LAS VEGAS (NAB Booth #C11001) April 19, 2009 – Sony’s new BRS-200 switcher is designed for ease of use and system flexibility in live event and presentation applications. The switcher can be used in either standard- or high-definition configurations, and is ideal for a range of applications including staging, conferences, concerts and broadcast production.

            “This switcher’s versatility and functionality make it the perfect production tool for single-person video operations,” said Mark Bonifacio, marketing manager for professional video at Sony.

            The switcher has a multi-viewing function, allowing a single monitor to display all input signals, including preview and program via SDI and/or DVI-I outputs. This minimizes the number of displays required so users can check all pictures simultaneously on the same monitor.

            The new switcher offers four SDI inputs/outputs and one DVI output as standard. Users can customize the system for different input configurations by installing several option boards. As a result, the BRS-200 can provide a maximum of eight SDI and one DVI-I inputs, and four SDI and two DVI-I outputs.

            With these multiple inputs and outputs, the switcher enables image sources to be recorded on a deck and played, for example, on two monitors and one projector simultaneously.

            The BRS-200 switcher can also control Sony’s BRC Series of cameras from a remote location. Pan/tilt/zoom, iris, and focus can all be controlled using the switcher’s joystick and dials.

            The BRS-200 switcher is expected to be available in July at a suggested list price of less than $10,000.