Marshall presents a switcher and a PTZ controller at NAB 2024

The new VMV-402-3GSH is a four-input, auto-scaling, seamless switcher that Marshall Electronics has been shown for the first time at NAB 2024 and is designed to become a reliable part of any infrastructure.

The Marshall VMV-402-3GSH can be used in studios, mobile units, editing rooms and even as an input expander for existing production mixers. His simple command structure allows easy integration with Crestron and other control surfaces and automation systems via Ethernet or RS232. The switcher accepts four 3GSDI sources while inputs 1 and 2 also accept HDMI.

Fast and seamless switching, accepts all common input formats/frame rates and converts them to a single output format. Program output is available simultaneously as SDI and HDMI. A second HDMI output provides a full-time quad view. It is easily configured using convenient on-screen menus or a web graphical user interface, without the need for special applications or cables. The unit has a height of 1RU and a full rack width.

Robert Ramos, West Coast Regional Sales Director for Marshall Electronics, notes that "the new VMV-402-3GSH will be debuted at this year's NAB show. Expanding our line of switches is a natural progression at Marshall as it complements our range of cameras, creating a more complete solution in the field."

VS-PTC-300PTZ

At its booth in Las Vegas, Marshall has also demonstrated its new VS-PTC-300PTZ camera controller that allows control multiple cameras via serial and IP interfaces simultaneously and allows easy NDI/IP configuration using NDI/IP discovery.

Using different connection and control methods can be beneficial when migrating to larger configurations while maintaining legacy products on the same system.

The built-in information display screen acts as a video monitor for NDI and RTSP streams, confirming stream integrity.

The VS-PTC-300 is designed for Work seamlessly with multiple camera protocols and connection types. Used in broadcast, live event production, content creation and houses of worship, the VSPTC-300 offers detailed operation via a high-quality PTZ joystick, zoom rocker and individual fine-tuning knobs. Settings include iris, white balance, exposure, red/blue balance, shutter speed, focus, pan/tilt speed, and zoom speed.

The VS-PTC-300 can store up to 256 presets including image adjustment parameters. Dedicated knobs and control buttons provide direct access to the most frequently used functions without having to use the camera menus.