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APC-R

Turn your DJI gimbal and Blackmagic camera into a high-quality, network-controlled PTZ head — wired Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, all in one rugged box.

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  • Control up to 15 DJI gimbals from one Mac running Middle Control
  • Advanced control over your gimbal settings & functions
  • Supports almost any DJI gimbal
APC-R flagship gimbal controller with twin antennas

CINEMATIC PTZ

Your Cinematic PTZ Camera

With the Middle Things APC-R, you can control up to 15 DJI gimbals remotely from a single laptop, using a single USB gaming controller and over long distance Ethernet, just as a regular PTZ camera.

15 gimbals on macOS
from one Mac
222 g compact
twin-antenna body
5–15 s auto Wi-Fi fallback
if cable disconnects
~1 W powered
from the gimbal

What it does

Main Features

Powered from the gimbal

Draws power directly from the gimbal using the APC-R Gimbal Adapter (or the DJI Focus Wheel) and talks over the same port.

Ethernet or Wi-Fi

Ethernet for maximum reliability and minimal latency; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for operators on the move. Auto-fallback to Wi-Fi in 5–15 s if the cable disconnects.

External Tally

Connect via USB-C to the Middle Tally (which can be purchased separately). Red on Program, Green on Preview. Brightness adjustable from Middle Control.

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Position presets

Save Pan / Tilt / Roll / Zoom — and bake camera state (Iris, ISO, WB, ND) into the same preset. Recall on a Stream Deck button or a custom joystick mapping.

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Wireless Blackmagic control

Pair the Mini to a supported Blackmagic camera over Bluetooth and reach Shutter, Iris, WB, Gain, Focus — plus ATEM CCU's Lift / Gamma / Saturation / Sharpening via Middle Control.

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DJI Focus Motor Control

Calibrate and control your DJI Focus Motor remotely to precisely adjust the Zoom of your lens.

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Automatic subject tracking

Toggle DJI Active Track Remotely

Want to take a break ? Let your camera track a subject automatically! You can set your gimbal in autopilot mode by activating the DJI Active Track feature* of your gimbal, right from your control room!

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* Requires the DJI RavenEye or Intelligent Tracking Module

Six ways to drive it

Multiple Control Options

The APC-R doesn't lock you into one control style. Pick the input that matches your show, your operator, your budget — every surface converges in the same Mac workspace.

  • USB gaming joystick

    Map any axis or button to a gimbal action. Pan / Tilt on the sticks, speed on a knob, Focus and Zoom on the throttle.

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  • Middle Remote control surface

    Middle Remote

    The dedicated tactile surface — 3-axis joystick, RGB buttons, 8 touch-sensitive OLED encoders.

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  • Stream Deck + Companion

    Recall position presets, toggle ActiveTrack, switch cameras, start / stop recording — labelled buttons.

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  • VISCA over IP

    Plug into existing PTZ broadcast workflows (Skaarhoj, etc). Middle Control Pro exposes the gimbal as a VISCA endpoint.

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  • Blackmagic ATEM

    Blackmagic ATEM

    Control your gimbal pan / tilt & zoom with Blackmagic ATEM Advanced Panels.

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  • SDK / TCP commands

    Send custom TCP from your own automation. Full command set documented in the developer docs.

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Middle Control

Every surface arrives here. Direct GUI control of pan, tilt, focus, camera settings, position presets, ATEM CCU — plus a numbered slot for every gimbal in your studio. Free for macOS.

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    APC-R

Compatibility

Works with most DJI Gimbals.

Nine DJI gimbals supported today. Middle Control for macOS is required. The full compatibility matrix and feature set lives at middlethings.co/compatibility.

  • DJI Ronin-S*
  • DJI Ronin-SC*
  • DJI Ronin 2*
  • DJI RS2
  • DJI RS2 Pro
  • DJI RS3 Pro
  • DJI RS4
  • DJI RS4 Pro
  • DJI RS5

* Ronin-S, Ronin-SC and Ronin 2 connect via S-BUS analog mode.

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Pick the controller you need

All three models speak the same Middle Control language and share the same firmware.

APC-R Mini Lite €349 Most popular APC-R Mini €449 APC-R €520
Gimbal ConnectionDirect MountDirect MountRequires Gimbal Adapter
Gimbal powered✓✓✓
Wired LAN✓✓✓
Wi-Fi (2.4Ghz)—✓✓
Bluetooth—✓✓
CANBus (Digital)✓✓✓
SBUS (Analog)——✓
BuildPlasticPlasticAluminium
AntennasBuilt-inBuilt-inExternal (2x)
TallyNoneBuilt-inExternal, with Middle Tally
USB TypeUSB-CUSB-CMicro USB
Form factor9.5 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm9.5 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm12.5 × 8 × 3 cm
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Accessories

Complete your APC-R kit.

The add-ons that round out the original APC-R — a tiny tally, the DJI gimbal adapter, and spare cabling.

Middle Tally

Middle Tally

The world's smallest Program / Preview tally light — powered and controlled directly by the APC-R over USB-C, no battery needed.

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APC-R Gimbal Adapter

APC-R Gimbal Adapter

Connects the APC-R to a DJI RS-series gimbal via the RSA port — full access to presets, the focus motor, and ActiveTrack.

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APC-R Gimbal Cable Pack

APC-R Gimbal Cable Pack

Two replacement 4-pin gimbal cables — a 50 cm for tight runs and a 200 cm for longer reaches between the APC-R and the gimbal.

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The small print.

Technical Specs

SKU
MT-APCRCONV
EAN-13
3770018577036
Input power
Direct from the included gimbal cable (CANBUS or SBUS), or 5 V DC via micro-USB
Power consumption
~1 W
Wireless
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + twin external antennas
Weight
222 g / 0.490 lbs
Width
8 cm
Height
3 cm (8 cm with antennas)
Length
12.5 cm (16 cm with antennas)
Storage temperature
−10 to 60 °C / 14 to 140 °F
In the box
1 × APC-R Controller, 2 × 50 cm 4-pin gimbal cable, 2 × wireless antennas
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Ships within 24–48 hours via DHL Express. 1-year manufacturer warranty. Direct technical support from the team that built it.

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