Barco PDS-4K 4K60 Presentation Switcher (HDMI / 12G-SDI / Dante Audio)
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Barco PDS-4K 4K60 Presentation Switcher — HDMI, HDMI & 12G-SDI, and Audio/DisplayPort (Dante) Versions - 3 Years Warranty
4K Presentation Switching Made Simple
The Barco PDS-4K is a small-venue presentation switcher with 4K capability for mid-sized live events, breakout sessions, seminar rooms and boardrooms. Built on the Event Master platform with Athena scaling, it drives single, dual or quad screens with seamless transitions. Select the version from the options above.
Live Effects, Keying and Multiviewer
Two outputs up to 4K60 or four up to 4K30, each with a mixing PiP or two non-mixing PiPs over a still background, luma and chroma keying, 8 still stores up to 4K and a UHD60 multiviewer output — all at 2-frame latency.
Dante Audio and DisplayPort Option
The Audio/DP card versions add 2x DisplayPort 1.2 inputs and Dante networking with 64 x 64 channels, audio embedding/de-embedding and audio-follows-video routing. Control via mappable front-panel buttons, Event Master software and controllers, WebUI or third-party API.
Barco PDS-4K Datasheet — Technical Specifications
Versions
| R9009650B | In: 6x HDMI 2.0; Out: 4x HDMI 2.0 |
| R9009651B | In: 6x HDMI 2.0 + 2x 12G-SDI; Out: 4x HDMI 2.0 + 4x 12G-SDI |
| R9009652B | In: 6x HDMI 2.0 + 2x DisplayPort 1.2; Out: 4x HDMI 2.0; Dante audio |
| R9009653B | In: 6x HDMI 2.0 + 2x 12G-SDI + 2x DisplayPort 1.2; Out: 4x HDMI 2.0 + 4x 12G-SDI; Dante audio |
Processing
| Program Outputs | 2x UHD @60 Hz, or 4x UHD @30 Hz / FHD @60 Hz |
| Layers | Per output: 1 mixing PiP or 2 non-mixing PiPs over still background; up to 2 live inputs at once |
| Latency | 2 frames @60 Hz |
| Mixers | 1 per program output, seamless transitions |
| Keying | Luma and chroma on non-mixing PiPs |
| Still Stores | 8, up to 4K each |
| Multiviewer | 1x UHD @60 output, user-definable layouts |
| HDCP | 1.x and 2.2 |
| Expansion | 1 option card slot |
Audio/DP Card (R9009652B / R9009653B)
| Inputs | 2x DisplayPort 1.2 (up to 3840x2400 @60 Hz, 10-bit 4:4:4) |
| Dante | 2x RJ45; 64 in / 64 out (2 ch each); AES67 |
| Audio | Embed / de-embed to Dante; 48 kHz, 16/24-bit PCM; per-output routing incl. audio-follows-video |
Control
| Interfaces | Mappable front-panel buttons, Event Master software (PC/Mac) and controllers, WebUI, third-party API |
| Network | RJ45 10/100/1000 autosense |
Power & Physical
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 151 W |
| Noise | 37 dB at 23 °C |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40 °C, 0–85% RH non-condensing |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 6.62 x 48.41 x 40.9 cm |
| Weight | 6.21 kg (13.7 lb) |
| Warranty | 3 years parts and labour (Barco); EssentialCare extension to 5 years available |
Compatibility & Integration
Works with Barco projectors, LED and ClickShare, and with Event Master controllers and software. The Audio/DP card fits PDS-4K and PDS-4K SDI; R9009652B and R9009653B ship with it pre-fitted.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
| Part Number | Version |
| R9009650B | HDMI (R9009650B) |
| R9009651B | HDMI & 12G-SDI (R9009651B) |
| R9009652B | HDMI + Audio/DP Card (R9009652B) |
| R9009653B | HDMI & 12G-SDI + Audio/DP Card (R9009653B) |
Datasheet & Downloads
| PDS-4K spec sheet | PDS-4K Spec Sheet (PDF) |
| PDS-4K SDI spec sheet | PDS-4K SDI Spec Sheet (PDF) |
| Audio/DP card spec sheet | Audio & DP 1.2 Card Spec Sheet (PDF) |
| Barco product page | PDS-4K on barco.com |
Frequently Asked Questions — Barco PDS-4K
Which version do I need?
Choose HDMI for HDMI-only venues, HDMI & 12G-SDI for broadcast or camera feeds, and an Audio/DP version if you need DisplayPort inputs or Dante audio.
How many screens can it drive?
Two 4K60 screens or four 4K30 / FHD60 screens, plus a separate UHD multiviewer output.
Can I add the audio card later?
Yes. The Audio and DisplayPort 1.2 card fits the option slot of both PDS-4K and PDS-4K SDI.
What warranty do I get?
Barco: 3 years parts and labour, extendable to 5 years with EssentialCare.
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