Middle Things APC-R Controller for PTZ Type Control

Upgrade Your Live Video Production Setup with Middle Things APC-R
Transform your camera setup into a high-quality PTZ head with Middle Things APC-R. The device enables you to remotely control one or more DJI gimbals from a single laptop while using any USB gaming joystick. By using the Middle Control desktop software, you can easily map any of the joystick's axis and buttons to gimbal actions such as Pan/Tilt/Roll/Speed or Zoom motor. This allows you to upgrade your camera setup at a budget-friendly rate.

Advanced Camera Control
If you use Blackmagic cameras, you can also remotely control Shutter/Iris/WB/Gain/Focus in addition to the previous actions. Moreover, if you have an ATEM switcher, you can connect it to the Middle Control desktop software to control more advanced camera settings such as Luma/Gamma/Lift/Contrast/Saturation and Sharpening. APC-R and Middle Control are designed to blend seamlessly in your live production environment.

Simple Setup
Setting up APC-R requires only one cable (included) between the APC-R and the gimbal. The power consumption of the device is very low, and the gimbal will provide more than enough power to the APC-R. If you want to improve reliability and use a wired connection, you can add an ethernet cable that goes from the APC-R to your computer or network router. The connection from the APC-R to the camera is made using Bluetooth.

Save Position Presets
When using the APC-R with DJI RS2, you can save custom camera position presets and recall them later. Moreover, if you use Blackmagic cameras, you can store a custom White Balance/ISO/Iris/Shutter/Tint preset in addition to the Pan/Tilt/Roll/Zoom status of the gimbal. If you use an MFT lens, you can also save the lens Focus distance.

Fully Wireless Capability
In addition to the built-in Ethernet port that offers a wired control solution, you can use the built-in Wi-Fi receiver to control the gimbal and camera completely wirelessly. You can bring a Wi-Fi repeater very close to the stage and have a steadicam operator moving around freely while controlling the camera remotely, using our Middle Control software or the Blackmagic ATEM Software Control. When the ethernet cable is disconnected, the APC-R will automatically switch to Wi-Fi within a few seconds. The wireless range will depend on your ATEM router.

Recall Your Presets with Companion!
The APC-R will soon be compatible with the Companion ecosystem, so if you have a StreamDeck running Companion, you will be able to recall your custom position presets easily.

Multiple Gimbals Support
You can control up to eight different gimbals/cameras using our system. You can control all of the gimbals and cameras using the same joystick, but you need to attach one APC-R to each camera you want to control.

Compatibility
Note: Compatibility can change over time as new products get released. Please visit middlethings.co/support for up-to-date compatibility information.

When connected to an ATEM Switcher over Wi-Fi, the APC-R grabs all the ATEM Software Control camera controls and forwards them to the Blackmagic camera using Bluetooth. Pair that with a video transmission system, and there you have a fully wireless remote controlled camera setup!

The APC-R can control the following gimbals:
DJI Ronin RS2*
DJI Ronin-S
DJI Ronin-SC
DJI Ronin-2

The only gimbal that supports Position Presets and DJI Focus Motor Control. The small additional DJI R Focus Wheel is required for Ronin-S/SC/RS2 since the APC connects to the Focus Wheel Data Port.

The APC-R can control the following cameras:
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K*
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Blackmagic Ursa Broadcast
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro G2
Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K* (Has to has its SDI IN connected to an ATEM PGM output, and ATEM connected to Middle Control)

These are the only cameras that support Focus distance recording when used with position presets. When you make position presets with other cameras, the focus state will not be saved due to the relative nature of the EF mount.

The APC-R is compatible with the majority of Blackmagic Design ATEM Switchers, including:
ATEM Mini/Mini Pro/Mini Pro ISO
ATEM Mini Extreme/Extreme ISO
ATEM Television Studio HD
ATEM Television Studio Pro HD
ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K
ATEM Production Studio 4K
ATEM 1M/E & 2M/E Production Studio 4K
ATEM 4M/E Broadcast Studio 4K
ATEM Constellation 8K

Key Features

• Middle Things APC-R transforms your camera setup into a high-quality PTZ head.
• Remotely control one or more DJI gimbals from a single laptop using any USB gaming joystick.
• Easily map joystick's axis and buttons to gimbal actions like Pan/Tilt/Roll/Speed or Zoom motor.
• Upgrade your camera setup at a budget-friendly rate.
• Control Shutter/Iris/WB/Gain/Focus if you use Blackmagic cameras.
• Connect ATEM switcher to control advanced camera settings like Luma/Gamma/Lift/Contrast/Saturation and Sharpening.
• APC-R and Middle Control seamlessly blend in your live production environment.
• Simple setup with only one cable between APC-R and the gimbal.
• Low power consumption with sufficient power provided by the gimbal.
• Add an ethernet cable for improved reliability and wired connection.
• Save custom camera position presets and recall them later with DJI RS2.
• Store custom White Balance/ISO/Iris/Shutter/Tint presets with Blackmagic cameras.
• Save lens Focus distance with MFT lens.
• Use built-in Wi-Fi receiver for wireless control of the gimbal and camera.
• Have a steadicam operator move around freely while controlling the camera remotely.