HDVS42U: 4-Channel 1080P FHD HDMI Live Streaming Switcher Mixer with HDMI/USB-C Output

The BZBGEAR BG-HDVS42U is an HDMI live streaming switcher mixer, with powerful features for a professional result. 

From the Manufacturer:

Compact and versatile, the BG-HDVS42U HDMI production switcher provides users with a powerful set of features designed to deliver professional-quality results. With full audio mixing capabilities, multiple transition options, graphic overlays, PC software utility, and USB-C program output, the BG-HDVS42U provides high-performance and tremendous value.

Connectivity and Features

The BG-HDVS42U’s four HDMI inputs support resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz. Video outputs include one HDMI program output, one HDMI multiview output, and one USB type-C output. Audio can be de-embedded from all four HDMI sources and mixed with the two 3.5mm analog inputs. Each audio channel can be delayed to ensure proper sync with the video signal. The mixed audio is embedded to the HDMI and USB-C program outputs. The DB-15 Tally connection provides support for compatible systems.

Control

The BG-HDVS42U includes a full-featured PC control utility, offering enhanced access to all functions including switching, mixing, luma and chroma key, PIP, and POP. DSK and Logo overlays can also be controlled.

A variety of transition effects include such as wipe, mix, and dip. The integrated media library comes with 49 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, and two-color generators. Graphics can be imported and overlayed using this library, enabling operators to utilize their own custom logos and overlays for video output.

Features:

• HDMI: 4 inputs, 1 PGM out, 1 multiview out
• Integrated Capture: USB-C output for recording or streaming via PC
• Media Library: Import graphics for custom logos and overlays
• Audio Inputs: 2 x 3.5mm inputs for microphones or external audio feeds
• Audio Mixer: Mix HDMI embedded audio, analog inputs, supports audio delay function
• T-bar/Auto/Cut: T-bar/Auto/Cut transitions; various effects: WIPE (9x2 patterns)/MIX/DIP
• Media library: 49 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, 2 color generators
• LAN port for PC software remote control
• FTB/ MUTE/ STILL/ GPIO for tally customer configuration import and export

Specifications:

CONNECTION

• Video In: HDMI type-A x4
• Video Out:
  • HDMI type-A PGM x1
  • HDMI type-A Multiview x1
  • USB 2.0 type C x1 (Streaming on PC)
  • Assignable HDMI 1~4, PGM, Clean PGM, PVW, Color bar, Multiview
• Audio In: MIC/ Line level (3.5mm stereo audio) x2
• PC Control Port: LAN x1
• Media Library: USB type-A x1 (USB disk port for image import and firmware upgrade)
• Tally Port: DB-15 x1
• Power In: DC 12V x1

FUNCTIONS

• Transitions: T-Bar/ AUTO/ CUT
• Effects: Wipe (9x2 patterns)/ Mix/ DIP/ Pattern/ Still (freeze)/ MUTE/ FTB
• Layouts: 2 styles of Multiview layout (6 windows and status)
• Keys: Upstream Key: Luma Key x1/ Chroma Key x1/ PiP x2/ POP
• Downstream Key: DSK x1/ Logo x1
• Audio Mixer: HDMI x4 and MIC/ Line level x2;
• Audio delay: 0-500ms
• Media: Default image: 49 preset patterns
• Local image: up to 16 imported images
• Capture image: up to 16 captured images
• Generators:
  • Pattern generator x1
  • Color generators x2

STANDARDS

• HDMI In Format Support:
  • 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98
  • 1080i 50/ 59.94/ 60
  • 720p 60/ 59.94 /50/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98
  • 576i 50, 576p 50, 480p 59.94/ 60, 480i 59.94/ 60
• HDMI PGM Out: 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98; 1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50
• HDMI Multiview Out: 1080p 60/ 59.94/ 50/ 48/ 47.95/ 30/ 29.97/ 25/ 24/ 23.98; 1080i 60/ 59.94/ 50
• HDMI Color Space: RGB/ YUV
• USB Capture Out: MJPG, Up to 1080p@60
• Media Format: USB disk format support: FAT32, Ext3, Ext4, up to 256GB
• Image format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga
• Logo format support: png, bmp, jpg, gif, jpeg, ppm, pbm, tif, jps, mpo, tga
• Logo size support: 10×10 pixel to 600×600 pixel

OTHERS

• Power: Wide voltage: 7~24V; Operating power: 12W (12V 1A)
• Dimension (L×W×D): 9.65 x 5.63 x 1.77in [245 x 143 x 45mm]
• Weight: Net: 2.3 lbs [1030g]; Gross: 3.3 lbs [1500g]
• Temperature: Working: -4°F~140°F / -20°C~60°C, Storage: -22°F~158°F / -30°C~70°C