The PRODUCTION BOT Switch 8 with Control Surface Kit can serve as a mobile live production studio, an editing station, or a DIT station. This powerful system includes vMix Pro live streaming software and Windows 10 Home Edition preinstalled. One unit can cut cameras, run replays, integrate custom graphics, record programs, and isolate cameras. Compatible with any broadcast setting, including 4K, variable frame rate, and external audio via XLR or 14" Stream output to prominent streaming platforms including Facebook, Periscope, and Twitch. While the Production Bot is ideal for small footprints, the Multiview options of vMix enable the screen space to be expanded and populated. The Bot Switch 8 comes equipped with a 17.3-inch display, a Control Surface, a rolling bag with a telescoping handle, a Shuttle replay controller, and a USB Wi-Fi adapter.

Built-in Display
The built-in display eliminates the need for external monitors but can still be expanded via DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort for multiviewer and other application
access using external monitors.

I/O Cards
The Production Bot Switch 8 is equipped with an AJA capture card including eight HD-SDI inputs/outputs. You can also group four inputs together to provide two 4K inputs. When using the card in 4K mode, standard 1080/720 resolutions are unavailable. With up to two SDI outputs, producers can send multiple high-resolution feeds. For example, a “dirty” version complete with overlays for broadcast and a “clean” version for recording and reuse later. Alternatively, one output can be dedicated to connecting a broadcast-grade preview monitor to supplement the Production Bot’s built-in screen.

Removable SSD Slots for ISO Recording
Production Bot Switch 8 includes a 1TB SSD drive pre-loaded in one of the four hot-swap bays enabling ISO recording of any input. When finished, unplug the drives to move your footage to another machine for post-production or archiving.

vMix Call and NDI Capable
vMix Call makes it easy to add remote guests to your live production. With only a web browser and webcam, your guest can connect to your live show with HD video and high-quality audio from anywhere in the world. Send and receive multiple channels of broadcast quality low-latency video over a gigabit ethernet network utilizing NDI with vMix.

Balanced XLR/TRS Audio I/O
2 channels of audio over balanced XLR/TRS is allowed on top of the 16 channels of embedded SDI. The included XLR outputs can also allow a custom audio monitoring solution. Finally, if analog audio isn’t available, the Production Bot Switch 8 can interface with USB audio inputs and outputs, as well as Dante (separate software required).

PRODUCTION BOT Control Surface for Switch Systems

The PB-CS Production Bot Control Surface adds tactile controls and a traditional production switching interface to a Production Bot Switch 4, Switch 8, or any system running vMix software. It features 12 backlit programs, previews, and overlay buttons that work with the vMix interface. It also offers four downstream delegation buttons to quickly activate overlays, as well as a T-bar for smooth manual transitions between sources. For customized control, there are user-assignable function buttons that can be set to vMix shortcuts, including complex macro-styled trigger events.

PB-CS Control Surface Features:

NKK professional key switches are color backlit with red, green, and amber LEDs that correspond to the status of the pre-assigned input
Powered using an included 3.3' USB cable; low latency communication.
Twelve program, preview, and overlay buttons in traditional cross-point layout for input control.
Four downstream key delegation buttons to activate inputs as overlays.
Two assignable transition buttons to control vMix configured transitions at any rate, including Cut, Fade, Zoom,
Wipe, Slide, Fly, CrossZoom, FlyRotate, Cube, and CubeZoom.
A Take button is included for instant cuts.
Fade to Black button will fade the output video and audio to black.
Smooth motion, high resolution, T-bar enables clean transitions between sources.
Function Keys - User assignable functions keys control vMix Shortcuts including complex macro-styled trigger events.
Easy setup can be done within the vMix interface.