Panasonic KAIROS KC200 Core Flagship Mainframe
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Panasonic KAIROS KC200 Core Flagship Mainframe
Product Overview
The Panasonic KAIROS KC200 Core is a 4RU software-defined IP live production mainframe for broadcast, sports, worship, and corporate live events. Running the KAIROS platform on a flexible GPU-based architecture, it allocates I/O and processing bandwidth dynamically across HDMI, SDI, and NDI sources for scalable, cloud-ready production workflows. Integrators choose the KC200 Core when a control room needs resolution-independent switching up to 4K with built-in redundancy.
Product Description
The KC200 Core delivers agile input routing across a wide range of sources using flexible GPU I/O bandwidth allocation, and its resolution-independent platform handles video up to 4K while mixing different resolutions and formats on input and output. Encoding, decoding, and streaming run over ST 2022-7 redundant 1 GB network ports with support for NDI/HX, RTMP, RTMPS, RTP, RTSP, and SRT transport protocols, and 400 GB of internal storage supports up to two hours of HD playback for live recall. Built-in redundant power supplies and a reduced operating noise level make the 4RU chassis well suited to professional control rooms and on-set racks. The KC200 Core anchors a scalable KAIROS system; step up to the higher-capacity KAIROS 2000 Core, scale down to the KAIROS Core 100, add KAIROS Core SDI boards for baseband I/O, and drive it with a KAIROS Control hardware panel.
Key Features
- 4RU IP Production Mainframe — Runs the KAIROS platform for flexible, scalable live video production.
- GPU-Based Agile Routing — Flexible GPU I/O bandwidth allocation routes a wide range of input sources dynamically.
- Resolution-Independent to 4K — Mixes different resolutions and formats on input and output, supporting video up to 4K.
- HDMI, SDI, and NDI — Integrates IP and baseband sources in one platform.
- ST 2022-7 Redundancy — Redundant 1 GB network ports provide hitless protection for encoding and streaming.
- Broad Streaming Support — NDI/HX, RTMP, RTMPS, RTP, RTSP, and SRT transport protocols for flexible delivery.
- 400 GB Internal Storage — Supports up to two hours of HD video playback for live recall.
- Redundant Power Supplies — Dual power inputs help ensure continuous uptime in mission-critical environments.
Typical Applications
- Broadcast Studio — IP-native live production and switching for studio and remote broadcast.
- House of Worship — Multi-camera worship production with IP signal flow and live playback.
- Auditorium — Large-venue general sessions requiring multi-source switching.
- All-Hands Room — Corporate live production for town halls and streamed events.
- Government Space — Legislative and briefing environments needing redundant live production.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | KAIROS IP live production mainframe (Core) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 4RU rack-mount |
| Architecture | GPU-based, resolution-independent (video up to 4K) |
| Connectivity | HDMI, SDI, NDI; 2x RJ-45 control/LAN/NDI |
| Transport protocols | NDI/HX, RTMP, RTMPS, RTP, RTSP, SRT |
| Network redundancy | ST 2022-7 redundant 1 GB network ports |
| Internal storage | 400 GB (up to ~2 hours HD playback) |
| Power | 2x IEC C14 (100–240 VAC, 10 A), redundant power supplies |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 505 x 430 x 176 mm (19.9 x 16.9 x 6.9 in) |
| Weight | 17 kg (37.5 lbs) |
Specifications sourced from Panasonic / vendor data. Exact input/output channel counts and licensing require manual review against the current Panasonic KAIROS spec sheet.
Competitor Comparison
| Criterion | Panasonic KC200 KAIROS Core | Ross Video Ultrix Acuity | Blackmagic ATEM Constellation 8K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Software-defined GPU platform; bandwidth allocated dynamically. | FPGA-based engine in a routing/processing frame. | Fixed-architecture hardware switcher. |
| IP support | Native ST 2110-class IP, NDI, and SDI in one platform. | Strong IP and SDI routing with gateways. | Primarily SDI/HDMI, limited native IP. |
| Resolution handling | Resolution-independent, mixes formats up to 4K. | Format handling within frame capacity. | Fixed format tiers. |
| Redundancy | ST 2022-7 network + redundant power supplies. | Redundant routing/control options. | Limited redundancy at this tier. |
| Streaming | NDI/HX, RTMP/RTMPS, RTP, RTSP, SRT built in. | Streaming via added modules. | Streaming via added hardware. |
| Best fit | IP-native productions needing flexible processing and redundancy. | Ross-standardized facilities. | Cost-sensitive SDI productions. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the KC200 Core differ from a traditional switcher? KAIROS is software-defined on a GPU platform, so processing and I/O bandwidth are allocated dynamically rather than fixed in hardware. This lets one core handle mixed resolutions and formats and scale through licensing.
What signal formats does it support? HDMI, SDI, and NDI, with resolution-independent handling up to 4K. Streaming uses NDI/HX, RTMP, RTMPS, RTP, RTSP, and SRT. Confirm exact channel counts and any SDI boards for your I/O plan.
How is redundancy handled? ST 2022-7 redundant 1 GB network ports provide hitless protection for encoding and streaming, and built-in redundant power supplies support continuous uptime.
How does it compare to the KAIROS 2000 Core? The KC200 Core offers 400 GB internal storage and 4RU IP production; the KAIROS 2000 Core adds higher CPU/GPU capacity and larger media stores for more complex productions. Creation Networks can help size the right core.
What about warranty and support? The KC200 Core carries Panasonic's professional warranty and ProVideo service support. Creation Networks can advise on warranty, licensing, and system design.
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