Overview

Live streaming can be produced with one or multiple cameras, the latter providing different angles. When your setup requires two or more cameras, it’s time to get a video hardware production switcher.

A production switcher, or video mixer, connects multiple audio/video feeds like PTZ cameras and presentation slides displaying these feeds in Multiview on a display prior to streaming the final image. These video feeds can be switched for different angle shots for the final Program out feed for live streaming. Most production switchers offer a USB capture output eliminating the requirement for a Capture Device, but if the switcher does not offer this output, you will require a Capture Device or Card for HDMI or SDI signal conversion to USB. The purpose of the USB connection is so the video feed can be selected using a software program for live streaming like OB Studios, vMix, ProPresenter, XSplit, etc. Another cool benefit is many production switchers also have the ability to add creative production elements to your broadcast like logos. To ensure you are choosing the best switcher for your application, make certain to check the connections on the switcher match your cameras outputs, HDMI or SDI and that the audio connections will work if using mixers and microphones.

BZBGEAR has perfectly balanced production switchers providing broadcast-quality audio and video for a price that is hard to match.