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The problem is that your task as a savvy live streamer will constantly change. Each component is designed to do one specific task and do it well. It’s costly, bulky, and does not age well.

In case you can’t tell, I’m not a fan of hardware-based production equipment. Now what? You’ll need to replace the switcher, SDI cable, encoder, and now you’ll need more disk space, so you upgrade your external hard drive and so on and on and on. Then 1 year comes and goes and you have decided you want to upgrade your production equipment to 4K or maybe even 8K.

External Hard Drive for your encoder, so you can record a local backup.

Converters for when you switch cameras from SDI to HDMI.

Of course this is just the beginning… soon you’ll want to add: Those are all the necessary components (besides the audio sync offset device) to produce a multi-cam PTZ production with hardware based components. When looking for rack mountable components, these will tend to lean towards the professional spectrum and might limit your options for more affordable components.

Rack Case ($399-$1299), adapters ($99), fans ($299), power supply ($99-$299): All these components are going to be necessary to configure your rack equipment in an organized and professional fashion.

Graphics Computer with ProPresenter ($699-1499): if you utilize lower thirds or on screen lyrics, you’ll want a nearby computer with a presentation software, such as: ProPresenter, ProClaim, EasyWorship, PowerPoint, etc.

Encoder ($299-$1999): To record and stream your event, you’ll need an encoding device to send the stream to your favorite destinations (if you’re looking to send your stream to more than one destination like Facebook and YouTube, check out this other blog post about simulcasting).

Brands include: Sony, Panasonic, Kawajui, PTZ Optics, Marshall.

PTZ Joy Stick Controller ($399 - $4999): the more expensive, the better control, movement, & setting adjustment you can do.Audio Sync Offset Device ($249): if you want to fine tune and get the sync perfect between your cameras and audio.Audio Interface Device ($49-$299): capturing the audio from your soundboard and mixing it into your switcher.SDI Based Video Switcher ($999-$1999): ingesting both SDI video feeds and allowing you to switch between sources, along with mixing in a graphics input.SDI Cable ($199): the video signal going from the camera into your switcher.Let’s start off by identifying a hardware based setup:Īssuming you already have your PTZ cameras setup and installed, let’s list all of the components you need to bring in an SDI, multi-cam feed: This is the age old question, which can be widely debated… should I invest in individual hardware components that I can beautifully rack mount OR should I use mostly software to accomplish my streaming setup. Software, Where To Invest Your Resources & Why We Love Software At LiveControl Do It Yourself Streaming Series: Hardware vs.