Panasonic unveils updates to Kairos live production platform
Panasonic Connect Europe has announced a number of enhancements for its Kairos live production platform. Building on the system’s flexibility, SDI I/O boards (AT-KC20M1) have been introduced for the three latest Kairos Core mainframes, the AT-KC200 and AT-KC2000/KC2000S1. With the possibility to add up to four AT-KC20M1 units to each Kairos Core, these high-performing SDI I/O boards increase capacity offering a maximum of 48 input/output (32 in x 16 out) with 3G SDI and four boards, supporting larger and more complex productions than ever before.
In addition, new firmware (V1.6) for Kairos, available in Q1 of CY2024, will continue to deliver enhanced functionality. It brings new filters for enhanced creativity, including colour correction. Independent user management features will be introduced. In addition, there will be a new Still Image Store with playlist and transition functionality for simpler and faster production. New optional software for Kairos Core Manager (AT-SFCM10) will also be unlocked to provide users with Core back-up system, media restore and synchronisation.
The Kairos platform natively supports the transition to IP workflows with simultaneous SDI, ST 2110 and streaming support. ST 2110 support streamlines the connection to Panasonic’s latest ST 2110 compatible cameras, the AW-UE160 PTZ and the AK-PLV100GJ PL studio camera, perfect for multicamera productions.
Designed for productions ranging from broadcast studios to remote production and streaming of live sports and concert events, Kairos virtualises traditional switcher functions eliminating many legacy switcher hardware constraints with innovative CPU/GPU architecture and utilises a multi-format agile I/O feature to remove the one-to-one input constraints of SDI-only switchers.
“After revolutionising live production with the introduction of Kairos, we continue to add important new capabilities and functionality for our broadcast and media users, as well as the rental and staging market that make the platform the de facto standard,” said Andre Meterian, director of professional video systems for Panasonic Connect Europe. “Kairos is the ideal solution for those looking to move to a next-generation IT/IP-centric platform for unlimited production creativity, regardless of format or content destination.”