Roland V-1HD Video Switcher: A Customer Review
This post is a video review of the Roland V-1HD Video Switcher. It's part of our series on live streaming equipment.
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How to Choose the Right Microphone for Your Pastor
April 21, 2019
This post talks about the advantages of different types of microphones for your church including headset, gooseneck, lavalier, and shotgun...
The Best 4K Cameras for Live Streaming
April 17, 2019
This post covers what we think are the best 4K camera options for live video streaming. There are plenty of 4K camera options out there, but we...
Decimator MD-HX: A Customer Review
March 21, 2019
This post is a video review of the Decimator MD-HX, one of the most versatile tools in a live streaming production set up. It's part of our series on
The Best Strategy for Buying Live Video Equipment
March 14, 2019
This post is a summary of the steps that you should consider working through as you purchase new video and audio equipment for your organization....
Hardware vs. Software Video Encoders: Which is Better for Live Streaming?
February 21, 2019
This post addresses the benefits of using a hardware encoder vs. a software encoder in your live video streaming setup. It's part of our series on ...
5 Things to Look For When Buying a Video Camera for Live Streaming
February 14, 2019
This post talks about the features that matter when purchasing a video camera for live streaming. It covers video resolution, outputs, zooming, image...
What is Live Video Encoding, Decoding, and Transcoding?
January 29, 2019
This post covers encoding, decoding, and transcoding, the processes behind sending live streams efficiently across the internet to your viewers. It's...
The Best Ways to Buy Used Video Equipment for Your Church
December 21, 2018
This post covers the best strategies for acquiring used AV equipment for your church or ministry. It's part of our series on church live streaming.
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The Best PTZ Cameras for Live Streaming
October 31, 2018
There's a whole world of video cameras you can use for live streaming. Unlike other video cameras, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras attach to a wall,...
Encoder Comparison: BoxCaster vs. Teradek VidiU vs. Digicast
October 25, 2018
This post is an in-depth comparison of three hardware video encoders: the BoxCaster, Teradek VidiU, and Digicast. It's the main post in our series on
How to Add Live Stream Production Elements Without a Video Switcher
September 14, 2018
In this post we will cover how to add basic production elements like a second camera, a presentation, or graphic overlays without a video switcher....
How BoxCast Encodes, Ingests, Transcodes, and Delivers Live Video Streaming at Scale
February 23, 2018
BoxCast is a complete, easy-to-use live video streaming solution for organizations. Our customers vary wildly in size from small churches to pro...