By Full Compass LiveAs more and more organizations are finding the need to communicate remotely, streamingDefinition:
A method of sending a continuous flow of digital content over IP (Internet Protocol) networks, and often, tailors itself to the user's receiving capability. video has turned into an essential tool to stay connected with students, congregants, and employees. The good news is that streaming technology is user-friendly, and you may already have much of the equipment you need for a perfectly capable streaming system.
We’ll go over the basics for those who are brand new to setting up a video stream. And then get into some more intermediate and high-level configurations.
So… Video Streaming 101
- Get a video camera. Already have one? Great!
- Get an encoderDefinition:
A device that converts an ordinary signal into a specifically modified signal in order to accomplish a specific purpose. Example: A rotary encoder on a digital signal processor converts control rotation into digital data.. That’s the one thing you probably don’t have. This is basically a box that sends your video signal out to the world. - Connect your camera to your encoder with an HDMIDefinition:
HDMI (High-Definition Media Interface): A standard for connecting video, audio, security, and control signals. or SDIDefinition:
(Serial Digital Interface) A 270 Mbps digital video interface standard that typically uses a BNC connector. cable (depending on your camera), follow the simple setup prompts, and stream over YouTube or your Facebook page or any other streaming service.
That’s it. That’s all you need to know to stream liveDefinition:
Live broadcast of an event or program without substantial delay or editing. video.
To help make your transition to streaming as easy and affordable as possible, our video experts assembled 10 all-in-one solutions for houses of worship, schools and businesses of just about any size and configuration. Find the package that works best for your space—from simple setups to high-end, multi-camera, and UHD-4KDefinition:
3840x2160-pixel video resolution. This is also often called Ultra HD or UHD. Also resolution of 4096x2160, which is popular in the film industry. configurations—and call us with any questions. Since every set up can be different we didn’t include cables, so we encourage you to call our friendly, knowledgeable Sales Pros at 800-356-5844 to suggest the right cables for you and answer any questions about the streaming process.
Now, on with the show!
#1 For Those Who Already Have a Camera
When all you need is an encoder to get your video onto the web, these 3 encoders will have you streaming in no time:
Datavideo NVS-33
Video Streaming Encoder and MP4 Recorder
Once the NVS-33 is set up initially using a computer or tablet, users can simply press one button to start their streaming and recording.
Matrox Monarch HD
Professional Video Streaming and Recording Device
This is one of our top-selling video streaming devices because it delivers professional-quality video yet is easy-to-use. Follow the quick setup instructions, plugDefinition:
A connector, normally male and attached to a cable. in your HDMI camera, and press the stream button. That’s it!
AJA HELO
Professional H.264 HD / SD Recorder & Streamer
Its small yet robust design fits anywhere and still provides full-size connectivity: 3G-SDIDefinition:
(Serial Digital Interface) 3-gps uncompressed digital standard over a 75 Ohm coax cable, using a BNC connector. and HDMI inputs with the ability to stream up to 1080pDefinition:
1920×1080-pixel resolution with progressive scan, also known as Full HD. 1080p can sometimes also be informally referred to as 2K. HD at 60 frames per second. Stream and/or record your proceedings with ease.
Complete Setups for Small Venue Streaming
Does your space seat 200Definition:
Stereo sound with 2 speakers and no subwoofer. people or less? Then one of these PTZDefinition:
(Pan Tilt Zoom) A camera that can rotate, tilt, and zoom mechanically. (PanDefinition:
Horizontal pivot of a camera or light, opposite of Tilt, or the placement of a sound element in stereo or surround sound., TiltDefinition:
The up-down pivot of a light or camera. Opposite of Pan. See PTZ., ZoomDefinition:
Continuously variable enlargement or reduction of an image.) camera, controllerDefinition:
1. A MIDI device (keyboard, guitar with appropriate interface, etc.) that alters parameters in a synthesizer or other MIDI sound generator. 2. A device (e.g., modulation wheel, pitch bender, ribbon controller, etc.) that varies some specific parameter in a synthesizer or other MIDI sound generator., and video streaming encoder bundles is all you need to get yourself into the homes of those you need to reach.
Streaming Bundle #2
This package includes:
- PTZOptics PT20X-USB-G2 PTZ Camera with 20x Zoom
- PTZOptics PT-JOY-G3 Joystick Controller
- Matrox Monarch HD Professional Video Streaming and Recording Device
This 1080p HD camera from PTZOptics features a 20 times zoom for capturing both wide angles and tighter shots. And you can control its range of motion with the PTZOptics Joystick Controller. The on-screen display menu and focus-lock make it easy for volunteers to use. And the handy Matrox Monarch HD encoder gets your signal up on the web with just one touch of a button.
Streaming Bundle #3
This package includes:
- Sony SRG300H/W PTZ 30X 1080p/60 HD Camera
- Sony RMIP10 Remote Controller
- Datavideo NVS-33 Video Streaming Encoder and MP4 Recorder
A high-end camera for sharper images, this 30x zoom PTZ camera from Sony delivers innovative technology that captures crisper imagery, even in harsh backlighting. The Sony Remote Controller provides comfortable operation with a three-axisDefinition:
The direction where a microphone, speaker, or antenna is most sensitive, or radiates the most power. joystick, and its use of IPDefinition:
1. IP (Internet Protocol): A digital data standard over Ethernet. 2. IP (Ingress Protection): A rating of an electrical device, such as a lighting fixture, regarding protection from foreign objects or water. 3. IP (Intellectual Property): Refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Intellectual Property is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, etc.. (Internet Protocol) to control the camera means you can use fewer cables to set it up, allowing for much more flexibility in camera placement.
Streaming Bundle #4
This package includes:
- BirdDog BDP200 1080p Full NDI PTZ Camera
- BirdDog BDPTZKEY PTZ Keyboard
- AJA HELO Professional HD/SD Recorder & Streamer
This camera is packed with Sony components but utilizes BirdDog’s custom NDI® silicon chipDefinition:
(slang) Integrated circuit. giving it lightning-fast autofocus, incredibly sharpDefinition:
A musical note that is higher in pitch than a note's standard frequency. See also: Flat. images, and a remarkably quick zoom. The fully-featured BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is ergonomically designed with premium buttons and joystick laid into a stunning form factorDefinition:
A device's general physical configuration or size, often taking into account the ratios of various measurements.. This classy configuration comes with the AJA Helo encoder to get a professional quality stream up on the internet in no time.
Small Venue Streaming With a 2-Camera Setup
Take Camera 1, take Camera 2… Would you like your audience at home to take in more of the action? For a more “live from the studio” look, a two-camera configuration and the video switcherDefinition:
A device that selects from multiple signal sources, for audio, video, or data. In broadcast video production, a combination of switching, preview, and crossfading that uses a video mixer. needed to “switch” between them is what’s needed.
Streaming Bundle #5
This package includes:
- (2) PTZOptics PT30X-SDI-G2 Cameras
- PTZOptics PT-JOY-G3 Joystick Controller
- Roland VR-4HD AV Mixer / Streamer
These two PTZOptics HD PTZ cameras with 30x zoom utilize both HDMI and SDI signals, excel at shooting in low light spaces, and take in more detail of the speaker on account of its tighter zoom. The low latencyDefinition:
The amount of delay a signal, data, sound, video, or control signal acquires within a device, system, or long-distance connection. Joystick Controller gives you instant camera response. And the Roland video switcher and streamer is a complete portable HD studio in a single unit. The professional-quality controls and switches make for faster operation, and the 18-channelDefinition:
1. In radio, television, citizen's band radio, and other wireless communications modes, a specific frequency for communication. 2. In mixers and video, an input or output signal path with controls. 3. In MIDI, one of 16 data paths. digitalDefinition:
A signal or data expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. audio mixer enables one person to control both the video and audio quality.
Medium Venue All-in-One Streaming Solutions
If your space is larger, say 200-500 seats, you’ll want a more robust system, with some built-in flexibility and more advanced features. These bundles include cameras made for longer shots, with controllers and switchers designed for multi-camera set-ups.
Streaming Bundle #6
This package includes:
- (2) Vaddio RoboSHOT 30E HDMI cameras
- ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Live Production Switcher
The ATEM Mini from Blackmagic Design takes what can be a complex task, a multi-camera shoot, and makes it intuitive. Operators can select cameras, audio inputs, as well as video effects just by pressing the big, easy to read buttons. And for the more experienced in your tech ministry, the ATEM Mini comes equipped with a Fairlight audio mixer, for up to 12 channels of video source audio and microphone mixing into your stream. The two RoboSHOT cameras from Vaddio feature Tri-Synchronous motion technology for simultaneous 3-axis pans, tilts, and zooms, giving you some of the smoothest, most intricate shots available on the market. And to take full advantage of those movements, we’ve included Vaddio’s Precision Camera Controller and its broadcast-quality joystick into this bundle.
Streaming Bundle #7
This package includes:
- (2) Marshall Electronics CV630-IPW PTZ Cameras
- Marshall Electronics VS-PTC-IP Controller
- Datavideo HS-1300 Portable Streaming Studio
These Marshall Electronics PTZ cameras are built around a professional-grade 2 MegapixelDefinition:
1,000,000 (one million) pixels. 1/2.8-inch sensor and utilize broadcast adjustments like white balanceDefinition:
1. Matching the camera for color temperature from scene to scene. 2. Setting on a camera., exposure, irisDefinition:
The variable aperture (Opening) in a lens, which controls the incoming amount of light and depth of field., gammaDefinition:
The transfer relationship between projector's input level and output brightness., gainDefinition:
The amount of amplification provided by an amplifier circuit, expressed in dB or numerically as in "3X" = "3 times"., and black level. The Marshall controller offers detailed operation through a high-quality PTZ joystick, professional zoom rocker, and individual fine-tune adjustment knobs. And the Datavideo HS-1300 portable video streaming studio lets you switch, monitorDefinition:
1. (audio) A loudspeaker or headphone/earphone used for accurate reference monitoring for recording or broadcast. 2. (live performance) A device that reproduces sound, like an in-ear monitor or speaker wedge, so performers can hear themselves. See: IEM. 3. (computers) A device that provides a graphic representation of operations occurring inside the computer. 4. (video) A device that enables seeing what is occurring with a video shoot, or program material from a broadcast or other video media source., stream, and record a master, all simultaneously. It supports 6 video inputs and 3 video outs at different bitrates for recording and streaming.
Streaming Bundle #8
This package includes:
- (2) Panasonic AW-HE40SWPJ9 SDI PTZ 30x Zoom Cameras
- Panasonic AW-RP60GJ Compact PoE PTZ Controller
- Roland & Matrox V-1SDi-MONARCH-HDX-K Switcher & Amp Bundle
Medium to large venues will benefit from these best selling Panasonic HD-SDIDefinition:
(High-Definition Serial Digital Interface) A standard interface for transmission of audio and video over a coaxial cable, with a 1.458 Gb/Second data rate. See also: SDI. PTZ cameras, designed to work from up to 300 ft away from the stage. The 3.5-type LCDDefinition:
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): A display that uses fluid crystals that can block, reflect, or transmit light from a back illuminator, and uses very little power. screen on the Panasonic controller provides all the information you need at a glance, and the joystick is 1.5 times larger than the original model, which makes for smoother pans and tilts. The Roland V-1SDI is a flexible and versatile video switcher that makes it easy to connect and switch professional 3G-SDI cameras. And the Matrox Monarch HDX is a simple and versatile video encoding appliance specifically designed for webcasters who need a flexible solution that is also powerful enough for demanding streaming and recording workflows.
Large Venue Dual Camera Switching and Streaming
When you have a space with seating for more than 500, it may be time to consider some more sophisticated options, with higher-end technology for expanded capabilities. One of these bundles features a network-quality video switcher with a 3-camera setup, and the other is for when you want to take advantage of UHD-4K for higher resolutionDefinition:
1. (video) The measure of pixels horizontally and vertically. For example, 1920x1080 is considered HD, or high-definition. 2. (audio) The combined bit depth and sample rate of a digital audio signal. images.
Streaming Bundle #9
This package includes:
- (3) Sony SRG300H/W PTZ 30X 1080p/60 HD Camera
- Sony RMIP10 Remote Controller
- NewTek TCMINI-SDI TriCaster HD-4 SDI with Display and 2x Internal Drives
The star of this bundle is the NewTek TriCaster, the most complete, reliable, and feature-rich video production and streaming appliance you can find in such a small and user-friendly package. Connect multiple video sources, even a feed from your smartphone, and add motion graphics and dynamic effects. When you want your service, instruction, or presentation to look like it’s coming from a broadcast studio, the TriCaster is the way to go.
Streaming Bundle #10
This package includes:
- (2) Panasonic AW-UE150KPJ 4K-HD PTZ Cameras
- Panasonic AW-RP60GJ Compact PoE PTZ Controller
- Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K Ultra HD Live Production Switcher
- Matrox Monarch HDX Dual-Channel Video Encoder
If you want to captureDefinition:
To acquire audio and/or video, and convert it to a file. every nuance of the pastor, or you want board members to notice the professional level of the imagery and the stream, we’ve put together this selection of 4K capable equipment from Panasonic, Blackmagic, and Matrox. The two award-winning PTZ cameras boast a large 1” MOSDefinition:
MOS: 1. (Motor Only Sync) In cinema, a term for film with no sound recorded. 2. (Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) In electronics, a component that layers metal, an insulator based on a metallic oxide, and a semiconductive substrate. This process is used for integrated circuits and individual components, such as MOSFETs. See also: IC or FET. sensor and support 4K/UHD 60p video output, which can be transmitted through 12G-SDIDefinition:
(Serial Digital Interface) An uncompressed digital standard over a 75 Ohm coax cable, using a BNC connector. Supports a video signal up to 4kp60., HDMI, optical fiber, or IP. The all-in-one Ultra HD live production switcher, the ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K, features eight independentDefinition:
A electrical circuit that is separate for lighting control, or a light board channel independent of other controls or programming. 12G-SDI inputs and a Fairlight audio mixer with parametric EQDefinition:
An equalizer with controls for bandwidth, frequency, and boost/cut. and compressor/limiter so you’ll sound as good as you look.
BONUS:
#11 Call a Full Compass Sales Pro at 800-356-5844 to Build a Custom Video Streaming Bundle:
There’s a setup for every size venue and every size budget. These 10 are going to work for most live streamingDefinition:
A form of live broadcast using internet services. situations from beginner to advanced. But if there’s something extra you think you need, or just have more questions to ask, that’s what we’re here for. We’re answering the phones to help you choose the best streaming options. And once we figure out the configuration that’s right for your business, school, or house of worship, we’ll ship it out the door from our warehouse and to you in time to stream your spring services or that next board meeting.
