The IV-SAM-VX2-P Automate VX Pro is a voice-activated camera switching solution that brings the full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and classrooms. Crestron 1 Beyond cameras automatically switch based on the location of the active speaking participant. Visual AI enhanced camera switching intelligently frames camera shots with the participants centered. Automate VX Pro comes with built-in recording and streaming capability along with outputs for video conferencing.
Production Quality Camera Shots
See who is speaking with close-up camera shots. Clean production-style camera switching provides a more engaging experience for remote participants or viewers.
High Definition Video for Conferencing
Connect 12x and 20x optical zoom Crestron 1 Beyond Cameras via 3G-SDI or NDI®|HX for high quality video output resolutions. Provide uncompressed high definition video through your conferencing codec of choice with the included SDI to USB-A 3.0 converter.
Features
- Provides automatic camera switching based on the active speaking participant
- Switches between multiple cameras for broadcast-style production
- Supports 7 SDI or 12 NDI|HX® sources; outputs SDI and NDI streams
- Intelligent video algorithm follows the conversation, avoiding excessive camera switching
- Simple configuration with the browser-based Room Designer tool
- Visual AI autoframes and reframes to capture the best camera shots
- Built in encoder and recorder for live streams and video recording
- Customizable video layouts to accommodate video conferencing needs
Specs
| Automate VX2 Pro Capabilities | |
| Titles, Graphics, Layouts | Titles, logos, backgrounds can be added, Easy-to-use graphic designer to create any multi-source layout |
| Program Record | MP4 file (H.264 codec). User-selectable bitrate up to 10 Mbps ISO Recording, MOV file |
| Recording Capacity | Records to internal 316 GB SSD storage |
| Streaming Encoder | Can stream to any RTMP server |
| NDI Support | For inputs and program output |
| Camera Control | Can control Crestron 1 Beyond PTZ cameras and tracking cameras over IP. For a complete list of compatible cameras, refer to Compatible Cameras |
| System Control | REST API over Network (TCP) for third party control |
| Compatible Codecs | Output via 3G-SDI (SDI to USB-A 3.0 converter included) for connection to external conferencing codecs running Microsoft Teams® software, Zoom Rooms® software, and others |
| Configuration | Browser-based configuration with secure login and user administration. Customizable preset options for sleep, wake, and scenario actions |
| Visual AI | Intelligence built into the Automate VX system, provides AutoFraming and Reframing with Crestron 1 Beyond Cameras |
| Communication | |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| USB | USB 3.2 host ports for mouse, keyboard, data drive, and camera signals |
| NDI | Supports up to 12 NDI®|HX inputs; Supports 1 NDI®|HX output |
| Connectors | |
| USB Type-A (Front) | (2) USB Type‑A 3.2 (Gen 2) connector, female; Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or data drive for system configuration |
| USB Type-A (Rear) | (5) USB Type‑A 3.2 (Gen 2) connector, female; Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or data drive for system configuration; Supports one USB Type-A camera connection |
| USB Type-C (Rear) | (1) USB Type‑C 3.2 (Gen 2, 5V/3A) connector, female; Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or data drive for system configuration; Supports one USB Type-C camera connection Note: Only one USB camera connection (USB Type‑A or USB Type‑C) at a time is supported. |
| SDI REF | (1) Reference 3G‑SDI connector (not used) |
| SDI 1-7 | (7) 3G‑SDI mini DIN connectors, female; For 3G‑SDI camera video input connections |
| SDI OUT | (1) 3G‑SDI mini DIN connector, female; For 3G‑SDI camera video output connection (SDI to USB‑A 3.0 converter included) |
| HDMI | (2) HDMI 2.0b connectors, female; HDMI digital video/audio output for system configuration menus; Supports one HDMI connection Note: The HDMI connector located at the center of the Automate VX2 is used for connection. |
| DisplayPort | (4) DisplayPort™ 1.4a connectors, female; Connects to a monitor for system configuration menus; Supports one DisplayPort connection Note: The DisplayPort connector located at the center of the Automate VX2 is used for connection. |
| LAN | (3) RJ‑45 connectors, female; 100/1000 Mbps 100BASE‑TX/1000BASE‑T Ethernet Ports |
| Audio Input | (1) 1/8 in. 3.5 mm connector, female TRS; Unbalanced line‑level audio input |
| Mic Audio Input | (1) 1/8 in. 3.5 mm connector, female TRS; Unbalanced line‑level audio input |
| Audio Output | (1) 1/8 in. 3.5 mm connector, female TRS; Unbalanced line‑level audio output |
| VGA | (1) VGA connector, female (not used) |
| COM | (2) DB9 connectors, female (not used) |
| Controls and Indicators | |
| Power | (1) Push button with green LED backlight; For power on and off |
| LAN (rear) | (2) LEDs on LAN port; Green LED indicates Ethernet link status; Amber LED indicates Ethernet activity |
| Video | |
| Input Signal Types | 3G‑SDI, NDI®|HX, USB Type‑A 3.2 (Gen 2), USB Type‑C 3.2 (Gen 2, 5V/3A) |
| Output Signal Types | 3G‑SDI (SDI to USB‑A 3.0 converter included), NDI®|HX, virtual webcam; 1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i60/59.94/50, 720p60/59/94/50, NTSC, and PAL resolutions; |
| Desktop Output Signal Types | HDMI and DisplayPort for system configuration and maintenance via monitor |
| Audio | |
| Audio Input | Dante® Networking audio input (Dante license not included), USB |
| Audio Output | Dante® Networking audio output (Dante license not included), USB |
| Compatible Mic Systems | For a list of compatible mic systems, refer to System Components. |
| Compatible DSPs | For a list of compatible DSPs, refer to Wired and Wireless Microphones. |
| Power | |
| Power | 400 W, 100–240VAC |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% RH (noncondensing) |
| Heat Dissipation | 477 BTU/hr typical; 1706 BTU/hr maximum |
| Construction | |
| Chassis | Steel, black finish |
| Front Panel | Steel, black finish |
| Mounting | Freestanding or 2U 19 in. rack‑mountable (adhesive feet and rack ears included) |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 3.47 in. (88 mm) |
| Width | 16.81 in. (427 mm) |
| Depth | 15.33 in. (389 mm) |
