Switchers allow you to choose among video sources.
Video Switchers
The video switcher is the keystone around which the rest of the TV studio is built. The switcher is a piece of equipment that allows you to choose from many incoming video sources and make transitions or other special effects between those sources. The sophistication of a switcher determines what transitions can be used between shots, what kind of special effects can be used, and how frequently they can be used. The capabilities of various switchers run from the very simple to the mind-boggling, and their prices follow suit.
Vertical Interval Switchers
The standard type of switcher is the vertical interval switcher. This switcher has special circuitry that delays any cuts until ...
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