Switch up to four different HDMI video inputs while monitoring the program feed with the 4-Channel HDMI/USB-C Live Streaming Mini Video Switcher/Mixer from BZBGear. Concert productions, events, houses of worship, virtual studios, educational institutions, and live sports programming are some use cases where the switcher could be utilized. Its portable form factor makes it a TV studio you can take anywhere and set up with minimal effort or additional equipment.

You can output the four HDMI inputs via one HDMI multiview and one HDMI program output using scaling features, allowing you to view them all on the same screen with configurable PiP functionality. You can also output program video via the USB-C port to a computer for video capture and streaming applications. The switcher features four HDMI inputs that can connect to cameras or other consumer or professional sources for switching up to 1080p60 video with embedded audio. You can also mix the audio using the two analog stereo 3.5mm mic/line inputs and output along with the embedded audio. You can also remotely control the switcher via IP using software using the LAN port.

Its interface features source and destination buttons and a T-bar for transitions and cuts, as well as mix, fade, and wipe effects. It also features upstream luma key, chroma key, picture-in-picture (PiP), and picture-over-picture (PoP), as well as downstream keying and logo overlay. You can capture up to 16 screenshots and store up to 16 images using the USB-A input, and it supports external disks up to 256GB in capacity. It also features two color generators and one pattern generator.

The switcher features a tally interface that supports GPIO, mute, still frame, and fade-to-black (FTB) functionality. A power supply, USB-A to USB-C cable, and a DB-15 tally connector are included.

Compact 4-Channel Video Switcher    4 x Autodetected HDMI Inputs    HDMI PGM and Multiview Outputs    1 x USB-C Output to Computer Apps    Supports up to 1080p60 Video I/O    Embedded and 2-Channel Mic/Line Audio In    Luma/Chroma Key, Mix/Fade/Wipe Effects    T-Bar, Auto, and Cut Transitions    Audio Mixing, Multiview, PiP Layout

Four autodetected HDMI inputs

One HDMI program (PGM) output and one HDMI multiview output

One USB-C for capturing and streaming on a computer with software

Two 3.5mm mic/line audio inputs

AUX output, configurable and assignable

Upstream key: Luma key, chroma-key, two picture-in-picture (PiP), and one picture-over-picture (PoP)

Downstream key and logo overlay

T-bar/auto/cut transitions; wipe (9 x 2 patterns)/mix/dip effects

Audio mixer: HDMI embedded audio and 2-channel mic/line input; audio delay available

3.5mm headphone output

Media library: 49 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, and two color generators

LAN port for computer software remote control

Tally support for fade-to-black (FTB), mute, still, and GPIO

Customer configuration import and export via USB-A, as well as input of image and logo from drives up to 256GB

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this camera compatible with the ATEM mini ?

A: Yes it is.

Q: 2. Will this work as an NDI input in vmix?

A: The BG-VPTZ-HSU3 is not NDI capable.

Q: 3. 1) Would I be able to RTMP stream to YouTube (etc) and transmit NDI/HX over my 10 GbE network? 2) Is there any additional licensing cost to using NDI/HX out of the box? Thanks, this looks perfect for our needs.

A: 1) This camcorder can only stream via 1 protocol at a time. What most customers do when using a camera like this is they use NDI to send the video to their switcher across a local network and then the switcher is in charge of streaming out to YouTube via RTMP. (switcher can either be hardware like a NewTek Tricaster or software such as Vmix, Wirecast, or OBS) 2) there is no additional licensing cost for accessing NDI. I hope it works out for you!

Q: 4. This basically looks like the Elvid video switcher, what is the difference between this and the Elvid?

A: No differences between the switchers, other than the branding.

Q: 5. Is the similar Elvid switcher (which I bought) a B&H house brand, i.e., who is the actual manufacturer of this AVMATRIX unit?

A: We have not done a comparison of the AVMATRIX HVS0402U 4-Channel HDMI Video Switcher and the Elvid VSW-4H-USB 4-Input HDMI Broadcast Video Switcher. From comparing specs, the two switchers appear to be close to identical with potential software/support differences from each of the companies.

Q: 6. How many sites can it transmit to simultaneously from a single signal?.

A: None, this is not an encoder. In order to stream to multiple platforms at once a encoder is needed with multiple destination support. Look into the following item to assist you with your streaming needs that will support the following destinations Blackmagic Design Web Presenter HD https://bhpho.to/2UMXu6O RTMP, RTMPS, Facebook, YouTube, Wowza, and more

Q: 7. Does this support encoding via USB-C for both Windows and Mac?

A: Yes, encoding via USB-C is supported for both Windows and Mac. https://www.avmatrix.net/download/

Q: 8. AVMATRIX VS0601U Q&A - does this machine have chrome effect or chrome key?

A: Yes, the AVMATRIX VS0601U has luma/Chroma keying.

Q: 9. Will this unit input and pass 10-bit color depth signals?

A: As the BZBgear 4-Channel Live Streaming Video Switcher/Audio Mixer uses YUV color space for video, it would pass an 8-bit 4:2:0 signal.

Q: 10. does this input and output stereo left/right audio?

A: Yes, the Kondor Blue HDMI to USB-C Capture Card for Live Streaming Video & Audio would support two channels of audio.