MCS-8M
Multi-format Compact Switcher
Compact Switcher with Simple and Intuitive Operability
Sony introduces a new model to its switcher lineup, the MCS-8M Compact Switcher with a built-in audio mixer and frame synchronizer. Inside a compact body, the MCS-8M integrates excellent cost efficiency and affordability along with a great range of useful features. This user-friendly switcher has many preset DME wipe patterns, a built-in multiviewer, one-channel frame memory, an Input Freeze function for each source, the ability to import still images via a USB port, a 3D Mode function, a six-channel audio mixer, and more. In addition, the MCS-8M Compact Switcher is designed to be simple and intuitive to use - this reduces the learning curve and provides content-creation tool that's ideal for live event programming. Affordable and powerful, it is well-suited to a wide range of live productions such as news at small studios, wedding and houseof-worship productions, music clip creation, and conferences at corporations.
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Versatile Capability
The MCS-8M is a powerful production tool, with Sony's state-of-the-art switcher technology packed into its compact body. The internal video-processing technology comes from Sony's popular and trusted MVS Series switchers. The following multiple signals can be controlled and set up in HD or SD via simple operation according to production needs. This switcher therefore offers an ideal migration path from SD to HD video switching without additional cost. 1080i/59.94/50, 720p/59.94/50, 480i/59.94, 576i/50 8 Inputs HD Mode: HD-SDI (x 4), HDMI (x 3), DVI-I (x 1) SD Mode: SD-SDI (x 4), Analog Composite (x 3), DVI-I (x 1)
* Frame synchronizer function is available for all inputs.
4 Outputs HD Mode: PGM (HD-SDI), AUX1 (HD-SDI), AUX2 (HD-SDI and DVI-D), Multi-viewer (DVI-D and HD-SDI) SD Mode: PGM (SD-SDI), AUX1 (SD-SDI), AUX2 (SD-SDI and Analog Composite), Multi-viewer (DVI-D and SD-SDI)
Unique and Creative AUX MIX Function
The Aux Mix is a unique and very useful function for live production. You can make a mix transition from the program video to the next source, such as a camera input. In addition, you can prepare the program video by adjusting parameters (such as effects and keys) before it is switched, and then AUX Output as Isolation Recording AUX Output as Program
ME Program Camera 1 DME Wipe (PinP)
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make a mix transition from an input source to the prepared program video. The resultant performance is similar to integrating an additional M/E row, and the mix capability is available for both AUX1 and AUX2 outputs.
DME Wipe (PinP) Trans End
DME Wipe (PinP) Keyed CG title imported via USB
Camera 1
Effect can be prepared on ME before On Air. AUX Output as Program 2CH AUX Mix available (AUX1 & AUX2) Tally enabled for AUX outputs
AUX OUT MIX
DME-Wipe
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Keyed CG title imported via USB
MIX
With AUX MIX, transition to Camera 2
With AUX MIX, transition to program
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Control Panel View
Channel faders Channel on buttons Audio Access/PFL (pre fader listen) buttons Power switch Peak indicator Input signal indicator Dim button Audio monitor selection button Audio monitor level adjustment knob Audio level meters Program fader Adjustment knobs Menu display Position button X-Y pointer Menu selection buttons USB connector
