Panasonic AV Processor for Camera Switching, Speaker Tracking & Voice Lift

WR-AV800 AV Processor

Unified Audio & Video Processing for Hybrid Spaces

• Supports up to four WX‑AM800 ceiling microphones and up to eight Panasonic PTZ cameras.
• Designed to synchronize audio and video in larger hybrid classrooms and conference environments.

Intelligent Speaker Tracking

• Integrated support for Panasonic PTZ cameras and wireless microphone systems.
• Automatically follows the active speaker without requiring external control processors.
• Helps remote participants easily identify who is speaking in real time.

Beam Focus Audio Processing

• Dynamically steers microphone pickup toward active talkers.
• Eliminates dependency on rigid preset microphone zones.
• Maintains consistent clarity as speakers move naturally around the room.

Built-In AV Bridge over USB

• Presents combined audio and video as a single USB device.
• Delivers video output and audio I/O to a host PC using one USB connection.
• Simplifies integration with soft-codec platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.

Deep Software & Ecosystem Integration

• Tightly integrates with Panasonic Media Production Suite.
• Optimized for use with the WX‑AM800 Beamforming Ceiling Microphone Array.
• Enables software-based switching, advanced auto-tracking, and higher-impact hybrid experiences.

Purpose-Built for Enhanced Hybrid Communication

The WR‑AV800 AV Processor is engineered to address common hybrid-learning and collaboration challengessuch as feedback, echo, unclear speech, and difficulty identifying active speakers. By managing up tofour WX‑AM800 ceiling microphones and eight Panasonic PTZ cameras, it creates a spatially intuitive andimmersive environment where both in-room and remote participants remain equally engaged, even in large,complex rooms.

PTZ Camera Integration & Advanced Speaker Tracking

Through tight integration with Panasonic PTZ cameras, the WR‑AV800 enables intelligent speaker trackingthat automatically moves cameras to follow wireless microphone users as they move throughout thespace. Multiple operating modes allow administrators to define camera coverage areas and enable ordisable tracking by zone. For situations involving a single active presenter, built-in PTZauto-tracking is recommended for optimal results.

Coordinated Audio & Camera Control with Beam Focus

Beam focus audio processing technology aligns ceiling microphone beam steering with PTZ camera control,ensuring that audio pickup and camera framing stay perfectly synchronized. By reacting dynamically tospeaker position instead of relying on fixed zones, the system consistently captures clear speech andaccurate visuals, regardless of where participants are seated or standing.

Simplified Workflows with AV Bridge & Software Integration

The integrated AV Bridge function consolidates WR‑AV800 inputs into a single USB audio/video interface,allowing quick, one-cable connections to conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, andWebex. When combined with Panasonic’s Media Production Suite—including Video Mixer and Auto Trackingplug-ins—the processor supports software-based switching and enhanced production-style workflows,extending its value beyond conferencing into high-impact hybrid classes and live events.