Blue Pill Server
Multi-purpose Control Engine
The Blue Pill Server is a unique technological solution designed to address various challenges associated with unified and integrated control systems in live production, broadcast, and AV industries. It supports hundreds of universal and vendor-specific protocols, enabling it to control a wide range of equipment seamlessly. Additionally, it serves as a centralized hub for controlling and configuring SKAARHOJ panels, offering unparalleled integration and flexibility. Blue Pill Server can be used as a bridge between cameras, vision mixers, audio mixers, routers, etc. and 3rd party panels or softwares.
Truly Universal Integration
Achieve seamless integration across broadcast, live production, and AV systems with the Blue Pill Server. This device supports hundreds of universal and vendor-specific protocols, enabling control of diverse equipment. It translates between different control protocols, allowing devices from various ecosystems to work together as if from the same manufacturer. Enhanced by features such as tally forwarding, virtual triggers, and macros, the Blue Pill Server ensures a cohesive and efficient control environment, making complex system integrations straightforward and manageable.
Breathe New Life Into 3rd Party Panels
Unlock new potential with the Blue Pill Server’s comprehensive connectivity! Transform USB-based devices into fully independent IP controllers effortlessly. Say goodbye to the PC—use a Stream Deck or X-keys controller directly. Amplify the power of your Riedel Smart Panel by turning it into a universal controller, and add interactive touch functionality with a Densitron touch screen. Experience unparalleled versatility and functionality, breathing fresh life into your trusted devices!
Bridge the Gap Between the AV and Broadcast Industries
Unite AV and broadcast worlds effortlessly with the Blue Pill Server! Seamlessly integrate broadcast devices like vision mixers, routers, and media players into AV setups. By translating AV-oriented protocols such as TCP into vendor-specific protocols, it ensures high-quality audio and video signals while offering user-friendly control. Design versatile, efficient systems that combine the strengths of both AV and broadcast technologies, making complex integrations smooth and tailored to end-user needs. Enhance your workflow with this powerful, adaptable translation tool!
Centralized SKAARHOJ Control
Simplify complex device connectivity by adding a little more blue to the mix. The Blue Pill Server can reduce the number of individual connections on the network by acting as a central hub for easily configuring and controlling all SKAARHOJ panels on the same local network.
Enhanced Connectivity
Blue Pill Server stabilizes networked connection between production equipment and controllers in challenging network environments that are common in remote production situations - such as VPNs Vlans and Wans making it possible to seamlessly control devices in different geographical locations. Use Blue Pill Server at a remote location with stable connection to all devices and use it as a gateway for all panels in your distant control room.
Unique Form Factor and Designed Packed with Features
Blue Pill Server is no stranger to hard work in any environment. Mount it on top of a camera and use it as a tally lamp thanks to the built-in RGB light and large OLED screen which can be used to display the camera ID number. Break the limitations of USB cables and control your computers with mouse and keyboard from anywhere in the network. Use it as a media player and control the playback remotely with any Skaarhoj panel… the possibilities are virtually endless.
Scale According to Your Needs
Endless possibilities of Blue Pill doesn’t mean you have to pay for all of that. We offer licensing based on the required use case. Purchase the license that fits your application - X-Keys, Stream Deck or Riedel for 3rd party panel connectivity; DC Link for bridging TCP with any supported device. More to come. Make your Blue Pill do what you need. Paid licenses only apply to using 3rd party panels and controllers with the SKAARHOJ ecosystem. All typical SKAARHOJ integrations are always free of charge!
