Used for local shows over the last couple years.  Several times a year for onsite broadcasts.  New gear purchased and switched this out in the install.  No issues with this piece of gear.

Vista Systems Spyder X20-0808 Video Processor with Windows machine to run Advanced 4.10.

The Vista Spyder X20 is a versatile hardware-based video processor combined with the flexibility of a universal routing switcher. Its integrated source monitoring enables simultaneous, real-time, full frame rate monitoring of all inputs. The Spyder X20 provides a 20 megapixel bandwidth to blend, window, mix and scale any source format. The X20 offers a unique architecture that allows for a resolution and video format-independent environment. Multiple displays can be combined to generate an enhanced resolution to exceed what any single display can support. The Spyder X20 can be used in many different environments with any display device (projectors, plasma screens, LED walls, rear projection cubes, etc.) or any combination of display devices.

Key Features:

• 20 megapixel bandwidth 

• Internal matrix switching 

• Universal input/output capabilities 

    –8 inputs that can be a mix of analog BNC and DVI signals 

    – 8 outputs that natively support any display from component analog 480i to digital 4K 

• Built-in conversion for analog/digital, interlaced/progressive, resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate – seamlessly route any source to any user-configurable output 

• Define properties for each output independent of each signal 

• Integrated source monitoring – real-time and full frame rate view of all sources connected to the Spyder X20 on a single output, tiled into a 4x2 array (X20-0808) 

• Overlay (key) capability – up to four sources can be layered onto each output for a multitude of needs, including background/ foreground transitions, PIP windows, bugs, lower-third titling, tickers, messaging, sign windows and more 

• Single point of control for all processing and signal distribution functions from front panel, PC via Ethernet, or external control system 

• Small form factor – (LxWxH): 21.9 x 17.3 x 7.0" (556 x 439 x 178mm). Additionally, only one piece of equipment is required so the overall space used on a rack is reduced 

• Each output individually supports rotation; enabling the creation of vertically-oriented displays 

• 10-bit processing 

• User-definable edge blending and tiling 

• Create any kind of window border or drop shadow with adjustable color, width, softness, shadow offset and transparency 

• Online editing mode allows for preset displays to be built in preview mode without affecting what the audience is seeing 

Additional Features:

• Built-in image capture/Still Store functionality 

• Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) 

• Simple cohesive control of all functions 

• Redundant hot swappable power supplies 

• Optional stereoscopic support 

• Advanced auto-sync functionality