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BZBGEAR 4-Channel HDMI/USB-C Live Streaming Mini Video Switcher/Mixer

BH #BZBGHDVS42U • MFR #BG-HDVS42U
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BZBGEAR 4-Channel HDMI/USB-C Live Streaming Mini Video Switcher/Mixer
Key Features
  • Compact 4-Channel Video Switcher
  • 4 x Autodetected HDMI Inputs
  • HDMI PGM and Multiview Outputs
  • 1 x USB-C Output to Computer Apps
Switch up to four different HDMI video inputs while monitoring the program feed with the 4-Channel HDMI/USB-C Live Streaming Mini Video Switcher/Mixer from BZBGear. Concert productions, events, houses of worship, virtual studios, educational institutions, and live sports programming are some use cases where the switcher could be utilized. Its portable form factor makes it a TV studio you can take anywhere and set up with minimal effort or additional equipment.
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BZBGEAR BG-HDVS42U Overview

Switch up to four different HDMI video inputs while monitoring the program feed with the 4-Channel HDMI/USB-C Live Streaming Mini Video Switcher/Mixer from BZBGear. Concert productions, events, houses of worship, virtual studios, educational institutions, and live sports programming are some use cases where the switcher could be utilized. Its portable form factor makes it a TV studio you can take anywhere and set up with minimal effort or additional equipment.

You can output the four HDMI inputs via one HDMI multiview and one HDMI program output using scaling features, allowing you to view them all on the same screen with configurable PiP functionality. You can also output program video via the USB-C port to a computer for video capture and streaming applications. The switcher features four HDMI inputs that can connect to cameras or other consumer or professional sources for switching up to 1080p60 video with embedded audio. You can also mix the audio using the two analog stereo 3.5mm mic/line inputs and output along with the embedded audio. You can also remotely control the switcher via IP using software using the LAN port.

Its interface features source and destination buttons and a T-bar for transitions and cuts, as well as mix, fade, and wipe effects. It also features upstream luma key, chroma key, picture-in-picture (PiP), and picture-over-picture (PoP), as well as downstream keying and logo overlay. You can capture up to 16 screenshots and store up to 16 images using the USB-A input, and it supports external disks up to 256GB in capacity. It also features two color generators and one pattern generator.

The switcher features a tally interface that supports GPIO, mute, still frame, and fade-to-black (FTB) functionality. A power supply, USB-A to USB-C cable, and a DB-15 tally connector are included.

Key Features
Four autodetected HDMI inputs
One HDMI program (PGM) output and one HDMI multiview output
One USB-C for capturing and streaming on a computer with software
Two 3.5mm mic/line audio inputs
AUX output, configurable and assignable
Upstream key: Luma key, chroma-key, two picture-in-picture (PiP), and one picture-over-picture (PoP)
Downstream key and logo overlay
T-bar/auto/cut transitions; wipe (9 x 2 patterns)/mix/dip effects
Audio mixer: HDMI embedded audio and 2-channel mic/line input; audio delay available
3.5mm headphone output
Media library: 49 default patterns, 16 imported images, 16 captured images, and two color generators
LAN port for computer software remote control
Tally support for fade-to-black (FTB), mute, still, and GPIO
Customer configuration import and export via USB-A, as well as input of image and logo from drives up to 256GB
UPC: 850023208798

BZBGEAR BG-HDVS42U Specs

Available M/E Layers
2 M/E
Effect Types
1x Graphic, Transition, Chroma Key, Alpha Key, Luma Key
Graphics Memory
32 Images
Downstream Keys
1x Chroma, Luma, DVE
Generators
2x Color
1x Pattern
Audio Mixing
2-Channel Mixing
Processing
Switching Type
Pushbutton, Software, T-Bar
Processing Resolution
1080p
Color Processing
YUV
RGB
Input
Number of Video Input Sources
4
Video Inputs
4x HDMI Female
Input Video Format
HDMI
1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
1080i 50/59.94/60 fps
720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
576p 50 fps
576i / 625 lines 50 fps
480p 59.94/60 fps
480i / 525 lines 59.94/60 fps
Audio Inputs
2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Analog Female
Input Audio Format
Analog
Embedded Audio Input
HDMI: 2-Channel (per Input)
Output
Video Output Channels
2
Video Outputs
1x HDMI Female (Program)
1x HDMI Female (Monitor)
1x USB-C (USB Video) Female
Output Video Format
HDMI
1080p at 24/25/30/50/60 fps
1080i 50/60 fps
USB-C
1080p at 60 fps
Audio Outputs
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Analog Female (Loop Output)
Output Audio Format
Analog
Embedded Audio Output
HDMI: 2-Channel (per Output)
USB-C: 2-Channel (per Output)
Multiview Output
4-Way Multiview via HDMI
Monitor Output
1x HDMI
Connectivity
Other I/O
1x DE-15/DB-15 Tally Input
1x RJ45 LAN Input/Output
1x USB-A Firmware, Service Input
Video Standard Compliance
SMPTE 259M/292M/424M
HDCP Support
No
Compatible Services
Facebook Live, Livestream, Skype, Twitch, YouTube Live
Recording Media
1x USB-A 2.0 (External Drives)
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
Power I/O
1x Barrel (7 to 24 VDC ) Input
Power Consumption
Device: 12 VDC at 1 A (12 W)
Power Supply: 12 VDC at 2 A
General
Operating Conditions
12 to 92°F / -20 to 60°C 
Storage Conditions
-22 to 158°F / -30 to 70°C 
Dimensions
9.63 x 5.64 x 1.75" / 24.45 x 14.32 x 4.45 cm
Weight
2.27 lb / 1.03 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.28 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.1 x 7.8 x 3.5"

BZBGEAR BG-HDVS42U Reviews

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Will this unit input and pass 10-bit color depth ...

Will this unit input and pass 10-bit color depth signals?
Asked by: John
As the BZBgear 4-Channel Live Streaming Video Switcher/Audio Mixer uses YUV color space for video, it would pass an 8-bit 4:2:0 signal.
Answered by: ericsc
Date published: 2023-06-18
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