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The advent of portable and affordable video mixers, camcorders and wireless HDMI transmitters has made single operator multi cam webcasting a reality.
Here are some easy-to-deploy gear for your next Youtube /Facebook Live webcast.
Integrated Mixer/ encoder
The Roland VR-4HD is an idiot-proof touchscreen switcher that allows you switch from camera to camera instantly. It even has an integrated audio mixer with auto mixing for multiple mics. Simply plug in up to 4 HDMI cameras/sources and connect the VR-4HD DIRECTLY to the your USB laptop running the OBS freeware.
Elgato Stream Deck
If you are operating 3 cameras and a mixer by yourself, you would want shortcuts to all the CG overlays for OBS/VMix. The Elgato Stream Deck is an incredibly customisable push button interface for your laptop,
Dtech 200ft Fibre Optic HDMI cable
With the invention of new-generation fibre optic HDMI cables, you can now overcome long distances using just affordable HDMI camcorders instead of HD-SDI ones.
Order from Amazon
Senna 5 seconds Wireless Pan-Tilt head
If your camcorder has a wireless remote control app, you can mount it on this wireless remote control Pan-Tilt head head.
Use the Senna wireless joystick control to pan and tilt. Use the camera's App to zoom, start-stop REC.
Backup Program recorder
It's always prudent to have a recorded SDcard copy of the webcast in case you need to re-upload the recording due to dropped connection.
The Blackmagic Design Video Assist serves both as a Program monitor for the Roland VR-4HD as well as an SDcard recorder.
Wireless HDMI transmitter
Came-TV Crystal 800 has a operation range of 800ft and can pass through 3 concrete walls. Simply set the audio delay on the Roland VR-4HD to 300ms to offset the lag.
Perfect also for sending powerpoint slides and roving outdoor camera feeds to your mixer.
HDMI audio extractor
A solo cameraman shooting a two way interview may wish to monitor and record 2 channels of audio on one camera in stereo yet webcast in mono.
A HDMI audio extractor box is a cheap and simple way to separate the stereo audio feed and rewire it via RCA cables into as a mono feed for the Roland VR-4HD.
M1 100GB Tourist Card
For venues with no LAN ports or plain slow WIFI, use the M1 100GB 4G SIM for fast, reliable connection during your webcast. Available in 7-day, 10 day or 30 day denominations.
Here are some easy-to-deploy gear for your next Youtube /Facebook Live webcast.
Integrated Mixer/ encoder
The Roland VR-4HD is an idiot-proof touchscreen switcher that allows you switch from camera to camera instantly. It even has an integrated audio mixer with auto mixing for multiple mics. Simply plug in up to 4 HDMI cameras/sources and connect the VR-4HD DIRECTLY to the your USB laptop running the OBS freeware.
Elgato Stream Deck
If you are operating 3 cameras and a mixer by yourself, you would want shortcuts to all the CG overlays for OBS/VMix. The Elgato Stream Deck is an incredibly customisable push button interface for your laptop,
Dtech 200ft Fibre Optic HDMI cable
With the invention of new-generation fibre optic HDMI cables, you can now overcome long distances using just affordable HDMI camcorders instead of HD-SDI ones.
Order from Amazon
Senna 5 seconds Wireless Pan-Tilt head
If your camcorder has a wireless remote control app, you can mount it on this wireless remote control Pan-Tilt head head.
Use the Senna wireless joystick control to pan and tilt. Use the camera's App to zoom, start-stop REC.
Backup Program recorder
It's always prudent to have a recorded SDcard copy of the webcast in case you need to re-upload the recording due to dropped connection.
The Blackmagic Design Video Assist serves both as a Program monitor for the Roland VR-4HD as well as an SDcard recorder.
Wireless HDMI transmitter
Came-TV Crystal 800 has a operation range of 800ft and can pass through 3 concrete walls. Simply set the audio delay on the Roland VR-4HD to 300ms to offset the lag.
Perfect also for sending powerpoint slides and roving outdoor camera feeds to your mixer.
HDMI audio extractor
A solo cameraman shooting a two way interview may wish to monitor and record 2 channels of audio on one camera in stereo yet webcast in mono.
A HDMI audio extractor box is a cheap and simple way to separate the stereo audio feed and rewire it via RCA cables into as a mono feed for the Roland VR-4HD.
M1 100GB Tourist Card
For venues with no LAN ports or plain slow WIFI, use the M1 100GB 4G SIM for fast, reliable connection during your webcast. Available in 7-day, 10 day or 30 day denominations.
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