Switchblade Turbo

Broadcast-Grade Live Production.

Built to Travel.

Overview

The Switchblade Turbo is a professional portable production system built for teams that need broadcast-level performance outside the studio. Connect SDI cameras, laptops, and IP video sources — then switch, mix, replay, and stream to multiple destinations, all from a single self-contained unit with a built-in 17-inch monitor. When the event is over, pack up and move on.

Product Features

Professional SDI and HDMI video inputs
Integrated 17-inch Full HD monitor — no external display needed
Powerful Intel Core processor and NVIDIA graphics
vMix 4K or Pro software included — no subscription
NDI and SRT support for IP video workflows
Dual hot-swap removable SSD bays — ideal for recording storage and media offload
Padded carrying case included

Available Systems

The Switchblade Turbo is available in several versions to suit varying levels of production complexity. All Turbo models come complete with vMix software, US-based support, and free training resources.

Turbo Models

Turbo X

$11,995

The professional SDI entry point for schools and production teams ready to step up from consumer gear. Combines 4x 3G-SDI and 4x HDMI inputs with vMix 4K in a portable broadcast studio built for live sports and events.

4x 3G-SDI + 4x HDMI inputs for flexible camera setups
Includes vMix 4K for HD and 4K live production
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti handles demanding multi-camera workflows
Ideal for high school and college sports, streaming, and live events

Turbo X 12G

$13,995

Built for production teams running 4K60 or multi-format broadcast workflows. Four 12G-SDI inputs, a workstation-class RTX A4500 GPU, and a 24-core processor make this the choice for college sports and professional streaming crews.

4x 12G-SDI inputs support up to 4K60 per channel
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 24-core processor and RTX A4500 GPU
Includes vMix 4K for advanced live production
Ideal for college sports broadcasts, production companies, and network affiliates

Turbo Elite

$16,995

The flagship Turbo for broadcast professionals who need bi-directional 12G-SDI I/O, up to 8x configurable SDI inputs, and the full power of vMix Pro — including 8-channel replay. Built for network-level productions with no compromises.

4x Bi-directional 12G-SDI I/O + 8x configurable SDI inputs
NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 24-core
Includes vMix Pro with 8-channel replay, 8 remote callers, and advanced scripting
Ideal for professional sports production, broadcast trucks, and network-level events

Turbo Hardware Specs

Model	Turbo X	Turbo X 12G	Turbo Elite
SKU	SWBS-TURX	SWBS-TURX12G	SWBS-TURE
Video & Audio Connections
Video Inputs/Outputs	4x 3G-SDI Inputs 4x HDMI Inputs	4x 12G-SDI Inputs	4x Bi-Directional 12G-SDI Inputs/Outputs 8x SDI Inputs configurable as: 8x 3G-SDI Inputs 4x 6G-SDI Inputs 2x 12G-SDI Inputs
Audio Inputs/Outputs	1 x 3.5mm line-in, 1 x 3.5mm mic-in, 1 x 3.5mm line-out
Hardware Specifications
Display	17.3-inch (diagonal) Full HD 1920x1080 resolution
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 24-core processor
Graphics (GPU)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 16GB GDDR7 RAM	NVIDIA RTX A4500, 20GB GDDR6 RAM	NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, 24GB GDDR7 RAM
Memory (RAM)	32GB DDR5 RAM
Storage	1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) 2x Hot-swap removable 2.5" SATA SSD bays
Network	1x 5Gbps Ethernet RJ-45 port, Wi-Fi 7	1x 10Gb Ethernet RJ-45 port, 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet RJ-45 port, Wi-Fi 7
Included	USB wired keyboard, USB wired mouse, padded carrying case
Dimensions	6.67" D x 16.75" W x 13.69" H (169.41mm D x 425.45mm W x 347.73mm H)

Turbo Software Specs

Models	Turbo X Turbo X 12G	Turbo Elite
Included Software	vMix 4K	vMix Pro
Replay Channels	1-channel instant replay with vMix Replay (included)	8-channel instant replay with vMix Replay (included)
Remote Callers	4 remote callers with vMix Call (included)	8 remote callers with vMix Call (included)
Overlay Channels	8 channels
Recorder	2 independent recorders
Streaming Outputs	5 simultaneous live streams
NDI Inputs	Unlimited NDI inputs (depending on video and project settings)
NDI Outputs	4 NDI outputs
SRT Inputs	Unlimited SRT inputs (depending on video and project settings)
SRT Outputs	4 SRT outputs
Fullscreen Outputs	2 additional external monitor outputs from graphics card (HDMI or DisplayPort)
Titling Software	GT Designer Standard - Includes 100+ Built-In Animated Titles, Scoreboards, Tickers GT Designer Advanced - Build custom animated titles, including using layered Adobe PSD files
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 prerecorded 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
Scripting	Create complex automations with VB.NET and URL scripting.
PTZ Control	Control multiple Pan Tilt and Zoom cameras directly from the main interface and by shortcut and/or joystick control.
Mix Input	Add up to 15 additional "mini mixers" that support basic transitions and cuts between two different inputs.
Vertical HD	Multiple tools supporting vertical 1920p production, including project presets, safe areas, source rotation, and vertical titles.
Zoom Integration	Hosting and joining a Zoom meeting within a live production. Receive the audio and video of each participant as separate inputs.
Telestrator	Draw over any input using a web browser. Display lines, shapes, text, and images to telestrate sports, presentations, and more!

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