The AVMATRIX HVS0402U is a four-channel HDMI switcher that features nearly every live-streaming tool you could ever need: a T-Bar, chroma/luma key capabilities, picture-in-picture, logo overlay, and so on. In addition, for a limited time, The company is offering you a free capture card to record your switcher’s output stream on your computer. Let’s take a look at all the features of this HDMI switcher!
If you’re new to AVMATRIX, the Chinese company specializes in video monitoring and live-streaming solutions at an affordable price.
The company is back with a time-limited offer: if you get yourself an AVMATRIX HVS0402U four-channel HDMI switcher, you’ll get a free capture card in the package.
AVMATRIX HVS0402U input/output ports
The AVMATRIX HVS0402U is a fully-featured professional four-channel HDMI switcher with a pretty compact footprint of only 24.4 x 14.3 x 4.5cm/9.4 x 5.5 x 1.7in.
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On the left side of the unit, you’ll find a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-A port to load all your graphics in the switcher.
At the back of the AVMATRIX HVS0402U, you’ll find:
- Two 3.5mm mic input.
- Four HDMI inputs that can take resolutions up to 1080p60.
- One HDMI Program output and one HDMI Multiview output that also supports resolutions up to 1080p60.
- A USB Type-C output that connects to your computer. The switcher will natively be recognized by software such as OBS Studio/PotPlayer/VMix. That way, you can live-stream to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, Zoom and so on.
- One RJ45 Lan connection that is used to control the switcher remotely on your Windows/Mac computer.
- A Tally port.
- One 12V DC input port.
As you can tell, nothing is missing here in terms of input/output ports, and it should be more than enough for small/medium-sized video productions.
AVMATRIX HVS0402U front panel and features
The front panel is pretty straightforward, but again, nothing is missing here. You’ll find eight Program/Preview buttons, a T-Bar, video transition settings, basic audio mixing functions, Luma/Chroma keying buttons, and all your Picture-In-Picture/Logo/Assets buttons.
If you don’t want to connect your computer to the AVMATRIX HVS0402U, a clickable menu control wheel can quickly access some essential functions.
Free capture card offer
For a limited time, if you purchase an AVMATRIX HVS0402U switcher, you’ll get a free AVMATRIX UC2018 SDI/HDMI to USB 3.0 video capture card. This card also features an HDMI Loopout port.
This capture card allows you to record the HDMI Program output to edit it later down the road or give it to your client.
Price and availability
The AVMATRIX HVS0402U is available now for $494.00, and the free capture card will be automatically included with your purchase.
For more information, please visit AVMATRIX’s website here.
What do you think about this four-channel HDMI switcher? Are you often asked to provide live-streaming solutions for your clients? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments down below!
