USB Tactile Control of vMix and PTZ Cameras

The Switchblade VMC12 PRO is a compact hardware control surface for vMix. With all the essential features of vMix at the touch of a button, your live productions will be easy to manage without resorting to a mouse and keyboard. The VMC12 PRO is ideal for productions that use PTZ cameras in conjunction with vMix, making it a valuable tool for high schools, colleges, and churches in particular. The VMC12 PRO features preview and program rows for 12 channels, audio knobs, T-bar, and a high-quality PTZ joystick. The controller requires only a single USB cable connected to your computer's USB port where it receives power and data. Only a MIDI configuration file is required to map all the buttons to vMix, which can also be customized to your liking.

Key Features:

• 64 high-quality, LED backlit buttons, including:
  • Two rows of 12-channel preview and program buttons
  • Shift button to access additional channels 13-24
  • 12 title/overlay buttons for both preview and program
  • Four shortcut function buttons for record, stream, external screen output, and fade-to-black
  • Five auto-transition buttons
  • Large Auto and Take channel switching buttons
  • Four Media/DSK1 shortcut buttons
  • Media playback buttons, including Play/Pause, Previous, Next, and Loop
• Built-in PTZ control section, including:
  • High-quality PTZ joystick
  • 4 camera preset buttons
  • Preview, Program, Camera, and VI
• USB powered from the host computer
• RS232 for serial PTZ camera control
• Optional wireless tally lights

Technical Specifications:

• Input Voltage: USB 5V 300mA
• Ports: USB Type-B, DB-9 RS232, WiFi (for wireless tally)
• Communication Protocols: USB, MIDI, RS232
• PTZ Protocols: VISCA, VISCA over IP*, PELCO-D, PELCO-P, and NDI* * Requires vMix and LAN connection to cameras through the host computer
• Power Source: USB port, nominal voltage 5 VDC
• Material: Aluminum and Steel
• Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg
• Dimensions: 18" W x 9.5" D x 3" high (not including PTZ joystick) / 457.2mm x 241.3mm x 76.2mm