Switchblade LPU2 with 8x SDI and 4x SDI bi-directional inputs/outputs

12-channel SDI vMix switcher solution for studio or remote production

The LPU2 is a compact, rackmount video switcher based on vMix live production software. Building off the success of Switchblade's popular vMix turnkey systems, including the LPU4 and Turbo, the LPU2 packs all the essential features and I/O for running multi-camera, multi-source live broadcasts in any location.

Today's live events rely increasingly on a combination of traditional physical inputs like SDI, as well as IP sources, including NDI and SRT. The LPU2 handles both with equal ease, packing eight (8) 3G-SDI inputs, four (4) bi-directional 3G-SDI inputs/outputs, and vMix's native support for NDI, NDI|HX, SRT, RTMP, and RTSP network video sources.

The compact, short-depth 2U chassis makes this tiny rack-mountable platform ideal for smaller studio rack spaces and transportable flypacks. Even setups without rack cabinets will find its diminutive size small enough to use on top of a desk.

Key Features

• Live switching of SDI and network video inputs
• Includes perpetual license of vMix Pro software with 1 year of free version updates
• NDI input and output
• Up to 4096 x 2160 resolution (applies only to IP video inputs)
• 8 x 3G-SDI inputs
• 4 x 3G-SDI bi-directional connections
• 4 x external display outputs for user interface, multiview, and more
• 4 x overlay channels for graphics, text, images, and more
• 2 x media recorders
• ISO recording on all SDI inputs
• Simultaneous streaming to 3 destinations
• Integrates with Zoom for capturing individual participants
• GT Designer Standard and Advanced titling software included
• 8 x Remote callers with vMix Call feature
• 8-channel replay and slow-motion playback with vMix Replay (standalone app or inside vMix)
• PTZ camera control

Technical Specifications

• Form-factor: 2U rackmount/desktop
• Video Inputs: 8 x Micro-BNC* 3G-SDI inputs, up to 1080p60
• Video Inputs / Outputs: 1 x Micro-BNC* 3G-SDI, up to 1080p60
• Display Outputs: 2 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 x HDMI 2.1a
• Analog Audio Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm (1/8") line level stereo input, 1 x 3.5mm (1/8") microphone level input
• Analog Audio Output: 1 x 3.5mm (1/8") line level stereo output
• Processing: 20-core Intel Core i7-14700F processor
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
• Memory: 32GB DDR5
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
• Network: 2 x 2.5Gb/s Ethernet RJ-45 port, WiFi 6
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Dimensions: 17.00" x 13.05" x 3.46" / 432mm x 331.5mm x 88mm
• Weight: 19 lbs / 8.6 kg

* Note: All SDI connections are Micro-BNC and require adapters to connect to full-sized BNC cables. Adapters can be ordered in kits of four with SKU: SWBS-4XUBNC-BNC.