Panasonic KAIROS 2000 Core High Performance Main Frame

Product Overview

The Panasonic KAIROS 2000 Core (AT-KC2000P) is a high-performance, software-defined IP live production mainframe for broadcast, sports, worship, and large-scale corporate events. As the flagship 4RU core in Panasonic's KAIROS live production platform, it pairs a higher-performance CPU and GPU to expand video processing capacity and HD/4K input and output handling for complex, multi-source productions. Integrators and broadcast engineers choose the AT-KC2000 when a live production system needs IP-native flexibility, large internal media capacity, and headroom for demanding show formats.

Product Description

Unlike a fixed-architecture hardware switcher, KAIROS is built on a CPU/GPU platform that allocates processing freely across inputs, layers, and outputs, so the AT-KC2000 Core scales to the production rather than the production scaling to the hardware. Compared with earlier cores, the AT-KC2000 increases capacity with a 96 GB RAM Player, 32 GB of stills storage, and an 850 GB clip player, and it can record ST 2110 and SDI sources directly to RAM and stills for fast recall during a live show. Connectivity spans HDMI, SDI, and NDI, and ST 2022-7 redundant 1 GB network ports provide hitless redundancy for encoding and streaming workflows. Network redundancy and a reduced acoustic noise level make the unit well suited to control rooms and on-set racks in professional production environments. The AT-KC2000 anchors a scalable KAIROS ecosystem; pair it with the KAIROS KC200 Core or entry-level KAIROS Core 100, add KAIROS Core SDI boards for baseband I/O, and drive it with a KAIROS Control hardware panel.

Key Features

• Flagship 4RU Production Mainframe — High-performance CPU and GPU expand video processing capacity for complex, multi-layer live productions.
• Software-Defined Architecture — Processing is allocated flexibly across inputs, layers, and outputs rather than fixed in hardware, supporting scalable broadcast workflows.
• Expanded Media Capacity — 96 GB RAM Player, 32 GB stills, and an 850 GB clip player provide ample on-board media for live recall.
• IP and Baseband I/O — HDMI, SDI, and NDI connectivity integrates IP and traditional signal sources in one platform.
• ST 2110 and SDI Recording — ST 2110 and SDI sources can be recorded to RAM and stills for rapid playback during events.
• ST 2022-7 Redundancy — Redundant 1 GB network ports deliver hitless protection for encoding and streaming.
• Network Redundancy — Redundant networking supports reliable operation in mission-critical live environments.
• Reduced Acoustic Noise — Lower operating noise suits control rooms and on-set installations.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast Studio — IP-native live production and switching for studio and remote broadcast workflows.
• House of Worship — Multi-camera worship production with IP signal flow and large media recall.
• Auditorium — Large-venue general sessions and live events requiring multi-source switching and playback.
• All-Hands Room — Corporate live production for town halls and streamed all-hands events.
• Government Space — Legislative, command, and briefing environments needing redundant, professional live production.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Panasonic / KAIROS spec sheet. Exact input/output channel counts, power, and dimensions require manual review against the current Panasonic KAIROS spec sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does KAIROS differ from a traditional switcher? KAIROS is software-defined on a CPU/GPU platform, so processing power is allocated dynamically across inputs, layers, and outputs instead of being fixed in dedicated hardware. This lets one core handle a wider range of production formats and scale through licensing.

What signal formats does the AT-KC2000 support? It handles HDMI, SDI, and NDI, and works natively with ST 2110 IP video. ST 2110 and SDI sources can also be recorded to RAM and stills for live recall. Confirm exact channel counts and any required SDI boards for your I/O plan.

How is redundancy handled for live events? ST 2022-7 redundant 1 GB network ports provide hitless protection for encoding and streaming, and network redundancy supports reliable operation in mission-critical environments.

What does it take to deploy the AT-KC2000 in a control room? It is a 4RU rack-mount core, typically paired with KAIROS Control hardware panels, SDI boards, and software licenses sized to the production. Creation Networks can scope the full KAIROS system for your workflow.

What about warranty and support? The KAIROS Core is backed by Panasonic's professional warranty and ProVideo service programs. Creation Networks can advise on warranty, licensing, and system design.