Professional 16-Channel Live Production Switcher Powered by vMix

Produce live broadcasts for concerts, sporting events, church services, and more!

The Switchblade Systems LPU4 is a powerful and flexible live production platform for multi-camera switching, graphics, replay, recording, and streaming. Designed around vMix live production software, the LPU4 offers high-end processing, storage, and a multitude of video connection options to give you full access to all the features of vMix. And like all Switchblade products, the LPU4 is backed by amazing technical support and know-how to keep your broadcast running.

Key Features

• Powered by vMix 4K software – Lifetime license included
• 12x 3G-SDI inputs with full-sized BNC connectors
• 4x Bi-directional 3G-SDI connectors, configurable as inputs or outputs
• 4x DisplayPort outputs for a user interface monitor, plus up to 3 external displays
• Supports both SDI and IP inputs, including NDI, NDI|HX, RTMP, RTSP, and SRT
• 4 SRT outputs
• 4 NDI outputs
• Stream to up to 3 destinations simultaneously
• ISO recording on multiple channels
• Two independent recording channels for program records and backup
• Remote caller input support, including direct integration with Zoom
• Replay and slow-motion
• Titling software for animated text, graphics, scoreboards, and tickers
• PTZ control
• Playlist automation
• Video lists of pre-recorded video files
• Advance scripting for more control

Technical Specifications

• Video Inputs: 8x 3G-SDI (up to 1080p60)
• Video Inputs / Outputs: 4x 3G-SDI (up to 1080p60)
• Sync: 1x Genlock input
• Audio I/O: 1x 3.5mm line-in, 1x 3.5mm mic-in, 1x 3.5mm line-out
• Storage: 1TB NVMe Solid State Drive
• Processor: 20-core Intel Core i7-1400KF
• Memory: 32GB DDR5 RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX A5000 with 24GB GDDR6 RAM
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Dimensions: 16.89″ x 17.00″ x 6.96″ / 429mm x 432mm x 176.75mm
• Weight: 40 lbs. / 18.1kg