
The IV-SAM-VX2-P Automate VX Pro is a voice-activated camera switching solution that brings the full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and classrooms. Crestron 1 Beyond cameras automatically switch based on the location of the active speaking participant.
Overview
The IV-SAM-VX2-P Automate VX Pro is a voice-activated camera switching solution that brings the full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and classrooms. Crestron 1 Beyond cameras automatically switch based on the location of the active speaking participant. Visual AI enhanced camera switching intelligently frames camera shots with the participants centered. Automate VX Pro comes with built-in recording and streaming capability along with outputs for video conferencing.
The IV-SAM-VX2-P Supports 7 SDI or 12 NDI|HX® sources, and 1 additional USB camera source.
Production Quality Camera Shots
See who is speaking with close-up camera shots. Clean production-style camera switching provides a more engaging experience for remote participants or viewers.
High Definition Video for Conferencing
Connect 12x and 20x optical zoom Crestron 1 Beyond Cameras via 3G-SDI or NDI®|HX for high quality video output resolutions. Provide uncompressed high definition video through your conferencing codec of choice with the included SDI to USB-A 3.0 converter.
AutoFraming and Reframing with Visual AI
Visual AI directs Crestron 1 Beyond optical zoom cameras to automatically center participants in camera shots via AutoFraming. Reframing continuously keeps the participant centered in the camera shot — even when the participant moves from their initial position.
Voice-Activated Switching
Voice-activated switching uses data from the room microphones to locate the active speaking participant and change camera shots accordingly. Multiple microphone types are supported, including intelligent array microphones, wired and wireless microphones, and discussion systems.
No Code Configuration with Visual Designer
The Room Designer tool provides the ability to design and configure meeting spaces. The browser interface is used to create and visualize designs to accommodate the room’s requirements, and to determine optimal placement of cameras and microphones. Set the desired camera switching experience graphically - no coding or camera presets required.
Adapts to Room Sizes and Uses
Cameras can be located throughout the room for best camera angles. Room configurations can be set to accommodate different furniture layouts with a single button push.
Professional Services
The 1 Beyond Automate system requires the purchase of 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services. Remote Professional Services provides dedicated technical support for the remote deployment of Automate VX Voice Activated Multi Camera Switching Solutions.
Visit IV-PROSERVICE-1B for details.
NOTE: For Crestron Intelligent Video Certified Engineers (IVC-E) planning to self deploy and self validate a purchased Automate VX system, the purchase of Remote Professional Services is optional, subject to verification by Crestron. Visit IV‑PROSERVICE‑1B for details.
Custom Layouts
Combine multiple sources, superimpose titles and add custom graphics. A graphical user interface allows for custom layouts, not just picture‑in‑picture or side‑by‑side.
Native Crestron Control and REST API
Enable autoswitching, activate Scenarios, record/stream, change room configurations or layouts and more from your preferred control interface. An adaptable API is available for customizable user interfaces on third-party control systems. For more information about the API for Automate VX, refer to the Automate VX API documentation.
Conference, Stream, and Record
In addition to high quality output for hard or soft codecs, the system has a built-in encoder and recorder to enable RMTP streaming with 316 GB of storage for local program recording. Automated copy available to network and cloud storage.
Features
Key Features
- Provides automatic camera switching based on the active speaking participant
- Switches between multiple cameras for broadcast-style production
- Supports 7 SDI or 12 NDI|HX® sources, and 1 additional USB camera source
- Outputs SDI and NDI streams
- Intelligent video algorithm follows the conversation, avoiding excessive camera switching
- Simple configuration with the browser-based Room Designer tool
- Visual AI autoframes and reframes to capture the best camera shots
- Built in encoder and recorder for live streams and video recording
- Customizable video layouts to accommodate video conferencing needs
Specifications
| Automate VX2 Pro Capabilities | |
| Titles, Graphics, Layouts | Titles, logos, backgrounds can be added, Easy-to-use graphic designer to create any multi-source layout |
| Program Record | MP4 file (H.264 codec). User-selectable bitrate up to 10 Mbps; MOV file |
| Recording Capacity | Records to internal 316 GB SSD storage |
| Streaming Encoder | Can stream to any RTMP server |
| NDI Support | For inputs and program output |
| Camera Control | Can control Crestron 1 Beyond PTZ cameras and tracking cameras over IP. For a complete list of compatible cameras, refer to Compatible Cameras |
| System Control | REST API over Network (TCP) for third party control |
| Compatible Codecs | Output via 3G-SDI (SDI to USB-A 3.0 converter included) for connection to external conferencing codecs running Microsoft Teams® software, Zoom Rooms® software, and others |
| Configuration | Browser-based configuration with secure login and user administration. Customizable preset options for sleep, wake, and scenario actions |
| Visual AI | Intelligence built into the Automate VX system, provides AutoFraming and Reframing with Crestron 1 Beyond Cameras |
| Communication | |
| Ethernet | 100/1000/2500Mbps |
| USB | USB 3.2 host ports for mouse, keyboard, data drive, and camera signals |
| NDI | Supports up to 12 NDI®|HX inputs; Supports 1 NDI® output |
| Connectors | |
| USB Type-A (Front) | (2) USB Type‑A® 3.2 (Gen 2) connector, female; Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or data drive for system configuration |
| USB Type-A (Rear) | (5) USB Type‑A 3.2 (Gen 2) connector, female; Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or data drive for system configuration; Supports one USB Type-A camera connection |
| USB Type-C (Rear) | (1) USB Type‑C® 3.2 (Gen 2, 5V/3A) connector, female; Connects to a keyboard, mouse, or data drive for system configuration; Supports one USB Type-C camera connection Note: Only one USB camera connection (USB Type‑A or USB Type‑C) at a time is supported. |
| SDI REF | (1) Reference 3G‑SDI connector (not used) |
| SDI 1-7 | (7) 3G‑SDI mini DIN connectors, female; For 3G‑SDI camera video input connections |
| SDI OUT | (1) 3G‑SDI mini DIN connector, female; For 3G‑SDI camera video output connection (SDI to USB‑A 3.0 converter included) |
| HDMI | (2) HDMI 2.0b connectors, female; HDMI digital video/audio output for system configuration menus; Supports one HDMI connection Note: The HDMI connector located at the center of the Automate VX2 is used for connection. |
| DisplayPort | (4) DisplayPort™ 1.4a connectors, female; Connects to a monitor for system configuration menus; Supports one DisplayPort connection Note: The DisplayPort connector located at the center of the Automate VX2 is used for connection. |
| LAN | (3) RJ‑45 connectors, female; 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps 100BASE‑TX/1000BASE‑T Ethernet Ports |
| Audio Input | (1) 1/8 in. 3.5 mm connector, female TRS; Unbalanced line‑level audio input |
| Mic Audio Input | (1) 1/8 in. 3.5 mm connector, female TRS; Unbalanced line‑level audio input |
| Audio Output | (1) 1/8 in. 3.5 mm connector, female TRS; Unbalanced line‑level audio output |
| VGA | (1) VGA connector, female (not used) |
| COM | (2) DB9 connectors, female (not used) |
| Controls and Indicators | |
| Power | (1) Push button with green LED backlight; For power on and off |
| LAN (rear) | (2) LEDs on LAN port; Green LED indicates Ethernet link status; Amber LED indicates Ethernet activity |
| Video | |
| Input Signal Types | 3G‑SDI, NDI®|HX, USB Type‑A 3.2 (Gen 2), USB Type‑C 3.2 (Gen 2, 5V/3A) |
| Output Signal Types | 3G‑SDI (SDI to USB‑A 3.0 converter included), NDI®|HX, virtual webcam; 1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080i60/59.94/50, 720p60/59/94/50, NTSC, and PAL resolutions |
| Desktop Output Signal Types | HDMI and DisplayPort for system configuration and maintenance via monitor |
| Audio | |
| Audio Input | Dante® Networking audio input (Dante license not included), USB |
| Audio Output | Dante® Networking audio output (Dante license not included), USB |
| Compatible Mic Systems | For a list of compatible mic systems, refer to the Automate VX Software Manual. |
| Compatible DSPs | For a list of compatible DSPs, refer to the Automate VX Software Manual. |
| Power | |
| Power | 400 W, 100–240VAC |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% RH (noncondensing) |
| Heat Dissipation | 477 BTU/hr typical; 1706 BTU/hr maximum |
| Construction | |
| Chassis | Steel, black finish |
| Front Panel | Steel, black finish |
| Mounting | Freestanding or 2U 19 in. rack‑mountable (adhesive feet and rack ears included) |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 3.47 in. (88 mm) |
| Width | 16.81 in. (427 mm) |
| Depth | 15.33 in. (389 mm) |
| Weight | |
| 17.5 lb (7.94 kg) | |
| Compliance | |
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Regulatory Model: M202214003 Part 15 Class A, IC Class A, CE, Intertek® Listed for US and Canada |
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