The AVMATRIX SHARK H4M 4-Channel HDMI AV Switcher is designed as a versatile, all-in-one live production workstation, catering to the needs of content creators, educators, houses of worship, and event producers. This portable unit enables professional video switching at resolutions up to 1080p60, paired with comprehensive audio mixing capabilities for seamless integration into a variety of production environments.
Video and Output Features
The SHARK H4M offers four HDMI video inputs with embedded audio, ensuring compatibility with multiple camera sources. For output, it provides two HDMI programme outputs, allowing for flexible routing to displays or recording devices, as well as a dedicated HDMI multiview output for convenient monitoring of all sources. A USB-C port facilitates plug-and-play UVC capture for use with popular streaming software, while the LAN port supports remote web control and enables direct RTMP/SRT streaming for live internet broadcasts.
Audio Interface and Controls
Audio management is robust, with six mono microphone inputs and two stereo line inputs accommodating a vast array of audio sources. Users can monitor their mixes via the TRS headphone output and route final audio to external mixers or PA systems using the two balanced XLR main outputs. Each input channel is equipped with precision controls, including gain adjustment, a two-band AEQ, low-cut filtering, and offers a bank of 99 built-in DSP audio effect modes for creative audio shaping.
Real-Time Video and Production Effects
For dynamic productions, the SHARK H4M supports real-time effects such as chroma and luma keying, enabling seamless green screen backgrounds and creative overlays. Further, users can employ one PoP (Picture-outside-Picture) or up to two PiP (Picture-in-Picture) group layouts to enhance their visual storytelling. Additional features include downstream keying and support for logo overlays, delivering professional polish to any output.
Recording and Storage Solutions
To streamline post-production, the switcher supports direct recording to SD cards and USB disks. This makes it easy to archive multi-camera, multi-source projects straight from the device without the need for external computers or additional hardware.
Integrated Solution for Multi-Camera Productions
The AVMATRIX SHARK H4M condenses advanced video switching, powerful audio controls, and rich effect capabilities into a single, compact device—ideal for on-the-go or space-limited setups. Its combination of hardware versatility and user-friendly features positions it as an efficient solution for modern live multi-camera productions.
