ArtiVisuals Mix-iT User manual

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 1 -
User Guide Mix-iT.vMix v1.0
April 2018

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 2 -
Declaration of Conformity
We, manufacturer/representative
ArtiVisuals
Molukkenstraat 200 S3
1098 TW Amsterdam
The Netherlands
declare under our sole responsibility, that the product
Mix-iT
model: Mix-iT
s/n.: 15C0070
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with
EN55022:2010 /AC:2011
EN55024:2010
FCC CFR 47 part 15:2013
EN61000-3-2:2014
EN61000-3-3:2013
EN61000-4-2
EN61000-4-3
EN61000-4-4
EN61000-4-5
EN61000-4-6
EN61000-4-8
EN61000-4-11
as stated in report: ART-20150603-I1 tested at BICON Laboratories BV
in accordance with EMC-directive 2004/108/EC
Manufacturer/representative:
Function: hard/software developer
Date: 11-9-2015

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 3 -
Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................4
FEATURES ..........................................................................................................4
FRONT PANEL ....................................................................................................5
SIDE PANEL ........................................................................................................7
CONNECTING MIX-IT ..........................................................................................7
MENUS.................................................................................................................8
IP CONFIG MENU ................................................................................................8
BUTTON MAP MENU ........................................................................................10
AUX MENU.........................................................................................................11
MACROS.................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
UPDATE FIRMWARE ........................................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................13
DIMENSIONS .....................................................................................................13
SERVICE & SUPPORT ......................................................................................14

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 4 -
Introduction
Mix-iT is a compact control panel for vMix software video switchers. The unit
features 31 illuminated broadcast buttons, a fader and 4 rotary controls to
effortlessly control this great software. Buttons can be customized to serve your
needs.
Mix-iT may be connected directly to the computer running vMix, or can be
connected via a network switch.
After the network settings are made, Mix-iT can be used to control vMix right
away. By mapping buttons and rotaries, you can fine-tune it to your needs.
The unit is powered through Power-over-Ethernet or with the supplied 7.5V DC
adapter.
Features
- controls all vMix software editions
- compact form factor: 33,5 x 18,5 x 8 cm
- can be powered with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- future proof, user updatable
- flexible bus assign and button mapping
- option port for future expansion

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 5 -
Front panel
1. Program bus
The buttons on the program bus are used to switch sources to the program
output of the switcher. The selected source has a red light.
2. Preview bus
The preview buttons are used for selecting the input that you switch to in the
next transition, by using the cut or auto button, or by using the fader. The
selected input on the preview bus has a green light, which will be red during a
transition.
3. Key buttons
By pressing these buttons, overlays are switched on. Pushing the button once
more switches the overlay off. Which input is used as an overlay can be set in
the menu opened with rotary 3. The buttons can also be assigned as shortcuts.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 6 -
4. LCD panel
During normal operation, LCD shows the model of the connected switcher.
When pushing rotary 1-3, menus are displayed in the LCD.
5. Rotary 1 to 3
Rotary 1 to 3 are located directly above buttons 9, 10 and 'col' on the preview
and program bus. The function of turning the knobs is set in the vMix shortcuts
menu. By pressing these knobs, you enter the menus (see menus).
6. Fader
To manually perform a transition from the source selected in the program bus to
the source in the preview bus. The transition effect is set in the vMix software.
7. Downstream key buttons
By pressing these buttons, overlays are switched on. Pushing the button once
more switches the overlay off. Which input is used as an overlay can be set with
rotary 3. The buttons can also be assigned as shortcuts.
8. Rotary 4
The function of turning and pressing this knob is set in the vMix shortcut menu.
See menus.
9. Play button
The function of this button is set in the vMix shortcut menu. See menus.
10. Auto button
To run a transition automatically, the speed of the transition is set in the vMix
software.
11. Cut button
To switch instantly between preview and program bus.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 7 -
Side Panel
1. Network connector
2. Power input
3. Option port
Connecting Mix-iT
Before you connect Mix-iT, be sure that the vMix software is started on your PC.
The Mix-iT controller needs a network connection to vMix, this can be realized
with a cable direct to the PC, or via a network hub or switch that connects both
devices.
The Mix-iT kan be powered with the supplied mains-adapter (7.5V, 500mA), or
through Power over Ethernet (PoE) if your network switch supports this.
Power up Mix-iT by either connecting the adapter to the mains or by connecting
the network cable with Power over Ethernet. The panel now tries to connect to
vMix, if this succeeds the Mix-iT model is shown in the LCD. If no connection can
be established, a message appears in the screen. Check cabling and IP settings.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 8 -
Menus
When pressing rotary 1 to 3 you switch to the menus:
rotary 1 is for the IP-configuration menu,
rotary 2 for button mapping and
rotary 3 for controlling the overlays and shortcuts.
IP config menu
Mix-iT is connected to vMix via a network connection. This can simply be a cable
between switcher and controller, or both devices can be connected via a hub or switch.
After you have made the physical connection, you have to check the IP parameters.
Each network device or node requires a unique address, and must be told the address
of the vMix computer.
Enter the IP configuration menu by shortly pressing rotary one.
Next, you can step through the menu items by turning the rotary knob. Clicking once
again enters that selected menu item.
1. Load Defaults
If you enter this option and confirm by selecting and clicking 'OK', the default
settings for the IP-settings are loaded. These settings are:
192.168.10.200 for the Mix-iT,
and 192.168.10.210 for the vMix PC
2. Mix-iT IP address
If you enter this menu entry, you can change the IP Address of the Mix-it. You
should enter an address that differs from the vMix address, but it must be located
in the same subnet. Almost always, only the last number of 3 digits will differ from
the switcher address.
3. Netmask
In most networks this should be 255.255.255.0.
4. vMix IP address
This is an important setting, if it is not correct there will be no connection between
Mix-iT and vMIx. You can find the switcher address in vMix under settings - web
controller. You don't have to enter the port address.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 9 -
5. Gateway Address
This address is only used if the vMix PC and Mix-iT are not located in the same
subnet. The default value for the gateway address is 192.168.10.1
6. Save & Exit
This entry allows you to save the changed IP parameters. If you made any
changes, the Mix-iT will now restart, and connect, using the new parameters.
You may have to powercycle the panel.
If you select cancel, changes will not be stored.
7. Firmware update
To update the firmware, you can download the update utility for PC from the
website 'Mix-iT.tv'. Here you will also find instructions on how to proceed.
If you accidently selected to update the firmware, powercycling the Mix-iT twice
should bring you back in business.
8. Version info
This entry shows the version of the vMix software and the version of the Mix-iT
firmware. If your vMix software is lower than 20, it is not possible to use Mix-iT.
9. MAC address
The MAC address is the unique hardware code for your Mix-IT, and is read-only.
Your network administrator may need it.
Note: If you push and hold down any rotary for 2 seconds, you will return to the status
display. Beware that all changes will be lost in that case.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 10 -
Button map menu
By clicking rotary 2, you enter the button menu. In this menu, you can tailor the Mix-iT to
your needs.
1. Map busses
Traditionally, in broadcast switchers you make use of a preview bus (row of
buttons) to prepare a shot, and a program bus that shows the selected shot
In the 'map busses'- entry, you can change this arrangement of the busses, for
example when you have a lot of titles that you want to select directly.
You can select Preview /program (which is standard) or swap the preview and
program bus. It is also possible to use one bus for both preview (green) and
program(red), the upper row will then be used for shortcuts. Or lower rails for
direct switching, and upper for shortcuts.
Finally return brings you back to the button menu.
2. Map Buttons
When you select default, this resets the mapping:
When you select custom, you can fully customize the link between
sources/shots and buttons. Buttons 1 to 20 can be individually connected to the
available sources in the mixer, but you can also disable a button. Selecting
button 0 returns you to the button menu.
4. Shift key Enable.
This option is convenient if you use more than 10 video inputs. It changes the col
button into a shift button, enabling a total of 20 inputs. Inputs 11 to 20 are
selected by -at the same time - pressing shift and key 1-10
6. DIM Leds in the button menu does just that - it enables you to adjust the brightness of
the led's in the switches to the light level of the environment. Here you can also enbale
backlighting of all the keys.
7. Save & exit stores the settings you just made in non-volatile memory.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 11 -
Overlays
This menu is entered by pressing rotary 3.
Next, the four key buttons and two dsk buttons can be configured. They can be used for
outputting an overlay, or as a shortcut. vMix has up to 4 overlays, depending on the
edition. For each of the keys, you can choose which overlay you want to enable and
which input/shot you want to overlay. For instance a title under key1, using overlay 1,
and a logo under key2, using overlay 2.
Shortcuts
vMix has a huge number of functions, that you can trigger by a keystroke from a variety
of devices. In fact you can trigger keystroikes from within keystrokes...
Mix-iT supports this feature, by allowing you to define buttons as 'shortcut', As
mentioned above, this is available for key1-4 and dsk1,2. But also the rotaries have
shortcuts assigned to them, that can be recalled by turing them clockwise or
counterclockwise. Then, these is the option to assign the whole upper bus to shortcuts.
And lastly, the play button and rotary next to it are shortcut keys.
To use a shortcut, you enter the vMix menu Setting - shortcuts
Now click 'add' , in the window 'find'. Press the button on Mix-iT that you want to assign.
Netx, you can set which fiunhction you want to start, and with what input it should be
performed.
This is an incredible powerfull tool, that lets you assign and layout the functions that are
important for you in a simple and clear way. You can e.g. use the rotaries to select
pictures or titles from a list. You can even import and export your settings if you want to
swap functionality.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 12 -
Update firmware
The current version of the firmware can be checked in the Mix-iT with rotary 1 - IP config
menu, entry 8 - version info, this shows the vMix version and Mix-iT fw version.
The Mix-iT firmware can be updated via Ethernet. First you need to download a zip-file
containing the firmware file together with the update tool for your PC or Mac from the
Mix-iT website - suport.
 Before continuing, note down the ip-address of your Mix-iT.
 Install the software on the PC
 Double click the 'updater' icon
 Be sure that the PC is in the same subnet as the Mix-iT
 Now enter the IP-address of the Mix-iT in the uploader tool.
 In the Mix-iT, enable updating in the IP config menu (rotary 1), entry 9 - Update
firmwre, OK
 Powercycle the Mix-iT as indicated
 Display should show no text
 (If you powercycle the unit once again, it resumes normal operation)
 Now press 'connect' in the update tool
 If the update tool is able to establish a connection, it shows 'Connected'
 You now have 8 seconds to click 'send' in the update tool, after that the Mix-iT wil
restart.
 If send is clicked in time, the firmware transfer is started.
 When the transfer is done, it shows 'upload finished, disconnected', and the Mix-
iT restarts
 Powercycle the Mix-iT
You have now completed the firmware transfer. You can check the firmware version with
rotary 1, entry 8 - version info.

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 13 -
Specifications
Input Network - RJ45, PoE enabled
Power - DC jack 5.5/2.1mm
Output Option port - stereo minijack RS485
Supported Video
Switchers
All vMix versions
Supported ATEM
firmware
20.0 or higher
Power Consumption 7.5V/0.2A (1.5W)
Operating
Temperature
0~50°C [32~114°F]
Storage Temperature -10~ +60°C
Dimension 345mm(W) x 185mm(L) x 60mm(H)
Certifications CE / FCC
Dimensions

User Guide Mix-iT for vMix v1.0
- 14 -
Service & support
For more information on Mix-iT, check the website www.mix-it.tv. Here you can find the
latest news, the pdf manual and information on updates.
The online vMix documentation contains more information on operating your switcher
software.