Introduction
Welcome to the Middle Things Support Center!
Middle Things builds the APC-R and APC-R Mini — compact network adapters that turn your DJI gimbals and cameras into IP-controlled PTZ heads for live production. The Middle Control desktop app is the central control surface for all your gimbals and cameras, with optional joystick, Stream Deck, and physical-remote integrations.
New to the ecosystem? The Glossary defines every technical term used throughout these docs — APC-R, ATEM, CANBUS, RSA, SRT, VISCA, and more.
This is your central hub for getting the most out of your Middle Things device or Middle Control. Whether you’re setting up for the first time or fine-tuning a professional workflow, we’re here to help you get up and running quickly and confidently.
Inside the Support Center, you’ll find:
We are continuously expanding and refining these resources to provide you with the best possible experience. If you ever need additional help, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Feel free to share your feedback / questions in the new Middle Things user group on Facebook! 👍
We also recommend you check out our extended video tutorials on the Middle Things Youtube Channel.
Important Information & Safety
Read instructions carefully before installation & operation.
All our products are designed for indoor and dry environment use only. Children must not play with Middle Things products. If any cable is damaged, it must be replaced.
Our products do not contain any internal batteries. The only way to turn off the products is to disconnect them from power. Electrical products must be disposed in conformity with national regulations for electronic waste and not with household waste.
Legal Notice
DJI, Ronin, RS 2, RS 3, RS 4, and RS 5 are trademarks of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. Blackmagic Design, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, PYXIS, URSA, ATEM, and DaVinci Resolve are trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. iPhone, iPad, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries; App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Sony is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation. Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. Panasonic and LUMIX are trademarks of Panasonic Holdings Corporation. Nikon is a trademark of Nikon Corporation.
All other product names, brands, and logos — including RED, Z CAM, OBSBOT, BirdDog, PTZOptics, Zowietek, Skaarhoj, AVMatrix, Stream Deck, and Bitfocus Companion — are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are used for identification purposes only. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the trademark holders.