PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1695255
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1695255
A video switcher is a crucial device or software application utilized in selecting between multiple incoming video signals from diverse sources and directing one chosen signal to a singular output, including streaming devices, video recorders, or display devices. These switchers play a fundamental role in professional video production by delivering high-quality, real-time, and interactive content to audiences.
The primary product categories of video switchers encompass production switchers, computer-based switchers, routing switchers, virtual switchers, hybrid switchers, and other variants. Computer-based switchers represent software systems facilitating the selection and blending of various video sources. These technologies incorporate both analog and digital video switchers. Video switchers find applications across various domains such as live events, studio production, and digital signage, catering to end-users including sports broadcasting, studio production, news production, post-production, and others.
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The video switcher market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.97 billion in 2024 to $4.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the shift from analog to digital broadcasting, growing demand for high-definition content, integration of multicamera setups, global expansion of broadcasting, and evolution of broadcast standards.
The video switcher market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.93 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rise of live streaming platforms, transition to 4K and beyond, integration of AI and automation, expansion of virtual production, and demand for remote production solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include hybrid production environments, enhanced user experience, sustainability and energy efficiency, remote production and collaboration tools, AI-driven content production.
The escalating demand for digital media devices is poised to drive the growth of the video switcher market in the coming years. Digital media devices encompass instruments that record, process, transmit, or display digital information. This rise in digital media devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, is fueled by consumers' increasing desire for on-the-go entertainment and convenient access to digital content. Video switchers play a crucial role in digital media devices by facilitating seamless integration, control, and manipulation of multiple video sources to create captivating and engaging content across various platforms and formats. For instance, a report published by ConsumerAffairs in September 2023 indicated that about 97% of Americans owned a feature phone or smartphone in 2022, with future trends projecting an increase in American smartphone users to over 364 million people by 2040. Consequently, the surging demand for digital media devices is a key driver for the video switcher market.
Major players in the video switcher market are focusing on integrating technological advancements with innovative designs, such as modular design, to gain a competitive advantage. Modular design involves a system or product composed of interchangeable components or modules, offering flexibility, customization, and ease of assembly or disassembly. For example, Ross Video, a Canada-based broadcasting technology company, launched the Carbonite Ultra 60 in April 2023, a new production switcher designed for larger, more complex, and demanding productions. This switcher incorporates cutting-edge technology for seamless layering, transitions, and onboard features like frame syncs, format converters, and multi viewers. The Carbonite Ultra 60 also provides versatile connectivity options to accommodate various input and output sources, including cameras, graphics generators, and playback devices.
In December 2023, ACT Entertainment, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of audio, video, and lighting products, acquired tvONE for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aimed to broaden ACT Entertainment's presence in the AV technology sector and offer customers more efficient end-to-end solutions for their projects. tvONE, a US-based company specializing in video processing, signal distribution, and media playback solutions, brings a range of video scalers, switchers, and format converters to complement ACT Entertainment's portfolio and strengthen its position in the market.
Major companies operating in the video switcher market report are Roland Corporation; Sony Corporation; Panasonic Corporation; Belden Inc.; Crestron Electronics Inc.; Barco NV; Extron Electronics; Asystems; Ross Video; Evertz Microsystems Limited; Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd; Grass Valley Group; Miranda Technologies; Imagine Communications; Matrox; Kramer Electronics; Ikegami Tsushinki Co. Ltd.; NewTek Inc.; AJA Video Systems Inc.; Atomos Limited; TVU Networks Corporation; PESA; Datavideo Corporation; Lightware Visual Engineering; Systembase Limited
North America was the largest region in the video switcher market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the video switcher market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the video switcher market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The video switcher market consists of sales of portable hybrid AV live streaming mixers, all-in-one professional mixers, and HDMI video switchers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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