Switchblade Systems Zephyr 4-Input 3G-SDI/HDMI Portable Live Production System

The Road-Ready Portable Switcher: Switchblade Zephyr
When it comes to live production, a complete setup requires multiple pieces of equipment to work together seamlessly. What if you need to relocate your gear or work in a tight space? Enter Switchblade Zephyr, the all-in-one solution that combines a powerful vMix PC, 17-inch HD monitor, keyboard, control surface, and audio interface into a single, transportable unit. Its compact size makes it easy to carry onboard an airplane, yet it is robust enough to run a multicamera streaming event.

Key Features

• Zephyr Road-Ready Portable Switcher, a top-notch live production system
• Equipped with an integrated Full HD monitor for superior visuals
• Features a flip-down display cover with keyboard and touchpad
• Includes XLR audio inputs and headphone outputs for advanced audio control
• Promises quiet operation for disturbance-free use
• Offers US-based technical support for reliable assistance
• Supplement with vMix software license for enhanced functionality
• Supports up to 4x SDI and 4x HDMI video inputs for diverse connectivity
• Provides NDI and SRT input and output capabilities
• Allows up to 3 independent streaming outputs for multi-tasking
• Features graphic overlays, remote guests, & replay for advanced longitudinal control.

Technical Specifications

Processor
6-core Intel Core i5
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB VRAM
Display
17.3-inch (diagonal) Full HD 1920x1080 resolution
Input Devices
82-key English keyboard, Touchpad with left/right mouse buttons
Control Surface
T-bar, 8-channel LED backlit Preview/Program buttons
Record, Live (Stream), 3 Logo overlay buttons, Video clip play/stop, Previous clip, Next clip, 4 Transition buttons, Out, FTB, Auto, Cut
* All buttons are fully customizable using vMix MIDI comments
Video Inputs
Four (4) 3G-SDI inputs
Optional additional (4) SDI or (4) HDMI inputs
Audio Inputs/Outputs
Inputs
2 x XLR In, 1 x 3.5mm line-in, 1 x 3.5mm mic-in
Outputs
2 x 1/4” line-out, 1 x 1/4” headphone out, 1 x 3.5mm line-out
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
Networking
1 X 2.5Gbps Ethernet
Dimensions
16.92” W x 12” H x 7.97” D (430mm W x 330mm H x 202.5mm D)
Weight
28 lbs. (12.7 kg)
Software Version
vMix HD
Max Input Resolution
1920 x 1080
Graphic Overlays
4
Recorder
1 channel recording
Streaming Outputs
3 RTMP streaming outputs (Facebook, YouTube, custom URL)
NDI Inputs
Unlimited inputs (depending on video and project settings)
NDI Outputs
1
SRT Inputs
Unlimited inputs (depending on video and project settings)
SRT Outputs
1
Fullscreen Output
1
External Output
4
Virtual Sets
Built-in and customizable virtual sets with full motion zoom and high-quality chroma keying
Titling Software Included
GT Designer Standard - Includes 100+ Built-In Animated Titles, Scoreboards, Tickers
Playlist
Switch between multiple live inputs or prerecorded videos without manual intervention.
Video List
Create playlists of video files to play in sequence - a great way to stream prerecorded content when your event is offline.
Remote Callers (vMix call)
1 caller
Color Correction
Professional color correction on every input, including lift, gamma, gain, luminance, hue, saturation with real-time vectorscope monitoring.