VIDEO SWITCHER RECOMMENDATION (2020)
VIDEO SWITCHER RECOMMENDATION (2020)
Blackmagic Design ATEM
TV Studio HD
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Inputs: 4x 3G-SDI and 4x HDMI
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Audio inputs: 2x XLR
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Program outputs: 5x 3G-SDI
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Aux outputs: 1x 3G SDI
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Multi view outputs: 1x 3G-SDI or 1x HDMI (same multiviewer output on both)
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Supported formats: Broadcast formats up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps
My favorite feature: Basic front panel control makes it a great budget friendly option with plenty of inputs and outputs
Blackmagic Design ATEM
Television Studio Pro 4K
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Inputs: 8x 12G-SDI
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Audio inputs: 2x XLR
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Program outputs: 9x 12G-SDI
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Aux outputs: 1x 12G SDI
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Multi view outputs: 1x 12G-SDI or 1x HDMI (same multiviewer output on both)
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Supported formats: Broadcast formats up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps
Our favorite feature: Standard converters on each input offer a lot of flexibility
Lumantek ez-PRO VS10
This is an incredible deal considering you get a solid control surface, plenty of inputs and outputs, and internal scalers for each input.
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Inputs: 8x 3G-SDI and 2x HDMI
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Audio inputs: 2x XLR
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Program outputs: 2x 3G-SDI and 1x HDMI
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Aux outputs: 4x 3G SDI
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Audio outputs: 2x XLR
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Multi view outputs: 1x HDMI
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Supported formats: Broadcast formats up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps
Our favorite feature: 4 AUX outputs
Ross Carbonite Black Solo
Quality and Reliability!
In short, everything is assignable and customizable - inputs, outputs, buttons, format converters, M/Es, Mini M/Es and more. For those looking for broadcast quality reliability and customizability on a lower budget, this switch is your answer.
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Inputs: 6x 3G-SDI and 3x HDMI
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Assignable outputse: 5x 3G-SDI and 1x HDMI
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Multi view outputs: 1x (can be assigned to one of the 6 outputs)
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Supported formats: Broadcast formats up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps