Broadcast Pix emphasizes its commitment to IP with the new mixer with integrated PTZ camera control

The new BPswitch IX supports native 1080p/60 and seamlessly integrates MPEG-2, H.264 and other streaming formats into the same production, and provides SDI, HDMI, analog and streaming outputs.

Broadcast Pix, will emphasize its IP-based solutions next month in InfoComm 2019 in Orlando (Florida, USA) demonstrating its new integrated production mixer, BPswitch IX, as well as its new version 7.5 software with expanded IP control capabilities and its new RCC IP camera control panel.

Tony Mastantuono, Product Manager at Broadcast Pix, highlights that "IP has quickly become the cornerstone of the professional AV market, and Broadcast Pix has introduced the best solutions for IP-based multi-camera productions. BPswitch IX offers the flexibility to control and switch legacy IP, wireless and SDI sources that span large facilities, while our latest software update allows Broadcast Pix users to switch live productions from anywhere in the room or across the country via a mobile device. Additionally, our new RCC controller provides the flexibility of a stand-alone camera control unit with a very intuitive user interface.”

BPswitch IX is designed for auditoriums, stadiums, conference rooms and other facilities equipped with remote cameras that are switched from a central control room. It has six network inputs that admit NDI and RTSP cameras and other sources, plus two SDI/HDMI inputs (including an analog input for legacy sources). The system native 1080p/60 It seamlessly integrates MPEG-2, H.264 and other streaming formats into the same production, and provides SDI, HDMI, analog and streaming outputs.

Like other BPswitch models, BPswitch IX includes 3D Motion Graphics CG multilayer NewBlueNTX, que incluye cientos de plantillas para simplificar los tercios inferiores, los errores, las animaciones, los rollos, los rastreos y los efectos. Otras herramientas de flujo de trabajo incorporadas incluyen ocho canales de clips y gráficos, tres manipuladores con DVE, grabación de programas, macros basadas en archivos, conjuntos virtuales ClearKey chromakey y Virtual Studios, y vistas múltiples personalizables en BPview.

Con el nuevo software de la versión 7.5 y la plataforma opcional de control de pantalla táctil Broadcast Pix Commander, all BPswitch models can provide browser-based mixing on mobile devices. The update enables remote control of servers and robotic cameras, access to all workflow tools, and viewing of all production elements over a standard Internet connection. The Broadcast Pix BPNet™ IP ecosystem delivers the system's IP control capabilities securely and with low latency.

Version 7.5 also offers a Improved control for routers, cameras and streaming CDNs, as well as interesting improvements to its BPfusion CG automation software. The software is included with any new BPswitch system, available as a free upgrade for any system under warranty, or available for $995 for systems no longer under warranty.

Ideal for remote productions, the RCC can be used as camera controller dedicated with any BPswitch integrated production switcher, Broadcast Pix Commander touchscreen control platform or third-party production switcher. With its open, software-defined architecture, RCC can control a variety of PTZ and broadcast cameras, as well as robotic heads, and mix IP protocols within the same production.

The seven inch touch screen RCC provides intuitive menu navigation and allows you to customize camera presets, shot name, and more. Additionally, its three-axis joystick with adjustable zoom speed and one-touch autofocus enables smooth and precise shooting control. RCC includes native IP support for Panasonic and Sony PTZ cameras, with optional support for other cameras and robotic heads.