Department
Live production
Switchers, capture cards, monitors, encoders, intercom and converters for live streaming, where the chain fails at its weakest link.
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- HDMI vs SDI for live productionHDMI for the desk and ATEM Mini within a few metres. SDI for runs past about 15 m. 3G is 1080p60; 12G is UHD 60p. A-Eye 4K HDMI...Read the guide
- Streaming desk: capture card, stream deck and key lightThree parts change a webcam desk: HDMI-to-USB capture (Nexus, 4Kp30 in / 1080p60 out), a physical stream controller, and a 30–63 W COB off the desk on an...Read the guide
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Start here. Video switchers is the centre — ATEM Mini class for HDMI cameras, larger ATEM and SDI systems above it. Capture cards if a computer is doing the switching. Monitors and recorders for on-camera monitoring and rack playback. Intercom once more than two people are running the show. Converters and distribution for the plumbing. Broadcast systems and multi-M/E chains are quoted through the Pro Desk.







