
Review Summary
The Datavideo HS-2800 Hand Carried HD/SD Mobile Studio is an 8 channel 10-bit 1920 x 1080i broadcast-quality mobile switcher. The HS-2800 is ideal for TV and video professionals working on location of for use in a temporary video studio, such as theaters or conference centers and live performance venues. The flexibility of the HS2800 also makes it a solution for the worship, education and AV market. The unit comes built into a rugged plastic carry case, with a 17.3" LCD monitor mounted into the lid. The system is completely pre-wired and self-contained. Bring it to the location, open the lid, power up, plug in the inputs/outputs and you are set to go.
Even though it is small, compact and easily transportable, the HS-2800 is not short on features you would expect to find in a professional switcher. It is equipped with an eight-way intercom system and is supplied with four intercom units, headsets and tally lights.
The switcher features 8 input channels and can input SD/HD-SDI and HDMI signals, four balanced analog audio inputs (two stereo channels) and supports embedded audio. The switcher provides two HD-SDI outputs and an HDMI monitor output, as well as two balanced analog audio outputs. Switcher functions include the T-Bar for manual transitions, two downstream keyers and a choice of cut, mix and wipe transitions. You can also control the switcher remotely via RS422 protocols. As the unit powers with 12 Volt DC using a standard 4-pin XLR, you can power it from an available battery or power supply, making it equally usable in a location or out in the field.