KAIROS features open-source software, meaning it can display components from various programs. The platform can be the central element of a production, receiving feeds from multiple sources and outputting them to a large number of projectors, screens, and LED video walls, for example. KAIROS runs on both CPU and GPU architecture, enabling very low system latency of as little as one frame, while ensuring excellent system flexibility and scalability.
It supports not only baseband signals like SDI, but also many other video input and output signals, including ST 2110 and NDI®.
The platform also supports Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization, allowing you to capture the immediacy and atmosphere of live sporting events and musical performances.
KAIROS Creator is its intuitive graphical user interface. Within this interface, KAIROS can manage an unlimited number of video layers and an infinite number of MEs or insets, just like conventional hardware platforms, while the canvas screen has no restrictions on resolution or format.
Panasonic has also developed a hardware panel called KAIROS Control, which supports the shift towards remote production because both KAIROS Creator and KAIROS Control can be added to a network wherever an operator or engineer needs to be. This control panel is also very easy to use and allows the user to assign operations, enabling audiovisual production in a minimal footprint.
To get the most out of the rapidly evolving broadcast software and hardware ecosystem, Panasonic has launched a program called “KAIROS Alliance Partners,” through which KAIROS will be designated as the de facto standard for next-generation audiovisual production platforms. In addition to compatibility with Panasonic's renowned broadcast camera systems, projectors, and displays, this program will integrate and connect with products from other manufacturers. Using this system, Panasonic is promoting the new concept of "Smart Live Production," in which KAIROS plays a central role in fostering creativity.
Key features of KAIROS
: 1. Enables flexible combination of various input and output interfaces such as ST 2110, NDI®, and SDI with a wide range of video formats.
● Fully supports baseband signals (12G/3G/HD-SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort)[1] and IP packets (ST 2110, NDI®, RTP).
● An unlimited number of inputs and outputs can be connected. It allows the same multi-input operation as when
using a single input. For HD (3G), up to 32 inputs and 16 independent outputs can be used simultaneously[2]. For 4K (UHD), up to 8 inputs and 4 independent outputs[2] can be used simultaneously.
● Two customizable multiviewer outputs (DisplayPort) can display up to 36 images.
● Supports Precision Time Control (PTP) synchronization and allows the use of ST 2110-based systems.
2. Flexible audiovisual expression with GPU processing, such as layered effects with an unlimited number of MEs or overlays and raw CANVAS.
● No restrictions on the number of MEs or overlays. As many layers as the GPU capacity allows can be used, and overlays, scaling, and other effects can be applied. It also provides a matte color function.
● The CANVAS function (optional) allows for the production of videos in a special format, such as 32:9 (for video wall display), in addition to the standard 16:9 format. The multiviewer displays videos in special formats in their original aspect ratio.
● Processing latency can be reduced to a single frame. Live images of sporting events and musical performances can be captured with the on-site atmosphere intact.
● It incorporates a RAM recorder (8-ch, uncompressed) and Media Player (HD 2-ch, compressed) to enable playback of video files directly on the system and their use as video sources. It also supports still image files.
3. Intuitive graphical user interface, control panel with user-assignable keys, software-based operability and expandability.
● The “KAIROS Creator” PC software includes a highly intuitive graphical user interface. The interface control panel can be displayed for operation in a minimal footprint.
● The inclusion of application software expands functionality or allows the connection of external devices, enabling efficient system design based on user and usage needs, as well as ensuring future expandability.
● The “KAIROS Alliance Partners” program has been launched to promote collaboration with IT and video manufacturers and suppliers. The program encourages the addition of software to expand functionality and connect external devices.
[1] Baseband signals require Deltacast FLEX modules.
[2] Maximum number of inputs and outputs when using the option.
● NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek in the United States.
