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Discover M2 Live, Sony’s new cloud based production service.

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Cloud Based Virtual Switcher

Broadcast your sports event, music gigs, festivals and corporate events live – on any platform, to any audience, anywhere and only pay for what you need, when you need it. Cameras, a laptop and an internet connection, is all that’s needed.

In addition to our Virtual Production cloud switcher service, Sony offers Virtual and Remote Production solutions for cinematography.

Share events. Reach further. Broadcast Live.

Anyone, anywhere, can be in control of live event broadcasting with Sony. Our on-demand service is powered by Amazon Web Services and can deliver your live event to a global audience on multiple platforms. Switch cameras, add captions, control comments, all from your laptop or device.

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Easy setup

Stream live events over a normal internet connection, using just a combination of laptop, smart phone, wireless cameras and audio.

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Cost effective

The software as a service, on-demand structure means you only pay for what you use. Working from anywhere also reduces logistics costs and carbon footprint.

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Remote production

Switching cameras and smart phones, audio mixing, and inserting graphics and captions are all performed through the browser interface – no need for OB vans or broadcast uplink services.

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Social media integration

Integration of captions with social media feeds and live control of comments leads to better engagement with viewers and a more dynamic production.

Try it now, with a 30 day trial of 5 hours switching time*, for free

  • Turn the switcher on and off at your convenience
  • No credit card required

*Content streamed will be watermarked during trial.

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Producing virtually on every scale

From webinars to major outdoor events: Sony is helping forward-looking event producers, content creators and broadcasters engage audiences, realise more efficient use of resources and lower costs.

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Why Sony?

What's included ?
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8 sources – 3 Outputs
  • Choice* of 6 inputs + 2 clip players, 7 inputs + 1 clip player or 8 inputs
  • Supports RTP, RTMP, SRT, Sony QoS, Webcam, Screen Sharing
  • Up to 3 simultaneous RTMP Outputs
  • Perfect for YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch and Stream

*Free Trial Users gets only 6 sources + 2 clip players as default

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High Quality Production
  • Single or Multiple Users operations
  • Record PGM and ISO in the cloud
  • Import Contents from the Cloud for instant playback
  • Lightest Professional live streaming set up (No on-site mixer or encoder, less crew)
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Professional Live Graphics
  • Professional Live Graphics with integration with Singular.live graphics
  • Control your Singular.live overlays directly from within the system
  • Tweets insertion in graphics
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External Audio
  • Audio Commentary input – add audio commentary through the browser
  • Remote audio commentary from laptop
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Reliable streaming with Sony technology
  • Full Cloud Native solution
  • Audio/Video Synchronisation
  • Easy and intuitive operations
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Communicate with your production team
  • Intercom functionality – push and hold to talk with “Speak to all” and “Speak to individual” options
  • Intercom/Tally mobile page (currently Android only) – use your mobile phone to access the intercom functionality and get tally feedback direct to your mobile
Guide to costs

Add to your Live Events time. This pricing is for guidance only. The price is determined by Cleverbridge and provided here for reference purposes only. Sign in to see the latest pricing in local currency.

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49 euro

(excl VAT)
For 60 minutes (1 hour)
of switcher use

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5 hour icon with time logo behind
220 euro

(excl VAT)
For 300 minutes (5 hours)
of switcher use
Save 10%*

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20 hour icon with time logo behind
780 euro

(excl VAT)
1200 minutes (20 hours)
of switcher use
Save 20%*

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1700 euro

(excl VAT)
3000 minutes (50 hours)
of switcher use
Save 30%*

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*From the 1hr allowance price

Got a question? Speak to our expert team today.

Virtual Switcher training, video explainers and more information

Learn how to connect your cameras, stream live on Facebook, audio mix and other help topics using Virtual Switcher.
With flexible packages find the right Virtual production plan for your business

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