DO YOU NEED HELP
DO YOU NEED HELP
LIVE STREAMING?
LIVE STREAMING?
Streaming Successfully
Streaming Successfully
It can sometimes feel daunting to get started with live streaming. This is your guide to learn about the basic components, the most simple setup to get you started, and more adventurous setups for those that need more features, like mixing sound, multiple cameras, etc.
It can sometimes feel daunting to get started with live streaming. This is your guide to learn about the basic components, the most simple setup to get you started, and more adventurous setups for those that need more features, like mixing sound, multiple cameras, etc.
NOT TO WORRY
NOT TO WORRY
Once you get started streaming, you'll wonder why you didn't start earlier. Whether you're streaming live news, board meetings, a class or event, the power of live streaming and the ability to engage busy parents and the community makes it all worth the little bit of time you invest to learn how to get started.
Once you get started streaming, you'll wonder why you didn't start earlier. Whether you're streaming live news, board meetings, a class or event, the power of live streaming and the ability to engage busy parents and the community makes it all worth the little bit of time you invest to learn how to get started.
THE BIG THREE
Key Components to Live Streaming
THE BIG THREE
Key Components to Live Streaming
It all comes down to these three key components. This guide will walk you through how to connect these components to deliver your live stream successfully.
There are other, optional components, of course, and we'll cover those later. But especially if you're just getting started, focus on these three.
And the good news is... you only need two of the three for a simple setup
It all comes down to these three key components. This guide will walk you through how to connect these components to deliver your live stream successfully.
There are other, optional components, of course, and we'll cover those later. But especially if you're just getting started, focus on these three.
And the good news is... you only need two of the three for a simple setup
VIDEO SOURCE
VIDEO SOURCE
MIXER - Optional
MIXER - Optional
CAPTURE/COMPUTER
CAPTURE/COMPUTER
This can be a single camera on a tripod
Or a smart phone or tablet
Or multiple cameras, additional audio and other advanced features
This can be a single camera on a tripod
Or a smart phone or tablet
Or multiple cameras, additional audio and other advanced features
If you are using multiple cameras or additional audio sources, you will want to use a mixer to bring all of your sources together for broadcast.
A mixer, such as the Roland VR-3EX can also manage your broadcast, offer lower thirds, screen switching and more.
If you are using multiple cameras or additional audio sources, you will want to use a mixer to bring all of your sources together for broadcast.
A mixer, such as the Roland VR-3EX can also manage your broadcast, offer lower thirds, screen switching and more.
In most cases, you’ll need a capture device—a small, affordable adapter that converts the video into a digital format that’s recognized by the computer
In most cases, you’ll need a capture device—a small, affordable adapter that converts the video into a digital format that’s recognized by the computer
Here is how to setup a simple, camera to a PC or Mac with a Capture Adapter. The camera in this case is not a mobile device.
Here is how to setup a simple, camera to a PC or Mac with a Capture Adapter. The camera in this case is not a mobile device.
For the most part, you probably have the correct cable that came with your camera to connect with your mixer or computer.
Look at the back of your camera for OUT interfaces. It could be one for both audio and video or it could be separate.
For the most part, you probably have the correct cable that came with your camera to connect with your mixer or computer.
Look at the back of your camera for OUT interfaces. It could be one for both audio and video or it could be separate.
CONNECT YOUR CAMERA AND COMPUTER
CONNECT YOUR CAMERA AND COMPUTER
LOCATION
LOCATION
9955 West 69th St.
Eden Prairie, MN
9955 West 69th St.
Eden Prairie, MN
info@jdlhorizons.com
info@jdlhorizons.com
Phone
Phone
952-697-0555
952-697-0555
Here is how to setup 1 or more cameras, optional additional sound capture with a mixer and a computer
Here is how to setup 1 or more cameras, optional additional sound capture with a mixer and a computer
Add a Magewell, AVerMedia LGP or StarTech HDMI Capture Card
Add a Magewell, AVerMedia LGP or StarTech HDMI Capture Card
To Enable Your Computer to Capture and Process Your Video
To Enable Your Computer to Capture and Process Your Video
USB Connection
USB Connection
VIDEO/AUDIO input with multiple cameras and/or external sound
VIDEO/AUDIO input with multiple cameras and/or external sound
INTERFACES & CONNECTORS
INTERFACES & CONNECTORS
Recommended mixers: Roland VR-3EX (pictured here), Roland V1HD, Roland VR-4HD
Recommended mixers: Roland VR-3EX (pictured here), Roland V1HD, Roland VR-4HD
First, find the appropriate In or Out connection on any of your devices.
Next, match to the appropriate image of the connectors, below, and you will get the information you need to choose the cables you require to connect your devices
First, find the appropriate In or Out connection on any of your devices.
Next, match to the appropriate image of the connectors, below, and you will get the information you need to choose the cables you require to connect your devices
FIND THE INFORMATION AND CONNECTORS YOU NEED TO SET UP YOUR LIVE STREAMING EQUIPMENT
FIND THE INFORMATION AND CONNECTORS YOU NEED TO SET UP YOUR LIVE STREAMING EQUIPMENT
HDMI is the most common video and audio interface - found on most new devices.
HDMI is the most common video and audio interface - found on most new devices.
CONNECTOR ON YOUR DEVICES
CONNECTOR ON YOUR DEVICES
CABLE HEAD FOR THIS TYPE
CABLE HEAD FOR THIS TYPE
You can easily find cables that connect one type of HDMI with another type of HDMI, so don't worry if you have a different HDMI on your camera vs your mixer.
You can easily find cables that connect one type of HDMI with another type of HDMI, so don't worry if you have a different HDMI on your camera vs your mixer.
This connection does not support HD
This connection does not support HD
This cable is the same on both ends, and easily connects your camera to a mixer device
This cable is the same on both ends, and easily connects your camera to a mixer device
This cable has RCA output for your camera or mixer and USB input for your computer
This cable has RCA output for your camera or mixer and USB input for your computer
This cable can connect your source device into a mixer. This is often combined with a red and white RCA audio cable.
This cable can connect your source device into a mixer. This is often combined with a red and white RCA audio cable.
Three cables that carry video,and are typically paired with red/white RCA audio. This connection type is disappearing, as new products use newer HDMI specifications.
Three cables that carry video,and are typically paired with red/white RCA audio. This connection type is disappearing, as new products use newer HDMI specifications.
Use this adapter to connect Component and RCA audio to an HDMI device, such as a mixer or computer/capture device.
Use this adapter to connect Component and RCA audio to an HDMI device, such as a mixer or computer/capture device.
DVI is not found on cameras, but can serve as a source into a mixer from a computer or other device.
DVI is not found on cameras, but can serve as a source into a mixer from a computer or other device.
This cable can connect a DVI input to HDMI output device, such as mixer or computer/capture device.
This cable can connect a DVI input to HDMI output device, such as mixer or computer/capture device.
DVI-I Cable (note 4 pins surrounding horizontal bar on the left)
DVI-I Cable (note 4 pins surrounding horizontal bar on the left)
DVI-D can use a DVI-I Cable
DVI-D can use a DVI-I Cable
Another option is to pair an adapter with a standard HDMI cable
Another option is to pair an adapter with a standard HDMI cable
VGA is largely a legacy connection.
For EV streaming purposes, the only likely application would be to mix an older computer's monitor into a production.
VGA is largely a legacy connection.
For EV streaming purposes, the only likely application would be to mix an older computer's monitor into a production.
One VGA device can be plugged into the Roland VR-eEX or VR-4HD
One VGA device can be plugged into the Roland VR-eEX or VR-4HD
You can use these connections to connect your camera/input devices to a mixer to a computer.
Or, using the 2nd connector, you can connect your camera/input device to a computer directly.
You can use these connections to connect your camera/input devices to a mixer to a computer.
Or, using the 2nd connector, you can connect your camera/input device to a computer directly.
You can use these connections to connect your input source device to a mixer.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
You can use these connections to connect your input source device to a mixer.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
You can use these connections to connect your camera/input devices to a mixer.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
You can use these connections to connect your camera/input devices to a mixer.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
You can use these connections to connect a source device (computer or other) to a mixer. DVI is not found on cameras.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
You can use these connections to connect a source device (computer or other) to a mixer. DVI is not found on cameras.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
You can use these connections to connect an older computer monitor toa mixer.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
You can use these connections to connect an older computer monitor toa mixer.
Connect your mixer to your computer with a standard USB cable.
Setting up your Eduvision Live Event is easy and painless. Follow the steps here and you'll be broadcasting live before you know it!
Setting up your Eduvision Live Event is easy and painless. Follow the steps here and you'll be broadcasting live before you know it!
NOW TO SET UP YOUR
NOW TO SET UP YOUR
EDUVISION LIVE EVENT
EDUVISION LIVE EVENT
Audio Options
Audio Options
For a simple, close-up shoot, you might be able to use your camera's audio.
However, the quality may not meet your needs. You have some options:
For a simple, close-up shoot, you might be able to use your camera's audio.
However, the quality may not meet your needs. You have some options:
External Mic Connected to Your Camera
Check your camera for an Audio-In connection. If it is available, there are many low-cost microphones you can plug into your camera.
Use a Mixer with Audio Capabilities
If you do not have an Audio-In connection, you can use a mixer with audio capabilities.
External Mic Connected to Your Camera
Check your camera for an Audio-In connection. If it is available, there are many low-cost microphones you can plug into your camera.
Use a Mixer with Audio Capabilities
If you do not have an Audio-In connection, you can use a mixer with audio capabilities.
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - JDL Horizons, 2018
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - JDL Horizons, 2018