Switchblade LPU2 4-channel HDMI 2U Production System (Hardware Only)

Switchblade LPU2 4-channel HDMI production platform

Power your favorite live production software with confidence

Creating high-quality live events is now more accessible and cost-effective thanks to popular software-based switching applications. However, despite the lowered entry barrier, these applications still demand powerful hardware for optimal performance. Consumer PCs, unfortunately, are not built for live production.

Switchblade Systems has become the trusted name for broadcast-ready production systems, catering to a wide range of productions from high schools to national broadcasters. The LPU2 production platform is engineered to deliver the perfect balance of performance, reliability, and flexibility for any broadcasting environment.

The LPU4 comes out of the box with Windows 11 Pro, ready to support most popular live switching software programs, including:

• StudioCoast vMix (meets the vMix “Ruby” Reference System specification)
• Telestream Wirecast
• Vizrt Viz Vectar (NDI only)
• Vimo Livestream Studio (NDI only)
• Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)

Technical Specifications

• Video Inputs & Outputs: 4x HDMI inputs, 1x 3G-SDI/HDMI output
• Processor: 12-core Intel Core i7-12700KF
• System drive: 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
• Memory: 16GB DDR5 RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Network: 1x 2.5G Ethernet RJ-45 port
• Expansion: 2x 3.5″ front drive bays
• Form-factor: Rugged, short-depth 2U chassis
• Dimensions: 13.05″ D x 17.00″ W x 3.46″ H
• Weight: 18 lbs.