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APC-R Mini

Transform your gimbals into fully controllable PTZ heads over the network through Ethernet and Wi-Fi!

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  • Mounts straight onto the gimbal's RSA port
  • Complete control of your gimbal's functions via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • Powered by the gimbal — no batteries, no extra cables
  • Buit-in red/green tally light
APC-R Mini mounted on a DJI RS gimbal
15 gimbals controlled
from one computer
54 g lightweight
& ultra compact
~1 W powered
by the gimbal
6 remote control options
for your gimbal

Compatibility

Works with the DJI RS family.

The current DJI RS line is supported. Middle Control (free on macOS, public beta on Windows) is required. The full live matrix lives at middlethings.co/compatibility.

Set it up from your phone with the free Middle Setup app — iOS · Android.

  • DJI RS2
  • DJI RS 2 Pro
  • DJI RS3 Pro
  • DJI RS4
  • DJI RS4 Pro
  • DJI RS5
Exploded view of the APC-R Mini: PCB with Ethernet jack, USB-C, antenna, casing screws and shell

Ultra Compact Design

Three products. One enclosure.

The APC-R Mini retains the same internal electronics and features as the APC-R but boasts a completely new design. Both products utilize the same chips and will receive identical updates.

We have combined the APC-R, the APC-R Gimbal Adapter, and the Middle Tally into a single compact product that connects directly to your DJI Gimbal. This integration reduces the number of cables and saves you time on set.

  • APC-R
  • Gimbal Adapter
  • Middle Tally
  • APC-R Mini

What it does

Main Features

Mount and go

Direct connection to the gimbal's RSA port. No adapter, no separate cable — it draws power and talks CANBUS 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.

Built-in tally

Red on Program, Green on Preview. Brightness adjustable from Middle Control or via the tally button on the unit. No external tally accessory needed.

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Multi-camera, one computer

Up to 15 gimbals on macOS or Windows, all driven from a single Middle Control workspace. Each gimbal needs its own Mini; one operator, one joystick.

Built for live

Make Cinematic PTZ

From concert halls to broadcast stages, the APC-R Mini turns every DJI gimbal on set into a super high quality PTZ head.

Six ways to drive it

Multiple Control Options

The APC-R Mini 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 Middle Control 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.

    Learn more
  • Middle Remote control surface

    Middle Remote

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

    Learn more

  • Stream Deck + Companion

    Adjust camera & gimbal settings, recall position presets, toggle ActiveTrack, switch cameras, start / stop recording.

    Learn more

  • VISCA over IP

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

    Learn more Middle Control Pro
  • Blackmagic ATEM

    Blackmagic ATEM

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

    Learn more

  • SDK / TCP commands

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

    Learn more

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 on macOS and Windows.

Learn more about Middle Control
  • APC-R Mini gimbal controller
    APC-R Mini
  • APC-R Mini Lite gimbal controller
    APC-R Mini Lite

Pick a version

APC-R Mini vs. Mini Lite.

Same controller core, same gimbal compatibility, same Middle Control workflow. The Lite saves you €100 by dropping the radio + the tally.

APC-R Mini

APC-R Mini

€449

  • Wired Ethernet
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth → Blackmagic cameras
  • Built-in tally light
  • VISCA / Companion / SDK
  • Up to 15 gimbals per computer
Buy APC-R Mini — €449
APC-R Mini Lite

APC-R Mini Lite

€349

  • Wired Ethernet
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No Bluetooth
  • No tally light
  • VISCA / Companion / SDK
  • Up to 15 gimbals per computer
Buy APC-R Mini Lite — €349

Ready to roll?

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

€449

Buy APC-R Mini

The small print.

Technical Specs

SKU
MT-APCRMINI
EAN-13
3770018577463
Input power
Direct from the gimbal's RSA port, or 5 V DC via USB-C
Power consumption
~1 W
Wireless
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Weight
54 g / 0.12 lbs
Dimensions
9.5 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm
Storage temperature
−10 to 60 °C / 14 to 140 °F
In the box
1 × APC-R Mini controller
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty