, via a USB port

Input Freeze Function For Every Source

Freeze-video is assignable to any cross point for use as a video input signal. You can export it from a USB port

Snapshot Function

Enables you to save effect and key configurations for a particular scene, so you can quickly recall settings when you need them. Save as many as 20 snapshots

Frame Memory System

Single-channel frame memory, with up to 12 still images capable of being stored

Preset Effect Buttons

Ten effect patterns are pre-assigned to the numeric buttons (0 to 9). These buttons simplify the application of effects to video

Effect Patterns

Wipe (24 options), Mix, NAM (non-additive mix), Slide (8 options), Squeeze (11 options), Door (3D) (4 options), Frame In / Out (12 options), Flip Tumble (2 options), PinP (picture-in-picture), Mosaic, and Defocus ¹

Background / Keyer Transition

Cut, Mix, Wipe, DME Wipe

1 Keyer

Luminance key, Linear key, Chroma key

Application

Effectively employed in conjunction with other leading Sony products, such as HD / SD system cameras (HXC Series), SD system cameras (DXC Series), and camcorders (XDCAM EX Series and NXCAM Series). By setting up a system with these elements, you may easily create solutions for small-scale and full-scale live production