About the Folsom PS2001 Presentation Pro Switcher
The Folsom Presentation Pro PS2001 is a professional video switcher and scaler designed specifically for demanding presentation environments such as corporate boardrooms, lecture halls, command centers, and houses of worship. This unit excels at managing multiple, disparate video sources—including laptops (VGA, DVI), document cameras, media players (composite, S-Video, component), and even HD video (SDI on certain models)—and seamlessly integrating them into a cohesive, high-quality output. Its primary function is to provide smooth, glitch-free switching between these sources while automatically scaling and synchronizing each input to match the native resolution of the display or projector. This eliminates the disruptive "black screen" moments and resolution negotiation delays commonly experienced when switching between different computers or video devices, ensuring a polished and professional presentation flow.
Engineered for reliability and intuitive operation, the PS2001 offers both straightforward front-panel controls for direct user interaction and extensive remote control options via RS-232, Ethernet, or infrared for integration with room control systems. Advanced features include independent output zones, allowing the creation of picture-in-picture (PIP) or side-by-side displays to show multiple sources simultaneously, and a built-in test pattern generator for easy system setup and calibration. Its robust processing engine ensures that all signals are de-interlaced, scaled, and color-corrected with high fidelity, resulting in sharp, stable images regardless of the source quality. Housed in a 1U rack-mountable chassis, it is built for continuous operation in fixed installations.
For AV system integrators and technical managers, the Folsom Presentation Pro PS2001 is a cornerstone device that solves the core challenge of source management in modern presentation spaces. It provides presenters with a plug-and-play experience while giving technicians powerful tools for system design and control. By consolidating the functions of a switcher, scaler, and sync generator into a single, reliable unit, it simplifies system architecture, reduces potential points of failure, and delivers the seamless video performance required for effective communication in critical business, educational, and institutional settings.