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PIXELHUE: choosing processing, outputs and transport
Compare devices by show sources and screens, independent feed requirements and operator control. A brand name does not define a configuration.
Presentation, camera and notes sources → PIXELHUE switcher/processor identified by model and cards → Program, confidence or multiview on a documented output → Compatible path → monitor or appropriate LED system
Match the family to the task
| P10, P20 and P20-DS | Presentation processing; variants differ in connections and audio. Do not assign P20-DS Dante capabilities to P20. |
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| Q8 and P80 | Review resources and output groups for multiple destinations. Physical connectors and concurrent outputs are different counts. |
| F4 and F8 | Modular systems: check installed cards, AUX and monitoring. Do not transfer capabilities from Lite variants. |
| EP4T/R Pro | Active optical transport of an existing signal; it does not replace a switcher or generate confidence content. |
How to compare two configurations
Prepare one row per display: content, source, independent switching requirement, format and path. Then compare how each unit serves those rows with its available cards and modes. Do not choose by adding up connectors.
If you already have a processor, identify it first and assess a supported path. If you are still choosing equipment, GLMedia can review rental, purchase or integration options with you using that display map.
Prepare the design and rehearsal
- Define every screen’s content and which changes must be independent. A preliminary diagram or schedule is enough to start.
- Record full model, cards, version and ports; compare each input and output with its documentation.
- Separate program, AUX, multiview and LED data. Assign formats and test final content at every destination.
- Save settings and rehearse changes and recovery before the show. Do not infer redundancy from two connectors or two power supplies.
Choose a model guide
The following pages address specific routing decisions and proposed tests. For existing equipment, a rear-panel photo helps avoid variant confusion; for a new design, start with content and signal path.
Guides in this group
- PIXELHUE EP4T/R Pro: optical transport for HDMI confidence
- PIXELHUE F4: cards, AUX and operator monitoring
- PIXELHUE F8: card planning and stage destinations
- PIXELHUE P10: program, AUX and presentation confidence
- PIXELHUE P20-DS: video, SDI copies and confidence audio
- PIXELHUE P20: separating the main screen and confidence
- PIXELHUE P80: main, flex, SDI matrix and multiview
- PIXELHUE Q8: output groups and monitoring
Frequently asked questions
Are PIXELHUE and NovaStar interchangeable?
Brand or connector alone does not establish this. Some optical outputs have documented compatibility with specific controllers; check the combination, modules and firmware.
How do I choose a processor or an extender?
A processor composes or routes content within its resources. An extender carries a signal between compatible endpoints. A design may need both.
Official documentation
- PIXELHUE P10 / P20 / P20-DS — official product page — Technical Specification: variant labels; AUX; Multiviewer; optical copies
- PIXELHUE Q8 — official product page — Description; Technical Specification; Modular output cards; Multiviewer
- PIXELHUE P80 — official product page — Flex Outputs; SDI Matrix; Multiviewer; main output copy/split modes
- PIXELHUE F4 — official product page — Technical Specification: AUX, MVR; Modular; 4K output card grouping
- PIXELHUE F8 — official product page — Technical Specification: AUX, MVR; Modular; 4K output card grouping
- PIXELHUE EP4T/R Pro — official product page — Description; input color/bit-depth table; Features
Accessed October 25, 2026