Datavideo Announces an Updated version of the best-selling HDBaseT portable switcher

Datavideo today announced the HS-1600T Mark II, an updated version of the HS-1600T. The HS-1600T Mark II has all the great features that the previous version has with addition of a dual streaming encoder and an ability to streaming in vertical (9:16) format. The HS-1600T Mark II also features joystick, knob, and preset buttons for controlling pan, tilt, zoom of up to three PTZ cameras, and built-in 17.3” monitor for Multiview, making it a true all-in-one video switching solution. No other product on the market has features quite like the HS-1600T Mark II.

The new dual stream encoder allows you to stream to two CDN’s at the same time as well as record onto an SD card simultaneously. Another unique feature of the HS-1600T Mark II is the ability to stream and record in vertical format, making it easy to stream to a social media platform like Instagram.

“My favorite feature of the HS-1600T Mark II is the ability to do dual streaming,” says Craig Moffat, Managing Director of Datavideo US. “It makes it so easy to share your content to a larger audience.” 

HS-1600T Mark II has not only HDBaseT inputs but also an HDBaseT outport The HDBaseT OUT port allows you to deliver video directly to HDBaseT devices such as the HBT-11 HDBaseT Receiver Box.  Additionally, the HS-1600T Mark II also has an additional HDMI loop out for presentations.  The HDMI loop out port allows user to connect an additional monitor for displaying the video source connected or the PC screen separately. The HS-1600T Mark II brings a new level of simplicity to production workflows.