Middle Control 3.2 is a major update to the Middle Things software designed for unified remote camera control, specifically for Blackmagic and Sony cameras. This latest update provides improved performance, deeper integration, and professional multi-camera production tools.
Key Features of the 3.2 Update:
Standard Version (Free) Upgrades
- Refined UI for faster access to image settings like contrast, saturation, and ND filters.
- New mapping options for gamepads, including universal start/stop recording for all cameras and cycling between camera IDs.
- Wired USB support for Sony DualSense controllers for lower latency.
Pro Version Highlights
- Live View & Multiview– Enables control of Blackmagic cameras over wired LAN using SRT
- Automatic Discovery: The app now automatically detects Sony and Blackmagic cameras on the network, removing the need for manual pairing (3:51 – 4:20).
- Wireless Control: Adds support for the BitPart system for reliable long-distance wireless Ethernet control.
- Replicate Settings: A new tool to synchronize parameters like gain, white balance, and iris across multiple cameras.
- Gimbal & Controller Improvements: Full support for DJI RS5 and enhanced focus tracking modules. New “Expert Mode” for DJI gimbals that utilizes gimbal-specific settings like joystick speed and end-points. Expanded support for VISCA over IP controllers, including AV Matrix and Sovic units.
- Workflow Automation: Enhanced Companion integration and an updated API/SDK allowing for more complex automation regardless of the currently active camera.
Versions 3.3 and 3.4 will include support for Canon cameras (XC protocol) and live video output directly on VISCA controllers.
