Product Description
The Switchblade Zephyr is an all-in-one, road-ready portable switcher for 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, transportable unit. This compact system can easily be taken on an airplane and is robust enough to handle multicamera streaming events. Key features include an integrated Full HD monitor for great visuals, a flip-down display cover with keyboard and touchpad, XLR audio inputs and headphone outputs for advanced audio control, quiet operation, US-based technical support, a vMix software license for enhanced functionality, support for up to 4x SDI video inputs, NDI and SRT input and output capabilities, up to 3 independent streaming outputs for multitasking, and graphic overlays, remote guests, and replay for advanced control. Technical specs include a 6-core Intel Core i5 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics with 8GB VRAM, a 17.3-inch Full HD display, an 82-key English keyboard, a touchpad, a T-bar control surface, multiple video and audio inputs and outputs, a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and more.
Using the Switchblade Zephyr is easy. First, connect your video sources to the available 3G - SDI inputs or the optional additional SDI or HDMI inputs. For audio, use the XLR, 3.5mm line - in, or mic - in ports. Then, power on the system and start vMix software. You can control the production using the T - bar and the various buttons on the control surface. Customize the buttons according to your needs using vMix MIDI comments. When streaming, you can choose up to 3 independent RTMP outputs for platforms like Facebook and YouTube. For remote guests, use the vMix call feature. As for storage, the 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD can hold a significant amount of video and data. When it comes to maintenance, keep the system in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Periodically check the connections to make sure they are secure. If you encounter any issues, reach out to the US - based technical support for assistance.
