What RGBlink does

RGBlink (legal name: Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co Ltd) is a privately held Chinese professional video technology company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Xiamen, with a 101-250 employee headcount. It designs and manufactures compact live-streaming switchers, NDI encoders/decoders, PTZ cameras with AI tracking, wireless collaboration devices, and a larger ProAV line of video processors and presentation switchers. The flagship mini series integrates HDMI/SDI/NDI/USB-C inputs, multi-platform RTMP streaming (up to 32 destinations via the proprietary TAO Cloud), chroma/luma keying, audio mixing, PTZ camera control via VISCA, and USB webcam output for plug-and-play compatibility with OBS Studio, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype. Products carry global certifications (FCC, CE-LVD/EMC, RoHS) and are sold through an own e-commerce store, direct enterprise sales, and a global authorized reseller network across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The business model is predominantly hardware-driven (switchers, cameras, encoders, processors, accessories) with a nascent software/cloud layer introduced in 2025 via the mini v3's subscription or lifetime-purchase feature unlocks and the TAO Cloud platform for remote device management and multi-destination streaming. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, indicating an enterprise and prosumer mix rather than a fixed consumer price grid. Customer segments span content creators and streamers, live-event production companies, broadcast and studio operators, houses of worship, education, government, retail and themed entertainment, healthcare, and corporate enterprise. No funding rounds, institutional investors, parent company, acquisitions, or public-offering activity are documented; the company appears founder-owned and operationally self-funded, with growth funded out of operating cash flow as evidenced by the dense 2025 product launch cadence.

Name

RGBlink

Legal name

Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co Ltd

Website

https://rgblink.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RGBlink is a China-based professional video hardware manufacturer that designs compact live-streaming switchers, NDI encoders, and AI-tracking PTZ cameras for content creators, live-event producers, broadcasters, and enterprises worldwide, sold via e-commerce, resellers, and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Video Production Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers) (MPAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Stream Processing (Ingest, ABR Packaging, Just-in-Time Packaging) (MPAHAHAD), Video Adapters & Converters (HDMI/DP/VGA/DVI/USB-C) (HDACAHAF), Media Processing at the Edge (Transcoding, Packaging, DRM at Edge) (HDABAGAD)

Keywords

• Professional video switchers
• Live streaming equipment
• NDI encoder decoders
• PTZ broadcast cameras
• Wireless presentation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Xiamen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of video production hardware including streaming switchers (mini series), PTZ cameras, signal processors, encoders/decoders, and accessories. Products sold through direct sales, e-commerce, and channel partners.
2. Software Subscriptions and Feature Unlocks: mini v3 offers user-customizable features via monthly subscription or lifetime purchase. TAO Cloud integration enables remote control and streaming management with potential subscription component.
3. Cloud Services: TAO Cloud platform for remote device control, streaming management, and multi-platform broadcasting support. Potential recurring revenue from cloud service subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RGBlink designs, manufactures, and sells professional video production hardware including compact live streaming switchers (mini Series), NDI encoder/decoder streaming nodes (TAO Series), wireless presentation systems (ASK Series), PTZ cameras with AI tracking, and ProAV video processors (D, X, M, FLEX Series). Products combine multi-camera switching, audio mixing, chroma key, PTZ control, and multi-platform streaming via HDMI/SDI/NDI/USB inputs and the TAO Cloud management platform. The portfolio targets content creators, live event producers, broadcasters, and pro-AV integrators globally.

Product overview

RGBlink offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional video streaming and production equipment. The core product lines include the mini Series compact streaming switchers (mini, mini-pro, mini-ISO, mini v3, mini-max, mini-edge SDI, mini-mx SDI) designed for content creators and live events; the TAO Series streaming nodes for NDI encoding/decoding and multi-platform streaming; ASK Series wireless presentation solutions; and PTZ cameras with AI tracking capabilities. Products support 4K video, multiple input formats (HDMI, SDI, USB, NDI), live streaming to multiple platforms via RTMP/NDI, and cloud management via TAO Cloud. The mini Series products form the consumer-to-professional segment while the ProAV category covers larger-scale video processing and display wall solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• mini-ISO 10-channel all-in-one streaming switcher with four 4K HDMI inputs, four SDI inputs, 3.5-inch touchscreen, dual HDMI outputs, USB webcam output, RTMP streaming to 4 platforms, chroma key, and PTZ camera control via joystick. Designed for content creators, live event producers, and broadcast professionals.
• mini-pro Third-generation live streaming switcher with 4 HDMI 2.0 inputs (4K@60), 2.1-inch full-color IPS touchscreen, five-way joystick, dual HDMI outputs, USB 3.0 webcam output, simultaneous RTMP streaming to 2 platforms, solid-state drive recording up to 2TB, and TAO Cloud integration supporting up to 32 streaming platforms.
• mini Entry-level mini streaming switcher with 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output, 2.1-inch TFT screen, PIP/PBP support, 6 transition effects, USB-C power delivery, and multi-channel audio mixing for content creators.
• mini-EFP-4S Portable production case with built-in 14-inch HD IPS monitor, housing mini-ISO, mini-mx SDI, or mini-edge SDI switcher. Features PP flightcase, hydraulic rod support, air-cooling system, professional aviation connectors, and wireless phone charging. Designed for outdoor events, music festivals, weddings, and sports competitions.
• Portable Monitor Type-C portable display available in 12.3-inch (1920x1280) and 15-inch (3240x2160) variants with full function USB-C, mini HDMI interface, optional 10-point multi-touch. Compatible with mini-edge SDI, mini-mx SDI, and mini-max switchers.
• mini-edge SDI 5-channel all-in-one switcher with embedded 5.5-inch monitor, 10 input connectors (4xHDMI 2.0, 4x3G-SDI, UVC, NDI), 6-CH customizable video inputs, 8-channel audio mixing, dual HD HDMI outputs, and PTZ camera control via VISCA or NDI.
• mini-mx SDI 10-channel all-in-one switcher with 5.5-inch TFT touchscreen, dynamic text overlay/scoreboard, VFA (video follow audio), 4xHDMI 2.0 and 4x3G SDI inputs, bidirectional NDI, and enhanced audio processing with noise reduction, equalizer, echo, reverberation, and voice fusion.
• mini v3 Third-generation video switcher with 2-inch touchscreen, 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, user-customizable features via subscription or lifetime purchase, optional USB-A recording, UVC audio-video capture, TAO Cloud live streaming, and NDI encoding/decoding.
• mini-max 4K All-in-One Video Switcher with 5.5-inch touchscreen, 9 input connectors (4xHDMI 2.0, 2x12G-SDI, UVC, MP4, NDI), dual HDMI outputs, USB 3.0 4K recording at 32Mbps, RTMP/NDI streaming via TAO Cloud, and chroma key/luma key support.
• Ystreamer Dual-channel HDMI 2.0 video capture card with 9-channel audio mixer, dual 4K UVC capture via single USB-C cable, 48V phantom power support, and dedicated control keyboard with customizable keys.
• TAO 1mini Streaming node serving as both NDI encoder and decoder with HDMI 2.0 and UVC inputs/outputs, supports H.264, H.265, NDI HX2/HX3, full NDI, RTMP/RTMPS/SRT/RTSP protocols, 4K encoding at 60fps, simultaneous streaming to 32 destinations, and USB extension capabilities.
• 4K Ultra HD (NDI) AI Tracking PTZ Camera 4K Ultra HD NDI AI Tracking PTZ Camera with 4K@60fps, 12X/25X/30X optical zoom, AI tracking (real-time and area tracking), PoE support, and NDI HX3 compatibility. Supports ONVIF network protocol for system integration.
• vue 4K PTZ Gen2 4K broadcast-quality PTZ camera (Gen2) with improved features over the previous generation, designed for studio and live event production.
• TAO 1tiny 2 Enhanced next-generation TAO 1tiny 2 streaming node with improved streaming and encoding capabilities.
• PTZ Camera Controller PTZ camera controller providing joystick-based control of compatible PTZ cameras via VISCA protocol for broadcast and live event production environments.
• TAO 1mini (original) / TAO Series Streaming Nodes TAO Series of streaming nodes including TAO 1mini, TAO 1tiny, TAO 1pro 2, TAO 1pro-S, and TAO 1tiny 2. NDI encoder/decoder and multi-platform streaming nodes for IP-based video production workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stream to up to 32 platforms simultaneously via TAO Cloud integration
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NewTek (NDI)coreTechnology or IntegrationRGBlink products integrate NewTek's NDI (Network Device Interface) technology, enabling IP-based video transmission over computer networks. Products including mini-ISO, TAO 1mini, PTZ cameras, and mini-edge/mx SDI support various NDI formats (NDI HX, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, Full NDI) for high-quality, low-latency video streaming.
• OBS StudiocoreTechnology or IntegrationRGBlink mini series products work with OBS Studio as webcam sources via USB output. Devices appear as standard UVC webcams allowing plug-and-play integration with OBS for recording and streaming workflows.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Epiphan Video: Producer of Pearl Pearl Mini and Pearl Nano multi-source live production switchers and capture appliances — closely comparable in multi-input, multi-destination live streaming and recording workflows targeting education, worship and corporate.
• BirdDog: Australian NDI-native encoder/decoder and PTZ camera vendor — competes directly with TAO 1mini NDI streaming nodes and 4K NDI AI Tracking PTZ cameras on IP-based video workflows.
• Roland (ProAV / VR/V Series): Long-established Japanese ProAV manufacturer of V-1HD and P-series compact video switchers used in live event and broadcast production — competes in the same switcher/streaming category with similar HDMI/USB workflows.
• YoloLiv: Maker of YoloBox portable all-in-one live streaming switchers aimed at content creators and live event producers — directly comparable product category, target customer and price tier to RGBlink's mini-max and mini-ISO.
• Magewell: Hangzhou-based capture card and streaming encoder vendor (Ultra Stream, Pro Convert) — directly competes with RGBlink's TAO streaming nodes and Ystreamer capture cards in encoding, NDI conversion and USB capture.
• Blackmagic Design: Private Australian manufacturer of the ATEM Mini line of compact live-production switchers — the closest direct competitor to RGBlink's mini series, competing head-to-head in the prosumer and small-broadcast segment.
• Datavideo: Taiwan-headquartered ProAV manufacturer with HS-series mobile video studios and switchers that overlap with RGBlink's ProAV (D/X/M series) and mini-EFP portable production systems.

Broad incumbents

• AVer Information: Taiwan-listed ProAV manufacturer with a broad portfolio including PTZ cameras and tracking solutions that compete with RGBlink's vue 4K AI PTZ line in education and corporate verticals.
• NewTek (Vizrt Group): Creator of TriCaster live production switchers and the NDI IP-video standard — RGBlink is a downstream technology partner integrating NDI across its portfolio, but NewTek's TriCaster is the broad-incumbent benchmark for live switching.
• Sony Pro (MCX/Broadcast): Global broadcast and ProAV incumbent with MCX-500 switcher and BRC-series PTZ cameras — large-portfolio competitor with deep channel reach, overlapping with RGBlink in broadcast and large-venue production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rgblink
• YouTubeyoutube.com/rgblink
• Facebookfacebook.com/RGBlink
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rgblink
• Instagraminstagram.com/rgblinkstc

Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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