Panasonic launches the next-gen, live video production platform, Kairos

Panasonic Life Solutions India has launched Kairos, a live video processing platform at the Broadcast India Show in Mumbai. The new IT/IP video processing platform offers an open architecture system and aids in live video switching with flexibility and speed of transmission.

With complete input and output flexibility, resolution and format independence, maximum CPU/GPU processor utilization and virtually unlimited ME (Mixed Effect) scalability, Panasonic’s Kairos is a comprehensive solution to meet the new-age requirements of broadcasters and production houses who are looking to adopt new technologies and create a better experience for video production.

As per industry estimates, the Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the rapidly growing industries across the world and is projected to reach $100 billion by 2030. Here, new-age technology will be the key enabler to realize this growth and, further propel the industry towards the digital revolution. Panasonic’s Kairos, the integrated live system has been designed for all evolving, futuristic needs pertaining to both, hardware and software. It gives complete creative and operational freedom to broadcasters helping them fast-track to the digital ecosystem. And the best part is that the solution is customizable basis the need. In fact, Tokyo Olympics were broadcast using Kairos solution," said Manish Sharma, Chairman of Panasonic Life Solutions India and South Asia.

For television studios, Kairos seamlessly integrates into a facility’s ST 2110 infrastructure without requiring additional IP gateways. For sports and entertainment venues or event productions, manpower with diverse experience and background can deploy the user-friendly GUI to deliver engaging content or set up complex systems with limited training time.

Key features of Kairos

Allows flexible combinations of a diversity of input and output interfaces. It Fully supports baseband signals (12G/3G/HD-SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort) 1 and IP packets. An unlimited number of inputs and outputs can be connected. Up to 32 inputs and 16 independent outputs2 can be used simultaneously in the case of HD (3G). Up to 8 inputs and four independent outputs*2 can be used simultaneously in the case of 4K (UHD).

Two customizable multi-viewer outputs (DisplayPort) can display up to 36 images. Supports PTP (Precision Time Control) synchronization and allows the use of an ST 2110-based system.

The CANVAS function (optional) enables the production of videos in a special format, such as 32:9 (for wall display). The multi-viewer displays special-format videos in the original format. Live images of sports events and musical performances can be captured with the ambience intact.

Equipped with a RAM recorder (8-ch, uncompressed) and Media Player (HD 2-ch, compressed) to enable the in-system playback of video files and their use as video sources. They also support still-image files.

Intuitive GUI, control panel with user-assignable keys, software-based operability and expandability.