Panasonic Connect Co. Ltd. has announced the release of a new optional AT-KC20M1 SDI I/O Board and software version 1.6 for the KAIROS IT/IP Platform. Adding the SDI I/O Board increases the number of SDI inputs and outputs to a maximum of 48 connectors.

The software update enables features such as user rights management, stream recording, and enhanced colour correction. In addition, a new optional software, Kairos Core Manager AT-SFCM10, will be available in the fourth quarter of FY2023.

In addition to IP sources, KAIROS can now input and output many images via SDI without the need for an external converter, allowing more flexible video production according to the customer's application and operating environment.

Updating the software to version 1.6, enables a color correction function. The new user management function protects configuration settings and prevents production errors by setting the range of access for specific KAIROS users. Other features include a built-in clip player that supports recording, saving, and playback of SRT/RTP/RTMP input/output and RTSP input.

The optional Kairos Core Manager AT-SFCM10 software, scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of FY2023, will support backup of production files, synchronisation of clips and other media, and data relocate between multiple Kairos Core units. The software will be free of charge for use with two or fewer Kairos Core units.

If a Kairos Core fails, it may be easily replaced with another Kairos Core as a backup. In addition to network redundancy, which is already supported, Kairos Core backup can also be ensured, making video production with KAIROS even more secure.