Use mobile devices or tablets as touch controllers by accessing the UTC interface over a network, ideal for operators working remotely or from a different room [vMix UTC Guide].
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While you can use a standard keyboard to type into UTC fields, professional operators demand tactile feedback and muscle memory. A dedicated "top-tier" UTC controller offers:
| Item | Detail | |------|--------| | Interface | USB-C HID + MIDI, optional Ethernet | | Time Source | NTP (IPv4/IPv6) or optional GPS PPS | | Precision | ±10 ms (typical) | | Max Events | 500 per show, stored in non-volatile memory | | Power | USB bus-powered | | Display | 2.4” 240x240 IPS (sunlight-readable option) | | OS Support | Windows 10/11 (vMix 24+ recommended) | | API Compatibility | vMix HTTP, vMix Script, Companion, Bitfocus |
Before selecting hardware, we must understand the software. vMix’s UTC is a panel that allows you to expose specific fields from a GT Title, HTML, or XAML graphic. For example, a "Lower Third" template might expose three fields: Player Name , Stat Line , and Team Logo .
