Middle Control
On your Mac
Every control surface converges here. Control, adjust and monitor all your cameras.
Unified Multi-Camera Control.
Control the cameras and gimbals you already trust from a single macOS app. Built from real world live multicam productions!
Middle Control 3 LIVE
Gimbal Control
Roll
Camera Control
Cinema 6K Cinema Camera 6K
100%
Recording
180.0°
f/5.6
+0 dB
5500 K
0
50%
50%
0.00
Camera & Gimbal Presets
Left
Long press to save preset. Short press to recall.
Transition
Duration 0.1s
Duration 0.1s
Preset Settings
Select the settings to be recalled each time you launch a preset.
Preferences
Switcher Connection
Connected
ATEM 1 M/E Constellation 4K
Network Preferences
en47/192.168.10.41
System Preferences
Studio 6K Pro
AC
Camera ID 4
- Model Name: Studio Camera 6K Pro
- User Name: Studio 6K Pro
- IP Address: 192.168.10.185
- Status: Connected
Studio 6K Pro
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Other camera? Check compatibility
150+supported devices
5years
70+countries served
10,000+multicam productions
Transform your setup
Built for your favorite cameras.
Middle Control lets you repurpose your existing cinematic gear for live events, streaming, or broadcast. Turn your favourite gimbals and cameras into fully controllable PTZ systems — wired or wireless — all operated directly from your Mac. The kit you already own becomes a coordinated multi-camera rig.
Works with
Precise control
And your favorite controllers.
Gamepads, Stream Decks, VISCA controllers, Middle Remote, Mac Keyboard, Blackmagic ATEM Switchers : Middle Control supports many different control options!
One app to control your cameras gimbals
How it works
One Mac. One router. Control Everything.
Everything on set — APC-R Minis, Cameras, PTZ cameras, ATEM, Laptop — joins the same network over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. A standard router + ethernet switches is all the infrastructure you need.
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Middle Remote
The ideal hardware control surface for Middle Control.
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Stream Deck + Companion
Seamlessly integrate into your existing Companion setup.
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USB joystick
Any USB gaming joystick, mapped your way.
Network router
Any standard router.
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APC-R Mini
Camera 1 — mounts on the gimbal's RSA port.
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APC-R Mini
Camera 2 — mounts on the gimbal's RSA port.
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Mirrorless Camera
Compatible cameras controlled directly over IP.
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PTZ camera
PTZ cameras connected on the same network
Ecosystem
Integrate your Tools
Whether you use Bitfocus Companion, VISCA over IP, USB Joysticks, or custom TCP APIs, Middle Control speaks your language. It fits right into your setup, scales with your production, and stays ready for what’s next!
- Exclusive alpha & beta programs
- Continuously updated
- Built with user feedback!
ATEM Bridge
Drive any camera from your ATEM.
Connect Middle Control to a Blackmagic Design ATEM Switcher, and your ATEM panels and software will control many other camera brands!
- Works with almost any ATEM
- Integrates all features controllable in the camera
- Mix Blackmagic, Sony, Canon, Panasonic and more!
- One control ecosystem for the whole rig
Free or Pro, no subscription.
No subscriptions. Pay once, and you get all updates for version 3.
Middle Control 3
For solo operators and small kits.
Free
Download - Full Camera Control
- Full Gimbal Control with APC-R
- Camera & Gimbal Presets
- Bitfocus Companion Integration
- Gamepads & Middle Remote
- SDK/API
- Community support
Middle Control 3 Pro
For multi-camera, multi-operator shoots.
€199 one-time
Buy Pro - Everything in Free, plus:
- Live View
- Multi View up to 9 cameras
- ATEM Link
- Visca over IP controllers
- Replicate settings across multiple cameras
- Multi-Operator Support
- Priority Support
Enterprise
Custom integration, support, fastlane support.
Talk to us
Contact sales - Custom Integrations
- Advanced specialty Features
- Onsite training
- Express Priority Support
Compatibility
Will my gear work?
Pick your camera, gimbal, switcher, and controller. The compatibility tool tells you instantly whether everything speaks the same language, which features can be controlled — and draws the exact connection diagram for your specific setup.
Check CompatibilityExpand with hardware
Purpose-built controllers, converters, and remotes, engineered in parallel with our software and finely tuned for Middle Control.
APC-R Mini
Compact network gimbal controller. Mounts directly onto the gimbal's RSA port — Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Tally.
Learn more
APC-R Mini Lite
Entry-level network controller. Wired Ethernet only, same gimbal compatibility, same Middle Control workflow.
Learn more Middle Remote
An all-in-one compact & professional PTZ remote! 3 axis-joystick, precise rotary encoders, buttons and OLED displays. The ideal companion for Middle Control!
Learn moreCheck out our latest videos!
Try it now for free.
Upgrade to Pro if you need the extra features.