Switchblade Zephyr Portable All-In-One Production System - 8x SDI

About: Switchblade Zephyr Portable All-In-One Production System - 8x SDI

The Switchblade Zephyr is a portable live production switcher built for operators who need professional-grade performance without a permanent installation. It combines powerful desktop internals, an integrated 8-channel control surface, professional XLR audio, and a built-in 17-inch monitor into a single transportable unit with room to grow as your production needs evolve.

• vMix HD – The world’s leading PC-based live production software
• Rugged chassis with corner bumpers and carrying handle
• All-in-one design with 17-inch Full HD display
• Fold-down keyboard + touchpad screen cover
• Switcher control surface integrated into the keyboard panel – Control most aspects of vMix with tactile buttons and t-bar
• 2-input/2-output professional analog audio interface with per-channel trim, phantom power, and master headphone output
• Up to 8 video inputs – 4x 3G-SDI, 8x 3G-SDI inputs, or 4x SDI/4x HDMI inputs

Available Systems

Whether you’re running a multicamera sports stream or a corporate event on the road, the Zephyr has a configuration to match. All three models include vMix HD, an integrated control surface, professional XLR audio, US-based technical support, and a full year warranty with no subscription fees.

• 4x SDI
  • 4x 3G-SDI inputs
  • 2x XLR audio inputs, 2x 1/4″ audio outputs
  • Integrated control panel
  • Meets vMix “Opal” Reference System specs
  • vMix HD software included
• 4x SDI + 4x HDMI
  • 4x 3G-SDI and 4x HDMI inputs
  • 2x XLR audio inputs, 2x 1/4″ audio outputs
  • Integrated control panel
  • Meets vMix “Opal” Reference System specs
  • vMix HD software included
• 8x SDI
  • 8x 3G-SDI inputs
  • 2x XLR audio inputs, 2x 1/4″ audio outputs
  • Integrated control panel
  • Meets vMix “Opal” Reference System specs
  • vMix HD software included

Specifications

• Video & Audio Connections
  • Video Inputs/Outputs: 8x 3G-SDI inputs
  • Audio
    • Inputs: 2x XLR In, 1x 3.5mm line-in, 1x 3.5mm mic-in
    • Outputs: 2x 1/4" line-out, 1x 1/4" headphone out, 1x 3.5mm line-out
• Hardware 
  • Display: 17.3-inch (diagonal) Full HD 1920x1080 resolution
  • Control Panel: T-bar, 8-channel LED backlit Preview/Program buttons. Record, Live (Stream), 3 Logo overlay buttons, Video clip play/stop, Previous clip, Next clip, 4 Transition buttons, Out, FTB, Auto, Cut. [All buttons are fully customizable using vMix MIDI commands]
  • Input Devices: 82-key English keyboard, touchpad with left/right mouse buttons
  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core Ulra 5 245KF 14-core processor
  • Graphics (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
  • Memory (RAM): 16GB DDR5 RAM
  • Storage: 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Network: 1x 2.5Gbps Ethernet RJ-45 port, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
• Software: 
  • Included Software: vMix HD
  • Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • Remote Callers: 1 remote caller with vMix Call (included)
  • Overlay Channels: 8 channels
  • Recorder: 1 recorder channel
  • Streaming Outputs: 5 simultaneous live streams
  • NDI Inputs: Unlimited NDI inputs (depending on video source and project)
  • SRT Inputs: Unlimited SRT inputs (depending on video source and project)
  • NDI/SRT Outputs: 1 output
  • Fullscreen Outputs: 1 external monitor output from graphics card (HDMI or DisplayPort)
  • Titling Software: GT Designer Standard — Includes 100+ Built-In Animated Titles, Scoreboards, and Tickers
  • Color Correction: Professional color correction on every input, including lift, gamma, gain, luminance, hue, saturation with real-time vectorscope monitoring.
  • Playlist: Switch between multiple live inputs or pre-recorded videos without manual intervention.
  • Video List: Create playlists of video files to play in sequence — a great way to stream pre-recorded content when your event is offline.
  • Zoom Integration: 1 input — Receive audio and video from one Zoom meeting
• Physical
  • Weight: 28 lbs
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.92 x 12 x 7.97 inch (430 x 330 x 202.5 mm)