June 27, 2022

NDI and SRT are both Video-over-IP technologies used to transmit high-quality, low latency video. In this article, we will look at the differences and how to use them.

June 14, 2022

There has been a revolution in AV transmission over the last quarter-century. The industry has moved wholesale from analog composite video, S-Video, component video, and VGA connections to digital DVI and HDMI cabling which can deliver lossless video at 4K and even 8K resolution. 

June 09, 2022

As AESD began to transition back to live, in-person meetings, a hybrid solution was needed and that's where Lumens came into play.  After careful consideration and a meeting with local Southern California vendor VMI and some Lumens representatives, AESD purchased two Lumens VC-A50P cameras and mounted them to C-Stands with the school board spread out throughout the room.

June 07, 2022

AV over IP means "Audio-Visual over Internet Protocol". In principle, it transmits audio-visual data and control signals over a network such as a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

June 02, 2022

SRT stands for "Secured Reliable Transmission." It is an open-source video streaming protocol developed by Haivision for sending live videos from one location to another over the Internet.

May 26, 2022

In reaction to lockdowns and the global pandemic, Higher Education is transitioning towards blended learning, which delivers both on campus and distance education. This "Hybrid Set Up" is now beginning to dominate the way we teach and learn.

May 24, 2022

Lumens manufactures two kinds of auto-tracking PTZ cameras: dual-lens and single-lens cameras. What's the difference and how do you select the right model for your needs?

May 23, 2022

USB cameras are often the first choice for video conferencing. Simply connect USB to your computer launch Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, and the meeting can begin. But it’s not just USB cameras that can be used for conferencing. In fact, sometimes, the alternatives may be the better solution.

May 19, 2022

In the previous article, we talked about NDI Ecosystem consists of four categories. The NDI transmission protocol is fundamental to the whole ecosystem. This article will discuss how NDI transmits the video over IP.

May 17, 2022

Dynamically moving the camera position within a 3D virtual space requires the exact synchronization of the PTZ camera with the virtual production system. Lumens cameras transmit exact positioning data with extremely low latency into Pixotope.