Every other video switcher worth knowing.

The starter ATEM. Same 4 HDMI inputs and physical buttons as the Pro — but no streaming, no recording, no multiview output. Acts only as a USB webcam to a connected computer. If you're going to add OBS for streaming anyway, you can save $30 here vs. the Pro. If you ever might stream without a computer, get the Pro.

The Pro plus isolated recording. Records each camera as its own video file in addition to the program output, exactly like the RØDECaster Video. Also exports a DaVinci Resolve project file with all cuts already in place. Single biggest upgrade if you ever re-edit.

The traditional 1U rack ATEM. Eight 12G-SDI inputs (so you can run real broadcast cameras with long cable runs, not just consumer HDMI). Built-in keyer with proper chroma. The HD8 ISO version adds isolated recording. This is what you upgrade to when you outgrow the Mini Extreme — it's the same control philosophy, in a real broadcast chassis.

This is where ATEM enters real broadcast territory. M/E = "Mix Effect" — the 4 M/E version means four independent program/preview pairs running simultaneously, like a small TV station's master control. The Constellation 4K has 40 SDI inputs. The Constellation 8K handles 8K resolutions for high-end cinema and live-event work.

Not a switcher — a hardware control surface for any ATEM. Real T-bars, dedicated buttons per camera, joystick for camera CCU control. If you spend enough time switching live shows that ATEM Software Control or a Stream Deck stops cutting it, this is the next step. Pairs with any ATEM in the family.

The Roland answer to the ATEM Mini Pro. 4 HDMI inputs, 12-channel built-in audio mixer, real T-bar transitions, a row of physical buttons. The V-1HD+ adds streaming via USB-C, a multiview output, and recording. Audio mixing on Roland gear is genuinely better than on the ATEM Mini — this is where you'd reach if your show is audio-heavy and you don't want to add a separate audio interface.

Eight HDMI inputs, two PIP keyers, a luma/chroma key, multi-view output, and a real broadcast-style operating panel. This is the Roland equivalent of the ATEM Mini Extreme, with a slightly more grown-up control philosophy. Used by a lot of small churches and small venues that have outgrown a 4-input mixer but don't need a full rack switcher.

Sixteen video inputs (8 HDMI + 4 SDI + 4 IP/NDI), full multi-view, four keyers, dedicated streaming output. The Roland answer to the ATEM Television Studio HD8. Roland's switchers in this class also handle Dante audio over Ethernet, which is a real differentiator for venues that already have a Dante audio infrastructure.

The "AV Mixer" line — switchers with much heavier audio than the V-series. The VR-1HD is essentially a podcasting / streaming AV studio in one box: 3 HDMI in, 18-channel audio mixer with mic preamps, USB streaming. The VR-50HD adds 12 audio inputs with proper XLR preamps. These compete more with the RØDECaster Video than with the ATEM line.

Entry-level four-channel HD switchers. Real T-bar, dedicated buttons, audio mixer with 6 channels, multi-view, ISO recording on some models. Not as small or stylish as an ATEM, but the controls are physical and the build is rack-mountable. The choice for institutions that want something they can buy from a regional AV reseller and get four-hour replacement on if it dies.

The "portable studio" line. The HS-1300 is a 6-input HD switcher with a built-in 17-inch multiview monitor — the whole production sits in one suitcase-sized unit. The HS-1600T adds streaming and a return feed. What you buy when you need to roll a real broadcast setup into a school auditorium and out again.

Two M/E switchers for venues running a real production. SE-2200 is 8 inputs, SE-2850 scales to 12. Both run with Datavideo's RMC-260 control panel for proper hardware buttons. The Roland V-160HD competitor on the upper-mid tier — cheaper than Roland's flagship, less polished software, similar capability.

The category-defining product. YoloBox Pro: 8-inch touchscreen, 3 HDMI inputs + 1 USB camera + 1 SD playback, built-in cellular streaming via SIM card, lower thirds and graphics on the touchscreen, recording, multi-platform streaming. YoloBox Mini shrinks it to a 5.5-inch screen for one-person field shoots. YoloBox Ultra is the bigger sibling with NDI, 4K ingest, and serious multi-camera capability. The "I want to walk to a venue with one device and stream live" answer.

Newer competitor to YoloBox. 5.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 4 HDMI inputs, built-in encoder and recorder, NDI HX support, RTMP/SRT streaming. Magewell has a long pedigree in capture devices, so the video pipeline is solid. Slightly less polished than YoloBox on the live-graphics side; better signal handling and codec quality.

Not a switcher exactly — a cellular streaming encoder. Takes a single HDMI or SDI input and streams it over up to 4 bonded cellular connections + Ethernet + Wi-Fi simultaneously, for ultra-reliable streams from places where one connection alone wouldn't be stable. Pair it with an ATEM and you have hardware switching plus broadcast-grade cellular delivery. Used by news crews, sports broadcasters, and anyone livestreaming from a moving vehicle.

Unveiled at NAB 2026, this is the most ambitious all-in-one switcher in the category to date. 12 inputs spread across SDI, HDMI, NDI, SRT, RTMP, and USB webcam — in one box. Real T-bar plus Auto button, traditional preview/program rows, upstream and downstream keyers. ISO recording to CFexpress Type B or external SSD (every source as its own file, like the RØDECaster Video and ATEM Mini Pro ISO). Built-in PTZ preset system controls any networked PTZ camera over Ethernet. Two Wi-Fi antennas, can stream to up to three social platforms simultaneously. Instant replay for sports / event work.

OSEE has been making broadcast monitors and reference panels for years; the GoStream line is their newer push into all-in-one production hardware. Solid coverage on LEOPAZZO TV's YouTube channel, which is one of the better independent voices on this class of gear.

The budget end of the all-in-one category. FeelWorld is a Chinese maker that produces remarkably capable hardware at prices that make the YoloBox look expensive. L2 PLUS: 5.5-inch touchscreen, 4 HDMI in, scenes, lower thirds, recording, USB streaming. The build quality and software polish aren't up to YoloBox or Magewell, but for the price it's hard to argue with. The "I want to try this category without committing $1,000" answer.

The most established mobile-only switcher. Runs on an iPad as the "control surface" and connects to up to 9 iPhones / iPads as cameras over Wi-Fi. Live switching, lower thirds, picture-in-picture, direct streaming to YouTube/Facebook/Twitch. Real production capability with zero hardware investment if you already have a few Apple devices around. Subscription model is the rub.

The Mevo Start, Mevo Plus, and Mevo Core were a beloved category — small wireless cameras you could combine into a multi-cam stream from an iPhone app. Logitech acquired Mevo in 2020 and quietly discontinued the hardware line by 2024. The Mevo Multicam app still works with existing devices but no new units are produced. If you find a used Mevo Plus, it's still a remarkable little camera. Don't build new productions on it.

Atomos's cloud-based multicam approach. Each camera gets an Atomos Connect adapter (HDMI in, RJ45 / USB-C out, syncs to Atomos cloud). The cloud combines the feeds for browser-based switching. Newer / less proven, but interesting if your cameras live in different physical locations.