Switchblade LPU2 – Compact 2U 4x SDI Input vMix 4K Video Switcher with VMC12 PRO Control Surface

Switchblade LPU2 vMix Switcher with VMC12 PRO Control Surface – A Turnkey Live Production System!

The combination of Switchblade’s LPU2 compact 4x SDI production switcher with vMix and the VMC12 PRO control surface creates a powerful “plug-and-play” solution for live multi-source switching, streaming, and recording. The VMC12 PRO works seamlessly with vMix and connects easily to the LPU2 via a single USB connection for power and data transmission.

Switchblade LPU2

The Switchblade LPU2 is a compact, rackmount video switcher based on vMix live production software. Building off the success of Switchblade’s popular vMix turnkey systems, including the LPU4 and Turbo, the LPU2 packs all the essential features and I/O for running multi-camera, multi-source live broadcasts in any location.

Today’s live events rely increasingly on a combination of traditional physical inputs like SDI and IP sources, including NDI and SRT. The LPU2 handles both with equal ease, packing four (4) 3G-SDI inputs, a separate SDI/HDMI output, and vMix’s native support for NDI, NDI|HX, SRT, RTMP, and RTSP network video sources.

The compact, short-depth 2U chassis makes this tiny rack-mountable platform ideal for smaller studio rack spaces and transportable flypacks. Even setups without rack cabinets will find its diminutive size small enough to use on top of a desk.

Key Features

• Live switching of SDI and network video inputs
• Includes perpetual license of vMix 4K software with 1 year of free version updates
• NDI input and output
• Up to 4096 x 2160 resolution (applies only to IP video inputs)
• 4 x 3G-SDI outputs and 1 x 3G-SDI/HDMI output
• 4 x external display outputs for user interface, multiview, and more
• 4 x overlay channels for graphics, text, images, and more
• 2 x media recorders
• ISO recording on all SDI inputs
• Simultaneous streaming to 3 destinations
• Integrates with Zoom for capturing individual participants
• GT Designer Standard and Advanced titling software included
• 4 x Remote callers with vMix Call feature
• 1-channel replay and slow-motion playback with vMix Replay (standalone app or inside vMix)
• PTZ camera control

Technical Specifications

• Form-factor: 2U rackmount/desktop
• Video Inputs: 4 x Full-sized BNC 3G-SDI inputs, up to 1080p60
• Video Outputs: 1 x Full-sized BNC 3G-SDI / HDMI combo output, up to 1080p60
• Display Outputs: 2 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a
• Analog Audio Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm (1/8″) line level stereo input, 1 x 3.5mm (1/8″) microphone level input
• Analog Audio Output: 1 x 3.5mm (1/8″) line level stereo output
• Digital Audio Inputs: 4 x SDI stereo embedded digital audio inputs
• Digital Audio Outputs: 16x SDI embedded digital audio outputs, 8 x HDMI embedded digital audio outputs
• Processing: 12-core Intel Core i7-12700KF processor
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
• Memory: 16GB DDR5
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
• Network: 1 x 2.5Gb/s Ethernet RJ-45 port
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Dimensions: 17.00″ x 13.05″ x 3.46″ / 432mm x 331.5mm x 88mm
• Weight: 19 lbs / 8.6 kg

Switchblade VMC12 PRO

The Switchblade VMC12 PRO is a compact hardware control surface for vMix. With all the essential features of vMix at the touch of a button, your live productions will be easy to manage without resorting to a mouse and keyboard. The VMC12 PRO is ideal for productions that use PTZ cameras in conjunction with vMix, making it a valuable tool for high schools, colleges, and churches in particular.

The VMC12 PRO features preview and program rows for 12 channels, audio knobs, T-bar, and PTZ joystick. The controller connects requires only a single USB cable to your computer’s USB port where it receives power and data. Only a MIDI configuration file is required to map all the buttons to vMix, which can also be customized to your liking.

Key Features

• 64 high-quality, LED backlit buttons, including:
  • Two rows of 12-channel preview and program buttons
  • Shift button to access additional channels 13-24
  • 12 title/overlay buttons for both preview and program
  • Four shortcut function buttons for record, stream, external screen output, and fade-to-black
  • Five auto-transition buttons
  • Large Auto and Take channel switching buttons
  • Four Media/DSK1 shortcut buttons
  • Media playback buttons, including Play/Pause, Previous, Next, and Loop
• Built-in PTZ control section, including:
  • High-quality PTZ joystick
  • 4 camera preset buttons
  • Preview, Program, Camera, and VI
• USB powered from the host computer
• RS232 for serial PTZ camera control
• Optional wireless tally lights

Technical Specifications

• Input Voltage: USB 5V 300mA
• Ports: USB Type-B, DB-9 RS232, WiFi (for wireless tally)
• Communication Protocols: USB, MIDI, RS232
• PTZ Protocols: VISCA, VISCA over IP*, PELCO-D, PELCO-P, and NDI*
  * Requires vMix and LAN connection to cameras through the host computer
• Power Source: USB port, nominal voltage 5 VDC
• Material: Aluminum and Steel
• Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg
• Dimensions: 18″ W x 9.5″ D x 3″ high (not including PTZ joystick) / 457.2mm x 241.3mm x 76.2mm