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Multiple HDMI cameras, Wirecast and Teradek encoder – Will this work?
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Michael Kellam
September 23, 2019 at 5:02 pmHi,
I have a streaming workflow in mind but am wondering if it is likely to work or if there is something else I need.
I would like to input 2-3 HDMI cameras into my Macbook Pro, switch them in Wirecast and then send out via HDMI to a Teradek Vidiu Go encoder that will actually encode the stream to RTMPS.
Does this sound like a workable workflow?
I am concerned about whether Wirecast and the Macbook pro can handle 2-3 HDMI cameras and how I would get the HDMI into my computer. (I have 2 Thunderbolt inputs and wasn’t sure if it would work to get a Thunderbolt adapter with multiple HDMI ports or if I needed another device.
I previously encountered issues with Wirecast streaming with a Logitech webcam, but I believe the issue may have been too much resource usage in encoding for the stream. In the above configuration, the hardware encoder would be doing that part, so I hope it would eliminate that issue.
Thanks for any advice you might be able to share.
Mike
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Craig Seeman
September 23, 2019 at 6:20 pm[Michael Kellam] “Does this sound like a workable workflow?”
Absolutely.
[Michael Kellam] “I am concerned about whether Wirecast and the Macbook pro can handle 2-3 HDMI cameras “
That depends on the CPU resources and the settings you use. I’ve done two HDMI sources streaming to one destination all at 720p on a 2013 15″ MBP.
[Michael Kellam] “(I have 2 Thunderbolt inputs and wasn’t sure if it would work to get a Thunderbolt adapter with multiple HDMI ports or if I needed another device.”
Two Blackmagic Ultrastudio Mini Recorders for HDMI to Thunderbolt. For the third, a Magewell HDMI to USB3 device should work. Get appropriate compatible adaptor cables from Apple.
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Michael Kellam
September 23, 2019 at 11:43 pmHi Craig – Thank you very much for your reply! It’s very helpful.
Also, for everyone:
I spoke with someone at Wirecast and he recommended integrating an external capture card (KONA HDMI Capture Card, Blackmagic Designs Decklink or a Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI) with an enclosure from Sonnettech so I can capture all of the video with one external unit.
So I think I’m going to try setting this up.
Thanks a bunch!
Mike
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