Product Description
The Switchblade Zephyr is a remarkable all-in-one portable live production system designed for seamless live production. It combines a powerful vMix PC, a 17 - inch HD monitor, a keyboard, a control surface, and an audio interface into a single, easy - to - transport unit. Ideal for those who need to relocate their gear or work in tight spaces, its compact size allows you to carry it on an airplane, yet it's robust enough to handle multicamera streaming events.
**Key Features**:
- The Zephyr is a top - class road - ready portable switcher, a premier live production system.
- It comes with an integrated Full HD monitor for outstanding visuals.
- A flip - down display cover with keyboard and touchpad offers convenience.
- XLR audio inputs and headphone outputs provide advanced audio control.
- Operates quietly for undisturbed use.
- US - based technical support ensures reliable assistance.
- Supplemented with a vMix software license for enhanced functionality.
- Supports up to 4x SDI and 4x HDMI video inputs for versatile connectivity.
- Has NDI and SRT input and output capabilities.
- Allows up to 3 independent streaming outputs for multitasking.
- Features graphic overlays, remote guests, and replay for advanced control.
**Technical Specifications**:
- **Processor**: 6 - core Intel Core i5
- **Graphics**: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB VRAM
- **Display**: 17.3 - inch (diagonal) Full HD 1920x1080 resolution
- **Input Devices**: 82 - key English keyboard, Touchpad with left/right mouse buttons
- **Control Surface**: T - bar, 8 - channel LED backlit Preview/Program buttons, various customizable function buttons
- **Video Inputs**: Four (4) 3G - SDI inputs, optional additional (4) SDI or (4) HDMI inputs
- **Audio Inputs/Outputs**: Multiple input and output options for diverse audio needs
- **Storage**: 1TB NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- **Networking**: 1 X 2.5Gbps Ethernet
- **Dimensions**: 16.92” W x 12” H x 7.97” D (430mm W x 330mm H x 202.5mm D)
- **Weight**: 28 lbs. (12.7 kg)
- **Software Version**: vMix HD
- **Max Input Resolution**: 1920 x 1080
- **Graphic Overlays**: 4
- **Recorder**: 1 channel recording
- **Streaming Outputs**: 3 RTMP streaming outputs (Facebook, YouTube, custom URL)
- **NDI Inputs**: Unlimited inputs (depending on video and project settings)
- **NDI Outputs**: 1
- **SRT Inputs**: Unlimited inputs (depending on video and project settings)
- **SRT Outputs**: 1
- **Fullscreen Output**: 1
- **External Output**: 4
- **Virtual Sets**: Built - in and customizable virtual sets with full motion zoom and high - quality chroma keying
- **Titling Software Included**: GT Designer Standard with 100+ Built - In Animated Titles, Scoreboards, Tickers
- **Playlist**: Switch between multiple live inputs or prerecorded videos automatically.
- **Video List**: Create playlists of video files for offline content streaming.
- **Remote Callers (vMix call)**: 1 caller
- **Color Correction**: Professional color correction on every input with real - time vectorscope monitoring.
Using the Switchblade Zephyr is easy. First, power it on and connect your video sources, like cameras, to the SDI or HDMI inputs. You can choose from up to 4 SDI and 4 HDMI inputs for a wide range of connectivity. For audio, plug in your microphones or other audio devices to the XLR or 3.5mm inputs.
When it comes to controlling the system, use the control surface with its T - bar and LED backlit buttons. You can customize these buttons using vMix MIDI comments to fit your specific needs. The flip - down display cover with a keyboard and touchpad makes it convenient to operate.
For streaming, you can set up to 3 independent RTMP streaming outputs to platforms like Facebook and YouTube or a custom URL. And if you want to use remote guests, the vMix call feature allows you to have 1 caller.
Here are some important notes. Make sure to handle the system gently as it's a delicate piece of equipment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Also, keep it away from dust and debris.
For maintenance, regularly check the storage to ensure you have enough space for recording. You can clean the monitor and other surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If you encounter any technical issues, don't hesitate to reach out to the US - based technical support team for help. They're there to provide reliable assistance and get you back up and running in no time.
