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Posted 06/24/21
Doug Guerra takes the LiveU Solo Live Stream Encoder on a real-world test. This video encoder is a professional, reliable tool for any live event, because its size and simplicity make it a powerful streaming device. Would you add this to your live streaming setup? Tell us in the Comments section, below.
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Posted 01/25/21
Looking to stream your video content quickly and reliably from almost anywhere? Count on the VidiU X HD Video Streaming System, from Teradek, for your in-the-field coverage, remote instruction, work presentations, live events, and more. This compact hardware encoder is portable and powerful, letting you stream HD video at the touch of a button. The HDMI-input VidiU X broadcasts your content at resolutions up to 1080p60 using your choice of Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or an optional 4G/3G modem. This latest Teradek encoder is even Wi-Fi 6 and 5G ready, offering faster speeds and higher data rates where available. Compact design with OLED display. Versatile Streaming Options The VidiU X uses high-quality, low-latency AVC H.264 video compression and AAC-LC audio compression. Bit rates range from 250 kb/s to 15 Mb/s with preset bit rates including a mobile setting, making it easy to select a rate that's suitable and start streaming, wherever you are. Compatible with a wide array of HDMI-output cameras and video switchers, the VidiU X incorporates a scaler for converting video resolutions ranging from 720p50 to 60 and 1080p23.98 to 60 fps. The VidiU X supports 2-ch embedded audio, as well as a 2-ch line/mic input. Platform Integration With native integration for Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Vimeo Livestream, Airmix, and similar RTMP/S platforms, the VidiU X is easy to use. A boot-up time of less than 10 seconds gets your content up and out there quickly on your platform of choice. HDMI Input Field or Studio Use Network Capabilities A trio of dual-band Wi-Fi, a 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port, and a USB Type-A modem port provide the VidiU X with versatile network options. Wi-Fi features include automatic or manual channel selection, and future-proofing functions include Wi-Fi 6 and 5G support where available. Cellular bonding capability using a mix of Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and/or USB cellular modem networks enables the VidiU X to offer you stable, high-bandwidth output. When paired with an optional Teradek Sharelink subscription, you can use the VidiU X to stream to multiple destinations simultaneously. Front panel OLED. App and Web UI Configuration You can configure your VidiU X using the iOS and Android-compatible VidiU app or the feature-rich web-based user interface. Design Features The compact VidiU X features a bright, daylight-viewable OLED panel that displays your platform name, video resolution, signal strength and status, and more. An SD/SDXC card slot can be used for recording and storage. Additional features include a joystick navigator, a USB Type-C power input port, internal antennas, and both ¼"-20 and M3 mounting threads. With mobile content being increasingly popular, the Teradek VidiU X is just the solution you need for secure, stable streaming. Share your thoughts on the new VidiU X in the Comments, below, and let us know if you have any questions.
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Posted 04/23/18
Have you thought about live streaming but aren't sure where to start? Or have you already started, and are now ready to up your game and take your live show “pro?” In this class, we explore the hardware-streaming solutions from Epiphan Video, starting with the low-cost Webcaster X2 for streaming to Facebook or YouTube from any HDMI camera, and finish with the Pearl-2, a multi-source, multi-streaming all-in-one 4K solution designed or the most demanding environments. We also cover audio needs (from on-camera mics to wireless multi-guest solutions), lighting (simple LED lights to multiple diffused lighting for a professional studio look), and cameras (from low-cost mirrorless LUMIX cameras up to the GH5 for the ultimate live streaming package).
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Posted 05/25/17
Check out Doug Guerra and his teammates at B&H as they put together an advanced live streaming setup using PTZOptics Gen2 cameras. See what goes into such a setup, including audio and switching equipment, as they walk you through the process in an actual live stream.
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Posted 06/01/15
Check out some of the features of the tiny Teradek VidiU Mini, with Mia McCormick, in this Quick Look video. McCormick will demonstrate how the VidiU Mini can shrink a wireless live-streaming rig down to barely larger than a GoPro camera, while still providing high-quality 1080p Full-HD video quality from your camcorder or DSLR. The video will also show how the VidiU Mini can be expanded to larger setups through the Live:Air Production App for live switching and graphics overlays. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
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Posted 02/03/14
JVC is releasing two new camcorders primarily aimed at the fast-paced news market, where being the first to air footage is the name of the game. The ProHD GY-HM850 and ProHD GY-HM890 have built-in networking protocols so you can attach available USB modems/Wi-Fi adapters and stream live footage while simultaneously recording to readily available SDHC/SDXC media. The GY-HM850 and GY-HM890 cameras are almost identical and feature an interchangeable 1/3” format lens mount, and come with a newly designed Fujinon 20x zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 29 to 580mm. The lens features servo and manual control of focus and iris, built-in Optical Image Stabilization, and has a maximum aperture of f/1.6-f/3.0. The camera records four channels of audio with two XLR inputs and two aux inputs. It includes a color LCOS viewfinder and a flip-out 4.3” LCD viewscreen. The cameras are designed to sit comfortably on your shoulder while you shoot handheld. These cameras from JVC offer built-in features and options that are more suited to full-sized ENG cameras. The ProHD GY-HM850/890 use three 1/3” CMOS sensors with 12-bit processing to capture Full HD at up to 60p. JVC’s Falconbrid processor provides the power to simultaneously record two different formats. These are flexible cameras that fit many niches including ENG, EFP, and studio applications, and easily convert to studio cameras with the addition of an optional Studio Viewfinder and Studio Sled Support. They accept the standard 26-pin control cable for remote control, or you can outfit them with an available optical fiber or Multicore interface unit. However, in the basic configuration, these cameras are suited for work in the field. News coverage often requires setting up the camera and waiting— for this situation, the 10-second pre-record feature lets the cameras continually record events, then it saves up to ten seconds of footage from before you press the Record button, so you can still capture what you would otherwise have missed. The cameras record to standard formats that are native to many NLE systems, recording to your choice of Mov, XDCam EX-compatible MP4, as well as AVCHD Progressive, and H.264 Extreme High Quality at up to 50 Mb/s. The two built-in SD media slots allow you a wide range of recording flexibility. In addition to recording high-quality footage, you can also simultaneously record a duplicate version for backup, record in two different formats, or use the two media card slots for relay recording, which allows virtually limitless recording with enough media cards. Both cameras feature Genlock in and Timecode in/out, allowing them to integrate into a traditional multi-camera workflow. The 890 adds an SDI input that the 850 lacks, which allows you to record the output from another camera or, with the optional USB modem or LTE/3G adapter, stream or FTP the other camera’s output wirelessly. JVC has built a camera that's versatile enough to be at home in the field, at a press conference, and in the studio. It offers the tools and options that take advantage of emerging delivery methods and content outlets, while still maintaining a traditional tapeless workflow. Image Sensor 3 x 1/3" 2.2MP CMOS sensor Effective resolution: 2.07MP Synchronization System Internal / External Stabilizer Optical image stabilizer Sensitivity F11 (60 z) / F12 (50 z), 2000 lx (typical; Extended mode) Minimum Illumination 0.15 lx (typical; 1920 x 1080 mode, F1.6, Lolux mode with 1/30 or 1/ shutter) Shutter Speed 1/4 to 1/10000 Gain -6,-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, Lolux, ALC ND Filters Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Lens Mount System Canon 1/3" bayonet LCD Screen 4.3", 1.15MP Viewfinder 0.45", 1.22MP Lens Type Fujinon 20x zoom Aperture f/1.6 to 3.0 Focal Length 4.1 to 82mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length 29 to 580mm Filter Diameter 72mm Recording Recording Media 2 x SDHC/SDXC memory card, Class 4/6/10 (Class 4 for AVCHD and H.264 SD/Web only) Video Codecs MPEG-2 Long GOP (HD) AVCHD progressive H.264 File Formats MOV (HD/SD/Web) MP4 (XDCAM EX) MTS (AVCHD progressive) MXF Recording Modes NTSC Setting: MPEG-2 Long GOP HQ Mode: 1920 x 1080 /59.94i/29.97p/23.98p 1440 x 1080 /59.94i 1280 x 720 /59.94p/29.97p/23.98p SP Mode: 1440 x 1080 /59.94i 1280 x 720 /59.94p AVCHD Progressive mode (28 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /59.94p HQ mode (24 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /59.94i SP mode (17 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /59.94i LP mode (9 Mbps): 1440 x 1080 /59.94i EP mode (5 Mbps): 1440 x 1080 /59.94i H.264 (HD) XHQ mode (50 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /59.94p/59.94i/29.97p/23.98p UHQ mode (35 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /59.94i/29.97p/23.98p H.264 (SD) 720 x 480 /59.94 H.264 (Web) HQ mode (3 Mbps): 960 x 540 /29.97p/23.98p LP mode (1.2 Mbps): 480 x 270 /29.97p/23.98p PAL Setting: MPEG-2 Long GOP HQ Mode: 1920 x 1080 /50i/25p/2p 1440 x 1080 /50i 1280 x 720 /50p SP Mode: 1440 x 1080 /50i 1280 x 720 /50p AVCHD Progressive mode (28 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /50p HQ mode (24 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /50i SP mode (17 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /50i LP mode (9 Mbps): 1440 x 1080 /50i EP mode (5 Mbps): 1440 x 1080 /50i H.264 (HD) XHQ mode (50 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /50p/50i/25p UHQ mode (35 Mbps): 1920 x 1080 /50i/25p H.264 (Web) HQ mode (3 Mbps): 960 x 540 /25p LP mode (1.2 Mbps): 480 x 270 /25p Audio Recording MPEG-2 Long GOP/H.264: LPCM 2ch/4ch, 48 Hz, 16-bit AVCHD: AC3 2ch Web: μ-law 2ch/4ch Interface Inputs 1 x SDI (BNC), GY-HM890 only 2 x XLR 3-pin (MIC, +48V, LINE) 1 x 3.5mm mini jack 1 x Genlock (BNC) 1 x Timecode (BNC) 1 x XLR 4-pin DC power input Outputs 1 x Composite (BNC) 1 x 3G-SDI (BNC) 1 x HDMI 2 x RCA 2 x 3.5mm headphone jack 1 x Timecode (BNC) 1 x XLR 4-pin DC power input USB 1 x Network connection host / mass storage device connection Remote 1 x 6-pin DIN 1 x 2.5mm mini jack General Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Operating Humidity 35 to 80% Storage Temperature 14 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) Storage Humidity Under 85% Power 12 VDC (10.5 to 17V) Power Consumption Approx. 28W Weight Without battery: Approx. 8.9 lb (4.0 kg) With battery: Approx. 10.6 lb (4.8 kg)
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Posted 12/08/13
Let's preivew small cameras designed to capture your life adventures. We'll discuss the highlights of the Sony AS30V, JVC Adixxion GC-XA2, GoPro Hero3+, and the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter.
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Posted 05/27/13
"The Cerevo LiveShell is a lightweight, easy to use, live streaming device that connects right to your camcorder or DSLR."
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