Control your video switcher by AppleScript

Easy integration with other applications

Control many matrix video switchers through RS232
Control Blackmagic-Design Videohub or AJA Kumo through Ethernet
AppleScriptable
Can be controlled directly from OnTheAir Video or OnTheAir Node for automatic switching

OnTheAir Switch can control many matrix video switchers through RS232 or Ethernet. The application is AppleScriptable, and has a REST API, allowing it to be controlled from any application (even applications from third parties). It can be used as a standalone application or integrated with OnTheAir Video, MovieRecorder or OnTheAir Node. Check the specifications page to see which router is supported.

We can theoretically support any video router, but we need to implement the protocol for it of course. Before buying OnTheAir Switch, you can check the specifications page to check which Matrix Video Switcher is already supported and if yours is not in the list, simply contact us to ask if your Switcher can be supported and how to proceed.

Price

$ 995

Price is for one control computer.
For more detailed prices check here.

Available options

Dongle - Instead of a serial number, receive a dongle that do not require activation. Ideal when you want to move your license around. One dongle can be used for up to 8 licenses (if multiple applications run on the same computer).

Downloads

Download OnTheAir Switch

OnTheAir Switch 2.8.2
9 August 2019

Check Release Notes…

OnTheAir Switch 2.7 or later is required if you use a dongle with macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later.

Installation instructions
Once downloaded, unzip the file, and drag and drop the Folder "OnTheAir Switch" in your Applications Folder. Make sure that the video router you intend to control is supported (read the Tech Specs page). Send us an email if it is not supported.

DEMO Limitations
In DEMO mode OnTheAir Switch will quit after 10 minutes.

How to unlock the DEMO version ?
Purchase a license through one of our resellers or the Softron online store, then just activate your serial number in the License window or plug your dongle in the computer. If you are using an "old" dongle (the ones with a red light), you will need todownload the drivers for the HASP dongle here.

Upgrade/Update instructions
Just download the latest version and replace your previsous version. You do not need to deactivate and reactivate your serial number when updating your Softron software. Read the following article to know when to deactivate.

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Product Features

Features

Main Features

Video & Audio

Playlist & Schedule

Media Management

Other Features

Codecs

Features and Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Features

Main features

Support most Video routers
Can control video routers through RS232 or Ethernet (depending on the video router, check on the tech specs page)

AppleScriptable
Controllable via Telnet

External Controls

AppleScriptable
Controllable via Telnet

Third party integration

Can be controlled by third party software through AppleScripts.
Integration possible with most of our products (check the features list to see if it can control video routers).

System Requirements

System requirements

Mac OS	Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later *
RAM	2 GB
Additional Hardware required	USB to RS232 converter (only needed for the video routers controlled in RS232 - not needed for AJA KUMO and Blackmagic Videohub)
Other requirements	Check the protocol used to control the router in the table below. If it is controlled through a RS232 or RS422 protocol, you will need a USB to RS232 (or RS422) converter. If the router is controlled through Ethernet (AJA KUMO and Blackmagic Design Videohub), you will only need your mac to be connected to the same Network as the router you want to control. It will show up in Bonjour.
RS422 port of Video card support	No the RS422 port of the video cards is not configurable.
Compatibility with the RS232 port of Xserve	NO. The RS232 port of Xserves is not configurable.
MacPro type	Any
iMac type	Any
MacBook Pro type	Any
MacBook Air type	Any
MacMini type	Any

* While Softron tries to maintain compatibility with older versions of Macintosh Operating Systems, it is not always possible to achieve. Because Operating Systems are usually significantly improved over previous versions, Softron must use many of the more capable built-in functionalities inherent in Apple’s latest OS releases. Failing to do so would me that Softron software would essentially be blocked from using the new Frameworks provided in the OS. For this reason Softron’s free support is provided only on the current and previous version of the Macintosh OS. If you have issues with using Softron software on older versions of the Operating Systems, your only solution may be to upgrade your Operating System to the current version.

Supported Video Routers and their required configuration

Router Brand	Protocol	Model	Baud Rate	Parity	Bits	Stop Bit	Other Settings
AJA KUMO	Ethernet	All (automatic detection)	Not Applicable
Blackmagic Design Videohub	Ethernet	All (automatic detection)	Not Applicable
Evertz	RS232	32 x 32	38.400 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Knox	RS232	8 x 8	19.200 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Kramer 2000	RS232	8 x 2	9.600 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Kramer 2000	RS232	8 x 8	9.600 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Kramer	RS232	8 x 2	1.200 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Leitch	RS232	32 x 32	38.400 baud	Even Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Panacea (Leitch )	RS232	All sizes (automatic detection)	19.200 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Sigma MRX	RS232	32 x 32	38.400 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit	xon-xoff flow control
Sony BRS-200	RS422	12 x 2	38.400 baud	Odd Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Triton	RS232	8 x 8	19.200 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Triton	RS232	32 x 32	19.200 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit
Triton	RS232	64 x 64	19.200 baud	No Parity	8 bits	1 stop bit