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AVMATRIX HVS0403U Micro 4-Channel HDMI & SDI Live Streaming Video Switcher
KSh 74,880.00
Technical Specifications
Category Specification
Video Input Grid 4 Channels Total: 2x 3G-SDI (BNC Terminal), 2x HDMI Type-A
Input Format Support Auto-detects 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p, and NTSC/PAL frames up to 60 fps
Video Output Ports 2x HDMI Type-A Program (PGM), 1x HDMI Type-A Multiview, 1x USB Type-C (UVC Capture)
Processing Resolution Real-time internal hardware scaling up to 1080p @ 60 fps (YUV / RGB processing)
USB Streaming Interface 1x USB Type-C supporting uncompressed UVC/UAC video capture protocols
Analog Audio Inputs 2x 3.5mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line input jacks
Audio Processing 6-Channel digital audio mixer with delay adjustment and Audio-Follow-Video (AFV) modes
AVMATRIX HVS0403U Micro 4-Channel HDMI & SDI Live Streaming Video Switcher
Elevate your multi-camera broadcasts with the AVMATRIX HVS0403U, a highly portable, micro-sized 4-channel live production switcher engineered for contemporary content creators, houses of worship, and mobile broadcast teams. Featuring a versatile matrix of two auto-detected 3G-SDI and two HDMI inputs, this hardware control console handles cross-format inputs seamlessly up to Full HD 1080p at 60 fps. Boasting an integrated USB Type-C output for direct plug-and-play webcam emulation, the HVS0403U bypasses the need for external capture cards—allowing you to stream directly to OBS, vMix, Zoom, or YouTube Live with absolute structural reliability.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Video Input Grid | 4 Channels Total: 2x 3G-SDI (BNC Terminal), 2x HDMI Type-A |
| Input Format Support | Auto-detects 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p, and NTSC/PAL frames up to 60 fps |
| Video Output Ports | 2x HDMI Type-A Program (PGM), 1x HDMI Type-A Multiview, 1x USB Type-C (UVC Capture) |
| Processing Resolution | Real-time internal hardware scaling up to 1080p @ 60 fps (YUV / RGB processing) |
| USB Streaming Interface | 1x USB Type-C supporting uncompressed UVC/UAC video capture protocols |
| Analog Audio Inputs | 2x 3.5mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line input jacks |
| Audio Processing | 6-Channel digital audio mixer with delay adjustment and Audio-Follow-Video (AFV) modes |
| Upstream Compositing | Advanced Luma Key, Chroma Key, and 2x simultaneous Picture-in-Picture (PiP) / PoP layouts |
| Downstream Keying | 1x Downstream Keyer (DSK) with alpha channel graphics and logo overlay support (PNG/JPG/BMP) |
| Internal Media Storage | 32 preset patterns, 16 imported images, 16 frame captures via USB Type-A port |
| Control Interfaces | 1x RJ45 LAN (For IP software control), 1x DB-15 Tally/GPIO expansion port |
| Chassis & Power | Compact heavy-duty metal enclosure; DC 12V barrel terminal input (<15W consumption) |
AVMATRIX HVS0403U Pros and Cons
Pros
- Direct-to-PC Streaming: The integrated USB-C video capture module mirrors the program output directly to a streaming laptop without requiring third-party converters.
- Flexible Hybrid I/O: Accepts a mixed configuration of long-distance coaxial SDI studio cameras and local HDMI computer feeds or mirrorless systems.
- Dual Program Outputs: Features two independent HDMI PGM outputs with built-in up/down scaling for sending distinct feeds to an on-site projector and a local recording deck.
- Tactile Hardware Controls: Robust physical interface complete with micro-switches, auto-transition keys, and a heavy-duty T-Bar for manual crossfading.
- Advanced Keying Suite: Offers high-precision upstream chroma and luma keying, perfect for processing green screen backdrops or virtual set compositions.
Cons
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No Integrated Network Streaming: Requires a computer running host software (like OBS) to broadcast over the web; lacks a standalone RJ45 H.264 hardware encoder engine.
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No 4K Resolution Pipeline: Processing paths and video inputs are strictly capped at Full HD (1080p60) matrix resolutions.
AVMATRIX HVS0403U Variations and Price Guide
| Model / Variation | Key Differences | Typical Price Range (KES) |
| AVMATRIX HVS0403U (Standard) | Base desktop model requiring an external preview monitor for the multiview screen layout. | 75,000 – 85,000 |
| AVMATRIX PVS0403U (With Screen) | Upgraded clamshell edition incorporating a built-in 10.1-inch Full HD IPS LCD monitor panel. | 115,000 – 135,000 |
| AVMATRIX HVS0402U (HDMI Only) | Budget-focused, ultra-compact alternative containing 4x pure HDMI inputs without SDI terminals. | 55,000 – 65,000 |
AVMATRIX HVS0403U Suitable Application Areas
- Mobile Live Streaming & Podcasting: Fits easily inside field production bags for running professional multi-camera talk shows, field interviews, and on-location YouTube programs.
- Houses of Worship: Delivers a reliable, compact switching panel to control multi-camera angles within smaller church spaces while managing high-quality live stream outputs over USB.
- Corporate Webinars & Hybrid Events: Seamlessly switches between a presenter’s face camera and an HDMI graphics presentation laptop for polished corporate town halls, product rollouts, and Zoom calls.
- Live Sports & Esports Broadcasts: Employs the built-in SDI ports to pull zero-latency camera feeds across stadium distances while overlaying scoreboard graphics via the downstream keyer.
Verdict
The AVMATRIX HVS0403U delivers immense distribution power in a micro-sized form factor. By bridging professional SDI/HDMI hardware control layout with immediate USB-C streaming capture, it avoids complex rack configurations altogether. For production crews across Kenya looking to upscale their broadcast quality without expanding their equipment footprint, this switcher is an incredibly cost-efficient workspace upgrade.
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