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Sony MCS-8M is a Compact Switcher with 8 video inputs, a built-in audio mixer and frame synchronizer.

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Item Number: Sony MCS-8M
Manufacturer: Sony
Manufacturer Part No: MCS-8M

The MCS-8M is Audio video Mixing Compact Switcher with a built-in audio mixer and frame synchronizer. This user-friendly switcher has many preset DME wipe patterns, a built-in multi-viewer, one-channel frame memory output, 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, AUX MIX and more.
Highlights:

    * The MCS-8M comes equipped with a multi viewing function, allowing a single monitor to display all input signals, PGM, and PVW, AUX1 PGM and PVW, AUX2 PGM and PVW via SDI and/or DVI-I outputs.
    * The MCS-8M offers 4 HD SDI inputs and 3 HDMI input and 1 DVI input output in HD Mode. In SD mode, 4 SD SDI inputs and 3 Composite inputs and 1 DVI-I are available.
    * The MCS-8M offers 4 HD SDI outputs in HD Mode,used as AUX outputs. For each AUX out, one of the signals is assignalbe from PGM, PVW, AUX1PGM, AUX1PVW, AUX2PGM, AUX2PVW or MV. Also 2 DVI-I out (used as AUX and MV) are available.

    * The MCS-8M offers 4 SD SDI outputs in SD Mode,used as AUX outputs. For each AUX out, one of the signals is assignalbe from PGM, PVW, AUX1PGM, AUX1PVW, AUX2PGM, AUX2PVW or MV. Also 2 DVI-D out (used as AUX and MV) and 1 Composite out (used as AUX) are available.
    * Equipped 6ch Audio mixing function has audio delay adjustment.
    * AUX1 and AUX2 can be used as secondaly PGM out with AUX MIX function.

The MCS-8M is a Compact Switcher with 8 video inputs, a built-in audio mixer and frame
synchronizer. This user-friendly switcher has many preset DME wipe patterns, a built-in multiviewer,
one-channel frame memory output, an Input Freeze function for each source, the ability to
import still images via a USB port, a 3D Mode function, a 6-channel audio mixer, and more.
In addition, the MCS-8M Compact Switcher is designed to have simple and intuitive operability to
reduce the learning curve with ideal content-creation and event programming tools. As an affordable
and powerful tool, it can be fitted to a wide range of applications.

Features and Benefits:
Multi Viewing Function
The MCS-8M is equipped with a multi viewing function, allowing a single monitor to display all input
signals, PGM, and PVW via SDI, and/or DVI-D outputs. 4 screen and 10 screen layout are assignable.
Built-in 6-channel Audio Mixer Function with Audio Delay Adjustment
The MCS-8M supports six-channel audio mixing, assignable from any input. An audio delay adjustment
function is also provided for lip synchronization.
SDI embedded Audio
All the HD/SD SDI inputs have embedded Audio.
All the HD/SD SDI outputs (PGM, AUX1, AUX2, and Multi Viewer) have embedded Audio
Creative AUX MIX Function
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 make a mix transition from an input source to the prepared program video.
3D Mode (L/R Background transition with Mix and Cut)
In 3D mode, CUT or MIX functions are available as a background transition of right-eye and left-eye
signals. 3D images can be output as side-by-side signals.
Import Still Image Function via a USB port
TIFF/TGA images with alpha channels and BMP images can be imported from USB memory.
Input Freeze Function for Each Source
A freeze- video can be assigned to any cross point to be used as a video input signal. It can be
exported from a USB port.
Snapshot
The snapshot function allows you to save effect and key configurations for a specific scene. So you
can quickly recall settings when necessary. Up to 20 snapshots can be saved.
DVI-I input:
- HD mode: 1920x1080
- SD mode: analog signal only, up to 1280x1024(WXGA)
DVI-D output: analog signal up to 1280x1024(WXGA) and digital signal 1920x1080
Suggested Applications: Small live production, church presentation system, school-sports,
corporate, weddings, etc.
Sales points: Only swicher having audio mixier with lip synch in this price range
Small and light weight:
15 5/8 x 4 7/8 x 10 x 3/4 in. , Approx.13 lb. 4 oz.(5.0 kg)

High-Light Summary
1ME, 1key, 1ch DME
Inputs and Outputs signal type
HD mode: 1080i (59.98/50) or 720p (59.94/50)
SD mode: 480i (59.98) or 576i (50)
Video Input
HD Mode: HD-SDI x4, HDMI*1 x3, DVI-I*1 x1 with Frame Synchronizer
SD Mode: SD-SDI x4, Analog Composite x3, DVI-I x1 with Frame Synchronizer
*1MCS-8M does not support HDCP, when playing back HD content in Blu ray disk by
player, content cannot output from any output.
Video Output
HD Mode*1: PGM (HD-SDI), AUX1 (HD-SDI), AUX2 (HD-SDI), Multi-viewer (HD-SDI),
Multi-viewer (DVI-D), AUX (DVI-D)
SD Mode*2: PGM (SD-SDI), AUX1 (SD-SDI), AUX2 (SD-SDI), Multi-viewer (SD-SDI),
Multi-viewer (DVI-D), AUX (DVI-D), AUX VIDEO (Analog Composite),
*1Multi-Viewer (HD-SDI) and Multi-Viewer (DVI-D) output the same layout
*2Multi-Viewer (SD-SDI) and Multi-Viewer (DVI-D) output the same layout
Audio Input : HD/SD SDI x4 (Embedded), HDMI* x3 (Embedded),
XLR Balance Female x2 (MIC/LINE), TRS Jack: Balance x4 (MIC/LINE)
RCA Pin Jack: Unbalance x2 (LINE)
* available only in HD mode
Audio Output : HD/SD SDI x4 (Embedded), XLR Male x2 (PGM : L and R),
TRS Jack: Balance x4 (AUX OUT x2, MONI OUT L and R),
RCA Pin Jack: Unbalance x2(MIX OUT L and R),
Headphones x1(Standard Stereo phone)
Effect: Cut, Mix, Wipe, DME wipe, P in P,1 Keyed
Reference IN and OUT
GPI/Tally (D-sub 15pins)
GPI:Input x 4ch
GPI: Output x 8ch or TALLY x 8ch
REMOTE: D-sub 9 pin (RS-232C)
Mass: Approx. 13 lb. 4 oz.
Notes:*The MCS-8M accepts either HD Video signal or SD Video signal inputs, cannot have mixed inputs
of HD and SD.

















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