Professional IP & Serial PTZ Camera Joystick Controller with NDI, VISCA, ONVIF & PoE

Take precise control of your PTZ camera system with the Magnustek KC20 Professional PTZ Camera Controller. Designed for broadcast studios, live streaming, conference rooms, houses of worship, education, corporate production and event applications, the KC20 provides professional joystick-based control over large multi-camera PTZ installations.

With support for NDI, VISCA over IP, VISCA TCP, ONVIF, VISCA, Pelco-D and Pelco-P, the KC20 offers flexible integration with a wide range of PTZ cameras and production environments.

Professional PTZ Camera Control

The Magnustek KC20 provides operators with intuitive joystick control for precise PTZ camera movements. The 4D precision joystick allows smooth camera positioning, while the dedicated knobs and shortcut controls provide quick access to camera functions and parameters.

Whether you are controlling a single PTZ camera or a large multi-camera installation, the KC20 provides a centralized control solution for professional productions.

Extensive Protocol Compatibility

The KC20 supports multiple IP and serial communication protocols, making it suitable for integration with different PTZ camera brands.

IP Control

• NDI
• ONVIF
• VISCA over IP
• VISCA TCP

Serial Control

• VISCA
• Pelco-D
• Pelco-P

Communication Interfaces

• RJ45 Ethernet
• RS-232
• RS-422/RS-485
• PoE 802.3af

Control Up to 1,000 PTZ Cameras

For larger production environments, the KC20 can manage up to 1,000 PTZ cameras, providing operators with a centralized control platform for multi-camera systems.

The controller also provides 7 camera shortcut buttons, allowing quick access to frequently used cameras.

255 Camera Presets

The KC20 supports up to 255 preset positions, allowing operators to quickly recall predefined camera positions.

Presets are particularly useful for:

• Live events
• Studio production
• Conference rooms
• Houses of worship
• Lecture halls
• Broadcast studios
• Corporate presentations

3-Inch Color LCD Display

The integrated 3-inch color LCD display provides convenient access to camera and controller information while operating the system.

The display allows the operator to navigate settings and monitor camera-control functions without requiring a separate computer.

Precision Joystick & Camera Parameter Controls

The professional joystick provides smooth and accurate PTZ movement, while the multifunction knobs can be used for adjusting camera parameters depending on the connected camera and supported protocol.

The KC20 is designed to give camera operators fast and intuitive access to essential PTZ functions during live production.

NDI PTZ Camera Control

The KC20 supports NDI-based PTZ camera control, making it suitable for modern IP video production environments.

When connected to the same network as compatible NDI PTZ cameras, the controller can be used as a dedicated hardware interface for camera operation.

Tally Support

The controller supports up to 8 channels of tally, making it suitable for multi-camera live production environments where operators need visual indication of camera status.

PoE Support

The KC20 supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, allowing power and network connectivity to be provided through a compatible PoE network infrastructure.

This helps simplify installation in professional studios and production environments.

Technical Specifications

Ideal Applications

The Magnustek KC20 is ideal for:

• Broadcast Studios
• Live Streaming
• TV Production
• Conference Rooms
• Houses of Worship
• Universities & Educational Institutions
• Corporate AV
• Government Facilities
• Event Production
• Lecture Halls
• Multi-Camera Production
• NDI Video Production