Vmix Utc Controller Top Official
Use a Stream Deck in portrait mode mounted above your physical UTC. Put your graphic overlays (Scoreboard, Lower Thirds, Social Media alerts) on the Stream Deck, leaving the physical UTC for camera switching only.
Designed for Adobe software, it is brilliant for vMix because of its haptic feedback.
If budget is no object and you want the actual top of the line, Skaarhoj (often used by ESPN and BBC) is the answer. vmix utc controller top
Go to Settings > Shortcuts in vMix. Click "Add." Perform the action on your hardware (e.g., press the T-bar). vMix will learn the midi/usb input.
Critical mapping for the "Top" layout:
| Action | vMix Shortcut | Why it's Top Tier | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cut | Cut Direct | No transition delay | | Auto | Auto Transition | Triggers current transition effect | | Preview 1-8 | Preview Input 1-8 | Changes "Next" source | | Program 1-8 | Program Input 1-8 | Changes "Live" source | | PTZ Pan/Tilt | PTZ Move (Relative) | Smooth camera moves | | Record | Record Start/Stop | Visual confirmation on button | | Stream | Stream Start/Stop | Emergency off switch |
| Standard Controllers | UTC Controller Top | |---------------------|--------------------| | Manual or relative timeline triggers | Absolute UTC triggers | | No built-in scheduler | Standalone event schedule with countdown | | Operator must trigger at exact time | Automated, frame-accurate execution | | Drift over long shows | NTP-corrected, no drift | | Good for switching | Great for automated playout & sync | Use a Stream Deck in portrait mode mounted
While you can use a standard keyboard to type into UTC fields, professional operators demand tactile feedback and muscle memory. A dedicated "top-tier" UTC controller offers:
If you are shopping for a controller or designing your vMix layout (using Companion or vMix's native shortcuts), ensure your "Top" configuration includes these elements. While you can use a standard keyboard to