Video Switching/Processing: Christie Spyder X20

The new Christie Spyder X20 is a combination universal routing switcher and video processor for midsize applications. It comes in two models: The Spyder X20-1608 features 16 inputs and 8 outputs; the Spyder X20-0808 has 8 inputs and 8 outputs.

The new Christie Spyder X20 is a combination universal routing switcher and video processor for midsize applications. It comes in two models: The Spyder X20-1608 features 16 inputs and 8 outputs; the Spyder X20-0808 has 8 inputs and 8 outputs. Both can rotate any output to display portrait images, and both support 20-megapixel bandwidth for use in 3D visualization environments and other high-end applications. The X20 can do blending, windowing, mixing, and scaling in any source format and then route the signal to any destination device, according to the company. Prices: $77,000 (0808); $105,000 (1608). Christie. www.christiedigital.com.