Sony's MCX-500 4-Input Production Streaming/Recording Switcher is much more than just a portable four-input switcher. It is a global system that supports both 60 and 50 Hz production formats, so you can work with it virtually anywhere in the world. Four 3G-SDI inputs, two HDMI, and two composite (CVBS) inputs each feature a discrete frame synchronizer, allowing you to mix input sources. The unit internally processes the input footage at 1080i.
The MCX-500 combines a manual control surface with a touchscreen LCD that you can control locally or from a networked device. As you would expect from a professional mixer, cut, mix, wipe, and key effects are built into the unit. In addition to the program and multiview preview outputs, the switcher can also live stream to services such as Ustream via Ethernet, without requiring additional hardware. Likewise, the MCX-500 can record the program stream to an SD card, which is not included, via the built-in SD card slot. Beyond just the video switching capabilities, it is also a 5-channel audio mixer. You can control the switcher remotely via Mac, PC, or a tablet.
Firmware 2.0 Update
- Facebook Live/YouTube Live support added
- Stream to any private server; for example, schools and houses of worship
- 1080p 60/50 input/output and XAVC S/AVCHD 1080p 60/50 recording
- Change the names on the multiview
- Border for PnP
- Manual transition fader (touch panel)
- Logo function activated
Eight Video Inputs and One Title Input
Multiview Monitoring
Configurable LCD Touchscreen
Titles and Effects
Streaming Content
Global Video Switcher
Tally
Sony MCX-500 Specs
Signal System | 1080i/p: 59.94/50 |
Recording | Format: AVCHD Media: Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC |
Streaming | Protocol: MPEG-2 TS/RTMP |
Input Connectors | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC, 75 Ohms 2 x HDMI Type A 2 x Composite BNC, 75 Ohms, 1.0 Vpp, negative sync 1 x Title: D-Sub 15-pin, female |
Output Connectors | Program 1 x HD-SDI BNC (Program), 75 Ohms, 1.5 Gbps, 270 Mbps 1 x HDMI Type A 1 x Composite BNC, 75 Ohms, 1.0 Vpp, negative sync Multiview 1 x HDMI Type A |
Audio Input | Embedded SDI/HDMI: 48 kHz, 16-bit Analog 2 x Combo XLR/TRS (Ch-1, Ch-2) |
Audio Output | Embedded SDI/HDMI: 48 kHz, 16-bit Analog 1 x Phono jack (Ch-1, Ch-2) Headphone 1 x Stereo mini jack |
Interface | LAN 2 x RJ-45 100/1000BASE-TX (PC UI streaming) USB 2.0 1 x Mini-USB Type B Option 1 x 3.5 mm jack Tally 1 x D-Sub 9-pin (male) |
Dimensions | 14.3 x 1.7 x 8.1" / 36.2 x 4.4 x 20.6 cm |
Weight | 4.52 lb / 2.05 kg |
Sony MCX-500 4-Input Global Production Streaming/Recording Switcher
- Barcode: 45320
- Supplier Code: MCX500