Switchblade LPU4 vMix Pro Switcher with 8-channel SDI I/O with Bluefish444 Kronos K8

The Switchblade Systems LPU4 is a powerful and flexible live production platform for multi-camera switching, graphics, replay, recording, and streaming. Designed around vMix Pro live production software and the Bluefish444 Kronos K8 video board, the LPU4 offers high-end processing, storage, low-latency I/O 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 Pro software – Lifetime license included
• Bluefish444 Kronos K8 featuring 8x 3G-SDI bi-directional input/output channels with ultra-low end-to-end latency
• 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 bi-directional inputs/outputs
• 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 i7-14700KF
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX A4000 with 6,144 CUDA cores, 16GB GDDR6 RAM
• Network: 2x 2.5Gb/s Ethernet RJ-45 ports
• 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