The Cinelive C1 is the second standalone video switcher from Cinetreak, a new Chinese startup.

This switcher offers a 5.5″ LCD screen, four HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, chroma-keying, external program output recording, remote control, and many other functions.

Input and output ports available on Cinetreak’s Cinelive C1

Compact video switcher, the Cinetreak Cinelive C1 measures only 200x123x45mm and weighs 670g/1.47 pounds. For added convenience, it also has 1/4′′-20 mounting points on the front and VESA 7575 mounting points on the underside.

Like the majority of live switchers, the Cinetreak Cinelive C1’s back houses all of the video input and output ports. What to expect to find is as follows:

• Four HDMI input connections that can handle 1080p60 transmissions are available.
• two ports for HDMI output.
• You may live stream on popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube thanks to a USB Type-C UVC output.
• An RJ45 Ethernet connector that you can use to control the Cinelive C1 remotely, stream live content, and operate PTZ.

It is also simple to mount and place the switcher in your desired arrangement thanks to the Cinelive C1’s VESA 75×75 mounting points on the underneath and a 1/4″-20 mounting point on the front.

A 3.5mm headphone output, two Mic/Line 3.5mm audio inputs, an extended tally port, and a USB Type-A connector for recording the program output on a USB key or SSD are all located on the left side of the Cinetreak Cinelive C1. The power switch is located on the right side.

Features

With its outstanding number of features, the Cinetreak Cinelive C1 is a flexible tool for live video switching. PTZ camera control via HDMI inputs and the VISCA protocol, which enables camera position, focus, and color adjustments via the PTZ jog, are some of its notable features. The switcher also has an integrated chroma keyer for blue/green screen shoots and supports A/B layer, PIP, and POP with configurable size and location. Also, you may add a logo to your program if necessary and load backdrop graphics via the USB connector, which is helpful for corporate shots. The switcher also features a dedicated Record button that you may use to capture the output of your programs onto an external SSD or USB drive.

Price and accessibility

The Cinetreak Cinelive C1 is set to hit the market in just two weeks and will retail at $499.