Tower of Power: Could It Be The Ideal Video Production System for Small and Medium Sized Churches?

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The Switchblade M9 is designed as a cost-effective solution and can be used with a church’s existing hardware, or it can be bundled with items such as PTZ cameras, control surfaces, and other systems necessary for a complete production solution.

Many churches are familiar with vMix, a software-based video switcher and mixer that can be paired with computer hardware to deliver HD video mixing and live streaming without the need for dedicated (and expensive) hardware mixers. When leveraging this technology, however, one of the challenges they face is selecting the hardware components that will meet their needs, budgets, as well as the varying skill levels of their operators.

Switchblade has responded to this with the release of its M9 vMix Desktop Live Video Production Switcher, a portable tower that runs vMix multi-camera live switching and streaming. Supporting a wide range of media sources, the M9 allows operators to take incoming camera feeds and add graphics, mix audio, and send signals to multiple destinations, both locally and online. The M9 is designed as a cost-effective solution and can be used with a church’s existing hardware, or it can be bundled with items such as PTZ cameras, control surfaces, and other systems necessary for a complete production solution.

Distributed exclusively by US Broadcast, Switchblade is a U.S.-based manufacturer, with all systems made in America. US Broadcast acts as the customer’s single point of contact for both sales and support.

In this video, Eric Pratt, chief technology officer at US Broadcast, joins Church Production’s Brian Blackmore for a walk-through of the Switchblade M9, highlighting its features and functionality. He also demonstrates how the M9 can be configured to address users of varying skill levels, enabling it to be operated by both new volunteers and seasoned church techs alike.