Version 8.0 Live Broadcast and Streaming Software

V8.0 brings more features and value to our entire line of integrated production systems

Tyngsboro, Mass. – Sept. 10, 2020 –– We are consistently working to improve and simplify the live production experience for our users and are pleased to announce the release of new Version 8.0 software with even more ease-of-use, powerful production tools, integrated control and streaming, and I/O – all for no additional cost if you have a current support contract.

Here’s what’s new.

We have added additional network inputs, enabling us to introduce 2 new models: the FX8 and FX10 BPswitch models! Each with 4 external network inputs, 8 internal inputs for Clips, Stills and Graphics and 4 and 6 physical video inputs respectively making them incredibly flexible and powerful for the price-point.

MORE FEATURES

  • Zoom and Teleconferencing Streaming, stream and accept RTMP sources.*
  • Multicast Live Streaming, stream to up to 5 online destinations simultaneously (when using Switchboard Live, which requires a subscription. 1 month is included with every new system).
  • Enhanced Remote Production Features, enjoy real-time graphics editing and streaming and recording control from the Commander touchscreen.
  • New H.264 .mp4 recording formats, more easily share/use other 3rd party systems and editing platforms.*
  • Great System Performance Enhancements, such as:
    • Visca camera control now includes the auto-detection of NDI addresses.
    • The audio mixer now allows any Windows Audio Device to be used as a source.*
  • Plus, the zapping of all those pesky bugs our users helped us identify.

MORE CONTROL

  • Robotic Camera Control, control and automate RoboPix and PTZOptics PTZ cameras through a serial or IP connection.
  • New MIDI Control, control the Media Aware Macros Player by any MIDI controllable device to automate any aspect of your production.

MORE VALUE

V8.0 software is now shipping on all new Broadcast Pix integrated production systems and is available for download as a free upgrade for all users under warranty or with support contracts. This means that current FX4 and FX6 users can upgrade to FX8 and FX10 as part of their current support contract.

Our customer care services not only provide free software upgrades, but also hardware and, BPNet cloud service support with priority access to our technical support experts – ensuring that all your productions continue to run smoothly. We guarantee to help you get the most out of your live production system purchase.

If you have any questions about Version 8.0 software or our customer care services, kindly contact us directly here.

*Only available on FX, StreamingPix and RadioPix systems