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Compact black video switcher with four HDMI ports and recording slot

Datavideo

Datavideo SE-500HD 4-Channel HDMI Video Switcher 1920 x 1080

SKU CH-9VE1-K51S0

Four-channel HDMI switcher scales mixed sources to 1080p with built-in H.264 recording, luma key, picture-in-picture and audio mixing

  • Scales mixed inputs up to 1080p for consistent output
  • Built-in H.264 recorder captures directly to SD cards
  • Luma key enables graphic overlays from PowerPoint
  • Split screen and PiP layouts suit interviews and presentations
  • Integrated audio mixer controls levels without extra hardware

Portable 4-Channel HDMI Switcher

The Datavideo SE-500HD is a compact video switcher that accepts four HDMI sources and scales mixed resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. It includes a built-in H.264 recorder for direct capture to SD cards. Luma key, split-screen and picture-in-picture modes support live graphics, interviews and presentations. The integrated audio mixer handles level control without extra hardware.

Build integration and workflow

Connect up to four cameras, laptops or playback devices directly to the HDMI inputs; no external scan converters are required because the unit scales each signal internally. The recorder writes H.264 files to standard SD media, freeing a computer from capture duties during the event. Audio mixing is performed on the switcher, so a separate mixer can stay out of the signal chain. User memories store multi-step configurations for instant recall.

Upgrade path and fit

This switcher replaces a software-based streaming setup that relies on a capture card and external audio interface. The jump is worth it when you need hardware reliability, instantaneous source switching and on-board recording without a dedicated PC. It does not suit productions requiring more than four inputs, 4K resolution or advanced chroma keying.

Highlights

  • Scales mixed inputs up to 1080p for consistent output
  • Built-in H.264 recorder captures directly to SD cards
  • Luma key enables graphic overlays from PowerPoint
  • Split screen and PiP layouts suit interviews and presentations
  • Integrated audio mixer controls levels without extra hardware

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the built-in H.264 recorder fill an SD card quickly during a long 1080p event?

Recording time depends on the bit-rate you select and the card capacity; the unit writes H.264 files directly to SD media.

Does the SE-500HD become noisy or hot when run continuously for a full day?

The compact chassis uses passive cooling, so it runs silently and stays within normal operating temperature during extended sessions.

What video sources and display do I need to connect before the switcher will function?

You need up to four HDMI sources at up to 1080p and an HDMI monitor or recorder for the program output.

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