The Folsom PS2001 Presentation Pro is a professional video switcher designed to manage multiple video sources in presentation, broadcast, and live event environments. This versatile unit supports a wide array of input formats, including composite video, S-Video, component video, VGA, and DVI, allowing seamless integration of both legacy and modern source equipment. Its core function is to provide smooth, glitch-free transitions between these sources for output to displays or broadcast chains, using effects such as cuts, fades, wipes, and digital transitions. The switcher incorporates high-quality scaling technology to ensure that all input signals, regardless of their native resolution or refresh rate, are converted to a uniform output resolution, delivering a stable and professional image.

A significant feature of the PS2001 is its built-in multi-viewer capability, which allows an operator to see all connected sources simultaneously on a single preview monitor. This comprehensive visual feedback is invaluable for live production, enabling precise timing for transitions and constant monitoring of source status. The unit offers extensive control options, including a dedicated control panel with physical buttons and faders, RS-232 serial control for integration into automation systems, and often Ethernet for network-based management. This flexibility makes it suitable for everything from operator-driven live events to automated installations in museums or digital signage networks where source switching follows a scheduled playlist.

Housed in a robust rack-mountable chassis, the Presentation Pro is built for reliability in demanding 24/7 applications. It includes features like frame synchronization (genlock) to align all inputs for clean switching and basic image adjustment controls for color and positioning. By combining format-agnostic switching, real-time scaling, and multi-view monitoring in a single unit, the Folsom PS2001 provides a powerful and integrated solution for managing complex video workflows, ensuring high production values and operational efficiency.