How to choose a video switcher for your live streaming?

Why you need a video switcher?

Live streaming is not difficult for now, one PC with few cameras and thats done, you can broadcast online to your followers. With multiple cameras, there is a challenge of cutting between shots during your broadcast. And here comes the Video Switcher.

What does a video switcher do?

When you see the picture shift from the interviewer to the interviewee, or different angle of the stage, that’s Video Switcher doing its work. It allows you to switch between multi cameras while live streaming.They also let you switch between scenes, launch different types of media, and adjust audio levels. And you can pre-set the scenes, the audio and more and switch quickly.

How to choose a video switcher?

Input, output and easy of use is important when choosing a video switcher. There is different type of port on camera so make sure that your camera can connect with video switcher before you purchase camera or video swticher.

The output is as important as input. You can send your signal to more destinations with more outputs and it is very convenient in large events.

Video switcher is to make your live streaming easier and more convenient so if its too difficult for you to learn how to use it and set up, you may need to consider another one.

Now, here’s something you may interested in with low price and high quality.

Livepro L1 V1 has 4 HDMI inputs along with one HDMI output all of which support 1080P video resolution. It features a 2-inch LCD that previews the feeding of 4 inputs altogether. And it has one HDMI output and one USB 3.0 output, all the porst support 1080p. With its classy special-effect switching function and multi-signal control, you can conduct live streaming smoothly.

L1 PLUS comes with 2" touchsreen, 4 channels HDMI inputs and support up to 4K@60Hz. The 5-direction joystick on L1 PLUS’S panel can easily control PTZ, PIP,logo overlay function. It also support Chroma Key and Logo Overlay. It features a USB 3.0 connection that operates as a simple webcam source. It can connect to any computer, so all streaming software for social media platforms work!

L2 PLUS which have 5.5-inch full HD LCD screen, provides real picture, a perfect video switcher for live streamer that have request on their live streaming. With its touch screen, you can can watch clearly and easily switch signals. L2 Plus can also do PTZ camera control, Chroma key, LOGO overlay, make your live streaming easier and more professional.

L4 has 10.1" touchscreen, you can preview all the signals, preset and program out picture in real time, you can also easy setup the menu，and the menu interface will not cover the other picture. It also support Chroma Key and Logo Overlay. L4 is equipped with 4 HDMI and one SDI inputs,meet more professional needs. That means you can simultaneously connect 5 signal sources for different views, easy to handle various multi-cam live production.

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