[Jaypep]

So are there any reasonably affordable digital switchers that have at least 5 channels? My problem is I really need 5 channels so I can have 4 cameras and a separate “CG” source such as a laptop for graphics–so that would be at least 5 channels. It seems as though all the switcthers under $5000 have only 4 channels.

JP

[Jaypep]

So, just out of pure curiousity, could a device like the Datavideo TBC-4000 sync the sources so that they would work on the 110? https://www.datavideo.us/products/tbc_4000_main_page.htm
It says the TBC-4000…
Re-generates all sync signals to stabilize the video.
All four TBC’s are synchronized together (internal genlock)
No External Genlock input
Frame synchronization with full frame memory.
Wide bandwidth, Y/C in 4.5MHz, composite 3.5 MHz Low noise, S.N ratio > 50dB 8-bit video resolution, 4:2:2 sampling rate.

Just curious. Thanks all for the helpful info.

JP

[Jaypep]

OK- that is extremely helpful information. So I think my problem is the cameras themselves won’t take external sync–they are just Panasonic AG-DVX100a’s. There is no input or output on the cameras that will take anything other than firewire, audio L/R, composite and Y/C video. So I guess there really is no way for me to use a switcher with timing features like the 110 with my cameras that don’t take external sync (assuming that is another input/output on the camera? I had seen it used in other venues with regular DV “proline” cameras–I guess I made the assumption that I could do the same. Is there a work around? Or a particular sync generator that you think would meet the need? Or do I just need a cheaper “proline” switcher that doesn’t require timing. Again, so sorry for being so naive in this topic. Your help is much appreciated!

Justin