Switchblade LPU
Enterprise-Class
Live Production Units
Overview
When you can’t afford to compromise on your live event production you need enterprise-grade hardware and software.
The LPU series of broadcast switchers from Switchblade are rock-solid platforms for vMix production software.
Designed to fit into short-depth rack enclosures, these robust multi-source broadcasting
Product Features
- Short-depth rack chassis (10-20")
- 1U to 4U models
- 4-16 SDI inputs
- 4K HDMI input options
- NDI I/O support
- Removable SSD bays
- Multiple 1G and 10G networking options
- Optional integrated PoE switch
Available Systems
Below are some example platform configurations, many can be merged so that a single platform can for example be both switcher, NDI, graphics, and signage optimizing the utility of a single product. Inquire as to custom pricing.
Model
LPU1
LPU4
Chassis Height
Chassis Depth
Processor
Graphics
Memory
Base Storage
Networking
Video Inputs
Video Outputs
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Software
Max Input Resolution
1920 x 1080
4096 x 2160
Overlay Channels
4
4
Recorder
1 channel recording
2 channel recording
Streaming Outputs
3 RTMP streaming outputs (Facebook, YouTube, custom URL)
NDI Inputs
Unlimited inputs (depending on video and project settings)
NDI Outputs
1
4
SRT Inputs
Unlimited inputs (depending on video and project settings)
SRT Outputs
1
4
Fullscreen Outputs
1
2
Remote Callers (vMix Call)
1 caller
4 or 8 callers
Replay Channels (vMix Replay)
N/A
1 or 8 cameras
Titling Software Included (All Versions)
GT Designer Standard – Includes 100+ Built-In Animated Titles, Scoreboards, Tickers
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 prerecorded content when your event is offline.
Scripting
N/A
Yes
PTZ Control
N/A
Yes
Starting Price
LPU1
screen size
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Chassis Size
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Weight
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Processor
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screen size
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Memory
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Storage
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Video Inputs
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Networking
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Software
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LPU3
screen size
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Chassis Size
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Weight
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Processor
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screen size
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Memory
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Storage
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Video Inputs
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Networking
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Software
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LPU4
screen size
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Chassis Size
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Weight
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Processor
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screen size
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Memory
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Storage
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Video Inputs
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Networking
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Software
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