Used Christie Digital Spyder
Used Christie Digital Spyder processors are professional video processing and matrix switching units built for live events, presentations and installations. Models in the Spyder range offer capabilities such as high-bandwidth processing, flexible input and output routing, and live preview with on-the-fly editing. Browse the second-hand Christie Digital Spyder listings available below to find the unit that fits your setup.
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Christie Digital Spyder specifications
| Brand | Christie Digital |
| Segment | Video |
About the Christie Digital Spyder
The Christie Digital Spyder is a professional video processor designed for advanced video processing and flexible matrix switching. The Spyder X20 series, which includes the X20-1608 variants, delivers 20 megapixel bandwidth, internal matrix switching, integrated source monitoring, and true live preview with online editing. Outputs are user-configurable, and seamless routing of any source is supported alongside built-in conversion for analog and digital formats and resolutions. The compact 4RU chassis features redundant hot-swappable power supplies, unrestricted window placement, and picture-in-picture functionality. The Spyder 344 is another model in the range, suited to complex video environments with multi-input capabilities and flexible output options for diverse display setups.
Christie Digital Spyder — buyer FAQs
What is the Christie Digital Spyder X20 and what is it used for?
The Christie Digital Spyder X20 is a professional video processor built for advanced video processing and flexible matrix switching. It is used in live events, presentations and fixed installations where operators need to route multiple sources to configurable outputs, edit content in real time using live preview, and handle both analog and digital format conversion within a single compact unit.
What are the key specifications of the Spyder X20?
The Spyder X20 delivers 20 megapixel bandwidth and provides internal matrix switching, integrated source monitoring, and true live preview with online editing. Outputs are user-configurable and support seamless routing of any source. The chassis occupies 4RU and includes redundant hot-swappable power supplies, unrestricted window placement, and picture-in-picture functionality. HDCP compatibility is available as an option.
How does the Christie Digital Spyder 344 differ from the X20 series?
The Spyder 344 is a separate model in the Christie Digital Spyder range, positioned for complex video environments with multi-input capabilities and flexible output options for diverse display setups. Used units have been paired with a DNF ST420 shotbox. The X20 series, by contrast, is specified with 20 megapixel bandwidth and a 4RU chassis. Both models target live events, presentations and installations.
Who makes the Christie Digital Spyder and where does it sit in their product range?
The Spyder is made by Christie Digital Systems, a visual display technologies company known for digital projection, LED video wall displays and image processors for cinema, live events and professional AV. The Spyder range sits within Christie's image processing and signal management portfolio, designed for the demanding routing and scaling requirements of live event and installation environments.
What should I check when buying a used Christie Digital Spyder?
Confirm which model variant you are purchasing, as the range includes the X20-1608, X20-1608ac, X20-1608 3D and the 344, each with different configurations. Check that all input and output cards are present and that hot-swappable power supplies are functioning. Ask whether a flight case or additional units such as a shotbox are included. Listings on this page carry a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full details are in the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.
