Switchblade LPU4
High-Performance 4U Rackmount Production Platform
Overview
The Switchblade Systems LPU4 is a powerful and flexible live production platform for multi-camera switching, graphics, replay, recording, and streaming. Designed around vMix live production software, the LPU4 offers high-end processing, storage, and a multitude of video connection options to give you full access to all the features of vMix. And like all Switchblade products, the LPU4 is backed by amazing technical support and know-how to keep your broadcast running.
Product Features
- Up to 24x 3G-SDI inputs
- Up to 8x 12G-SDI inputs
- Multi-channel ISO recording
- NDI and SRT I/O support
- Up to 8 remote callers
- Up to 8 replay channels
- Short-depth 17-inch 4U chassis
- Multi-monitor output
- 4x removable SSD bays
Available Systems
Why settle for one-size-fits-all? Unlike competitors with limited choices, the Switchblade LPU4 offers a range of configurations tailored to meet diverse production demands. And if your perfect setup isn’t on the list—we’ll build it for you. Custom solutions, precision-engineered to match your vision.
Switchblade LPU4
8- to 16-channel 3G-SDI (1080p60) switchers
LPU4 Models
4x SDI in + 4x SDI I/O
$8,495
- 8-channel 3G-SDI switcher with 4x SDI inputs and 4x Bi-directional inputs/outputs
- vMix 4K software included
8x SDI In + 4x SDI I/O
$9,495
- 12-channel 3G-SDI switcher with 8x SDI inputs and 4x SDI inputs/outputs
- vMix 4K software included
12x SDI In + 4x SDI I/O
$10,995
- 16-channel 3G-SDI switcher with 12x SDI inputs and 4x Bi-directional inputs/outputs
- Upgraded NVIDIA RTX A5000 GPU
- vMix 4K software included
LPU4 Tech Specs
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8x SDI Inputs
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12x SDI Inputs
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4x SDI In + 4x SDI I/O
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8x SDI In + 4x SDI I/O
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12x SDI In + 4x SDI I/O
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Video & Audio Connections
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Video Inputs
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8x 3G-SDI Inputs
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12x 3G-SDI Inputs
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4x 3G-SDI
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8x 3G-SDI
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12x 3G-SDI
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Video In/Out
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None
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4x Bi-Directional 3G-SDI Inputs/Outputs
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Audio Inputs
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1x 3.5mm line-in, 1x 3.5mm mic-in
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Audio Outputs
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1x 3.5mm line out
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Hardware Specifications
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Dimensions
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17.0" W x 6.96" H x 16.89" D
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Processor (CPU)
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Intel Core i7-14700KF 20-core processor
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Memory (RAM)
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32GB DDR5
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Storage (Internal)
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1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Storage (Removable)
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4x Hot-swappable 2.5" SATA SSD bays (drives not included)
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Graphics (GPU)
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NVIDIA RTX A4000 with 16GB GDDR6 RAM
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NVIDIA RTX A5000 with 24GB GDDR6 RAM
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Network
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2x RJ-45 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports
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Switchblade LPU4 Elite
12G-SDI and 24-channel 3G-SDI switchers
LPU4 Elite Models
4x 12G-SDI I/O
$10,995
- 4-channel 12G-SDI switcher with bi-directional I/O
- Upgraded GPU
- vMix 4K software included
4x 12G-SDI In
+ 4x 12G-SDI I/O
$14,995
- 8-channel 12G-SDI switcher
- AMD Threadripper CPU & RTX A5000 GPU
- vMix Pro software included
24x SDI I/O
$18,995
- 24-channel switcher 24 bi-directional 3G-SDI inputs/outputs
- AMD Threadripper CPU & RTX A5000 GPU
- vMix Pro software included
LPU4 Elite Tech Specs
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Model
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4x 12G-SDI I/O
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4x 12G-SDI + 4x 12G-SDI I/O
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24x 3G-SDI I/O
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Video & Audio Connections
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Video Inputs/Outputs
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4x Bi-Directional 12G-SDI Inputs/Outputs
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4x 12G-SDI Inputs 4x Bi-Directional 12G-SDI Inputs/Outputs |
24x Bi-Directional 3G-SDI Inputs/Outputs (also configurable as 6x 12G-SDI Inputs/Outputs) |
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Audio Inputs
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1x 3.5mm line-in, 1x 3.5mm mic-in
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Audio Outputs
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1x 3.5mm line out
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Hardware Specifications
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Dimensions
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17.0" W x 6.96" H x 16.89" D
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Processor (CPU)
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Intel Core i7-14700KF 20-core processor
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24-core processor
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Memory (RAM)
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32GB DDR5
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64GB DDR5
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Storage (Internal)
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1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
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1TB NVMe M.2 SSD (System) + 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD (Recording/Replay) |
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Storage (Removable)
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4x Hot-swappable 2.5" SATA SSD bays (drives not included)
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Graphics (GPU)
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NVIDIA RTX A5000 with 24GB GDDR6 RAM
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Network
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2x RJ-45 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports
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1x 10Gbps Ethernet RJ-45 port + 1x RJ-45 2.5Gbps Ethernet port
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Switchblade LPU4 + Bluefish444
8-channel Low-latency I/O featuring Bluefish444 Kronos
6x ST 2110 I/O
+ 2x SDI I/O
$24,995
- 8-channel switcher with 6x ST 2110 IP I/O channels and 2x 3G-SDI I/O channels
- vMix Pro software included
8x SDI I/O
$15,995
- 8-channel 3G-SDI switcher with bi-directional I/O
- Lowest end-to-end SDI latency
- vMix Pro software included
Enterprise 8x SDI I/O
$27,995
- 8-channel 3G-SDI switcher with bi-directional I/O
- Lowest end-to-end SDI latency
- Intel Xeon CPU & RTX A6000 GPU
- vMix Pro software included
LPU4 + Bluefish444 Tech Specs
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Model
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6x ST 2110 I/O + 2x 3G-SDI I/O
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8x 3G-SDI I/O
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8x 3G-SDI I/O "Enterprise"
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Video & Audio Connections
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Video Inputs/Outputs
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Bluefish444 Kronos Optikos ST IP
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Bluefish444 Kronos K8
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Audio Inputs/Outputs
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1x 3.5mm line-in, 1x 3.5mm line out, 1x 3.5mm mic-in
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Hardware Specifications
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Dimensions
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17.0" W x 6.96" H x 16.89" D
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Processor (CPU)
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Intel Core i7-14700KF 20-core processor
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Intel Xeon w5-3435X 16-core processor
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Memory (RAM)
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32GB DDR5
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64GB DDR5
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Storage (Internal)
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1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
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1TB NVMe M.2 SSD (System) + 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD (Recording/Replay) |
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Storage (Removable)
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4x Hot-swappable 2.5" SATA SSD bays (drives not included)
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Graphics (GPU)
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NVIDIA RTX A5000 with 24GB GDDR6 RAM
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NVIDIA RTX A6000 with 48GB GDDR6 RAM
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Network
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2x 2.5Gbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports
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1x 10Gbps Ethernet RJ-45 port + 1x 2.5Gbps Ethernet RJ-45 port + WiFi6 |
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Tech Specs - Software (All Models)
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Included Software
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vMix 4K
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vMix Pro
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Replay Channels
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1-channel instant replay with vMix Replay (included)
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4-channel instant replay with vMix Replay (included)
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Remote Callers
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4 remote callers with vMix Call (included)
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8 remote callers with vMix Call (included)
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Overlay Channels
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4 channels
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Recorder
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2 independent recorders
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Streaming Outputs
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5 simultaneous live streams
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NDI Inputs
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Unlimited NDI inputs (depending on video and project settings)
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NDI Outputs
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4 NDI outputs
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SRT Inputs
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Unlimited SRT inputs (depending on video and project settings)
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SRT Outputs
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4 SRT outputs
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Fullscreen Outputs
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2 additional external monitor outputs from graphics card (HDMI or DisplayPort)
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Titling Software
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GT Designer Standard – Includes 100+ Built-In Animated Titles, Scoreboards, Tickers GT Designer Advanced – Build custom animated titles, including using layered Adobe PSD files |
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Color Correction
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Professional color correction on every input, including lift, gamma, gain, luminance, hue, saturation with real-time vectorscope monitoring.
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Playlist
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Switch between multiple live inputs or prerecorded videos without manual intervention.
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Video list
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Create playlists of video files to play in sequence - agreat way to stream precorded content when your event is offline
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Scripting
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Create complex automations with VB.NEt and URL scripting.
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PTZ Control
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Control multiple Pan Tilt and Zoom cameras directly from the main interface and by shortcut and/or joystick control.
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Mix Input
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Add up to 15 additional "mini mixers" that support basic transitions and cuts between two different inputs.
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Vertical HD
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Multiple tools supporting vertical 1920p production, including project presets, safe areas, source rotation, and vertical titles.
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Zoom Integration
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Hosting and joining a Zoom meeting within a live production. Receive the audio and video of each participant as separate inputs.
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Telestrator
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Draw over any input using a web browser. Display lines, shapes, text, and images to telestrate sports, presentations, and more!
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