Panasonic Kairos Core SDI Boards

Product Overview

The Panasonic AT-KC20M1G is a KAIROS Core SDI board that adds baseband SDI input and output to a KAIROS Core 2000 or 200 mainframe. Each board provides eight SDI inputs and four SDI outputs over micro BNC, plus reference In/Out, making it the path to connect traditional broadcast sources and destinations into an IP-based KAIROS live production platform. For larger live production workflows, multiple boards scale the system without changing the host mainframe.

Product Description

KAIROS is built around an IP core, and the AT-KC20M1G SDI interface board is how integrators bridge that core to the SDI cameras, monitors, and routers already in a facility. Installed in a rear slot of the mainframe, a single board delivers 8 SDI inputs, 4 SDI outputs, and reference In/Out connections in HD or FHD. Up to four boards can populate one mainframe, expanding capacity to a maximum of 32 SDI inputs and 16 SDI outputs for multi-camera studios and large events. Because the expansion lives in the mainframe rather than in external converters, signal routing stays consolidated and rack space is conserved. The board is intended to be deployed with a KAIROS mainframe such as the KAIROS Core 2000, the KAIROS KC200 Core, or the entry-level KAIROS Core 100, and complements standalone production switchers such as the AV-UHS500.

Key Features

• SDI Expansion for KAIROS Core — Adds micro BNC SDI input and output to KAIROS Core 2000 and 200 mainframes for bridging IP and baseband signals.
• 8 Inputs and 4 Outputs Per Board — A single board connects up to eight SDI sources and four SDI destinations.
• Reference In/Out — Genlock connections keep the SDI domain synchronized with the rest of the production chain.
• Scales to Four Boards — Populate one mainframe with up to four boards for a maximum of 32 SDI inputs and 16 SDI outputs.
• HD and FHD Support — Handles HD and FHD resolutions across the SDI connections.
• Rear-Slot Installation — Installs directly in the mainframe to consolidate routing and conserve rack space.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio
• Auditorium
• House of worship
• Government space
• All-hands room

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Panasonic / vendor data. Exact SDI data rate (3G/12G), power draw, and physical dimensions require manual review against the current Panasonic AT-KC20M1G spec sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which mainframes accept the AT-KC20M1G? The board installs in the rear slots of KAIROS Core 2000 and KAIROS Core 200 mainframes.

How many SDI signals can one mainframe handle with these boards? A single board provides 8 inputs and 4 outputs; with the maximum of four boards installed, a mainframe supports up to 32 SDI inputs and 16 SDI outputs.

Does it require external converters to connect SDI gear? No. The board brings SDI input/output directly into the mainframe over micro BNC, so cameras, monitors, and routers connect without separate converters.

Can I mix this with the IP inputs on KAIROS? Yes. KAIROS is an IP-core platform, and this board extends it with baseband SDI so IP and SDI sources coexist in the same system. Confirm the exact configuration with your KAIROS system designer.

What warranty applies? The board carries the applicable Panasonic broadcast product warranty; contact Creation Networks to confirm coverage for your KAIROS deployment.