The economical and compact Panacea™ matrix switcher series launched by Harris is a market leader in small matrix applications, maximizing the selection of matrix size, options, and built-in control features — allowing you to purchase the switcher that best fits your application.
Product Details
- The HD/SD-SDI Panacea broadband digital multi-rate matrix switcher features a clear expansion path from low bitrate SDI and ASI to high bandwidth HDTV applications. It transmits signals ranging from 3.072 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s.
- SD-SDI from 8x8 to 32x32, the Panacea SDI matrix switcher supports signal switching from 3,072 to 540 Mb/s.
- The Panacea Broadband Analog Video Matrix supports signal switching from RF/IF up to 200 MHz for standard composite NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and analog component video.
- Simulated Audio The Panacea simulated audio matrix switcher supports switching between standard stereo and mono analog audio signals, as well as time code.
- The Panacea AES/EBU Matrix Switcher provides synchronous or synchronous quiet switching for balanced or unbalanced digital audio signals.

Features
• Price of HD-SDI (1 485 Gb/s) with the performance of 3 Gb/s (1080p)
• Flexible matrix partitioning options provide versatility and customization.
• Various array sizes are available — from 8x8, 32x32, to 256x4 solutions.
• Available in 1RU or 2RU sizes
– Panacea 1RU — Single format matrix options: for HD-SDI, SDI, AES, analog video, and
For simulated audio, we can provide 16x16, 16x4, 16x1, and 8x8 configurations.
– Panacea 2RU — Dual format matrix options: in HD-SDI, SDI, AES, analog video and
In terms of simulated audio, we can provide 32x32, 32x4, dual 16x16, dual 16x4, and dual 8x8 configurations.
– Panacea 2RU — Mixed format matrix options: HD-SDI, SDI, and analog audio with
Simulation
For video, we can provide 16x16, 16x4, 16x1, and 8x8.
- Other mixed formats include HD and SDI with separate AES - please contact sales for more information.
Information
• The comprehensive signal formats include HD-SDI (3 Gb/s), SD-SDI, ASI, analog video, analog audio, AES/EBU balanced and unbalanced, as well as RF.
• Choose an integrated universal AC or DC power supply or an external (brick-type) universal power supply.
• Limited to redundant power supplies, external 1RU and 2RU, integrated 2RU
• Ethernet communication is available as an option for all Panacea matrix switchers (except Panacea™ Lite).
• Quiet switching for separated AES/EBU digital audio options
• Signal diagnostic capability (i.e., signal status, error detection)
• The chassis occupies minimal space, measuring only 5.25 inches (13.3 centimeters) in depth.
• Control via XY, serial RS-232/422, local control panel, optional remote control panel, or directly to the chassis; optional IP/Ethernet/SNMP.
Main Advantages
- • 3 Gb/s performance
- • Flexible matrix size selection from 8x8 to 256x4
- • The widest range of format options in the industry
- • Control via Ethernet, coaxial XY, and serial standards
- • Redundant power supply available
- • The chassis occupies a small amount of space.
- • Cost-effective pricing
- • Exceptional Quality