Datavideo HS-4000 The Next-Generation 4K Production Switcher for Professional Live Broadcasting
Apr 07 2025
Datavideo HS-4000 4K 8-Channel Portable Video Streaming Studio is the next-generation production switcher designed to redefine live broadcasting, event production, and hybrid streaming applications. The HS-4000 integrates robust 4K60 video switching, real-time monitoring, recording, and live streaming into a single portable unit. Featuring an intuitive workflow and an ultra-compact design, it is the ultimate solution for professional video producers seeking high-end broadcast-quality performance in a versatile, all-in-one production studio.
Equipped with 8-channel 4K60 inputs supporting both HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI, the HS-4000 ensures seamless switching between multiple 4K UHD sources. Whether for television production, live events, conferences, or hybrid productions, this switcher delivers stunning, true-to-life 4K resolution with ultra-smooth frame rates for an immersive viewing experience.
Additionally, a new firmware upgrades the HS-4000 into a 12-channel 4K30p switcher. This update provides greater flexibility for users who require more input channels for complex production.
The HS-4000 blends traditional broadcast-style controls with modern touchscreen technology, offering a user-friendly and efficient production experience. Operators can precisely execute complex tasks using tactile buttons and a T-bar, ensuring smooth transitions and professional results. The 5-inch high-resolution touchscreen provides quick access to essential functions like switching sources, applying broadcast-grade effects, adjusting audio, and managing live streaming settings. Each slot is assigned an icon for easy identification, enabling quick activation of saved settings with a single tap. This streamlined approach saves time, ensures consistency, and empowers operators to deliver high-quality productions with minimal effort.
To elevate live productions, the HS-4000 incorporates a comprehensive suite of broadcast-grade video effects, enabling operators to create dynamic and professional-quality content. Its standout feature is stinger transitions, allowing smooth and visually engaging scene changes and adding a polished touch to live broadcasts. The switcher also supports the chroma and luma keys, making it easy to integrate virtual video effects or overlay graphics seamlessly. Additionally, the HS-4000 offers Picture-in-Picture (PIP) capabilities, allowing multiple video sources to be displayed simultaneously and downstream key support for adding text, logos, or other graphics over the final output. These advanced tools empower users to produce visually captivating live productions that meet the high broadcast industry standards.
The mobile studio is equipped with a high-quality 17.3-inch 4K UHD monitor, offering a multiview display that enables producers and operators to monitor multiple video sources simultaneously for seamless production execution. With four times the resolution of a Full HD monitor, it delivers exceptionally sharp and detailed images, enhancing visual clarity. The increased pixel density reduces the visibility of individual pixels, resulting in crisper text, images, and graphics. The higher resolution also boosts productivity by allowing multiple windows to be displayed side by side without compromising readability. Additionally, the monitor includes built-in features such as aspect markers, zoom, check field, false color, audio level indicators, and an OSD timer, providing essential tools for professional video production.
The HS-4000 features built-in 4K recording and live streaming capabilities. With its integrated H.264 encoders, users can capture high-resolution 4K video while streaming simultaneously. This functionality can be a supplementary tool in live production setups, providing operator extra flexibility for backup recording.
The HS-4000's integrated audio mixer offers nine audio channel options, allowing operators to seamlessly blend multiple audio sources, such as microphones, instruments, or external feeds. With an intuitive interface, users can easily adjust levels, balance audio, and create a polished sound mix, making it ideal for complex productions. This flexibility ensures the audio complements the visual output, delivering a cohesive and professional experience for live streams and recordings.
One of the standout features of the HS-4000 is its built-in audio delayer, which addresses the common issue of audio-video synchronization. Due to differences in processing times and network latencies, audio, and video can often fall out of sync, leading to a disjointed viewer experience. The HS-4000 solves this problem by allowing operators to calibrate and delay the audio to match the video perfectly. This ensures precise synchronization, eliminating distractions caused by misaligned audio and video.
Housed in a rugged, portable carrying case, the HS-4000 is ideal for mobile broadcasting teams and on-location productions. Its compact yet robust design makes it the perfect choice for professionals who need a reliable, high-performance 4K production solution in a transportable form factor.
The Datavideo HS-4000 4K 8-Channel Portable Video Streaming Studio is a reliable and versatile video production switcher that combines ease of use with professional features. Its portability and robust functionality make it popular for high-quality live video production. "With the HS-4000, Datavideo sets a new standard in 4K live production technology. We have combined professional-grade performance with an intuitive, user-friendly design, making high-quality 4K video production more accessible than ever," said Jack Lin, President of Datavideo. "This next-generation production switcher is built to empower content creators with all-in-one live production features to create prof-broadcast grade live video c
