March 27, 2024

Is it time to move away from HDMI switchers?

Introduction

There are a lot of four channel HDMI switchers on the market and they are deservedly popular both in AV installations and live production. Connect HDMI cameras, media players and laptops to the switcher and with the press of a button you can mix sources or simply switch inputs – it's high quality and there's virtually no delay.

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August 11, 2023

【Breakthrough】A Guide to Automating Cameras

Introduction

A PTZ camera is an amazing piece of technology which can move to follow the action, whether that's in a concert hall, lecture room, conference space, worship service, TV studio or meeting room. The PTZ revolutionized video production: a single person could now control many PTZs – a huge saving in time, resources, and cost.

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June 27, 2022

【ProAV Lab】introNDI#09 - Combining NDI and SRT for Streaming Synergy

Introduction NDI SRT

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.

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January 12, 2022

【ProAV Lab】3minAV#02 - What is NDI?

Introduction NDI

In our second Lumens 3-Min AV University video, we look at the NDI technology, a popular high-efficiency protocol that transmits video at low bandwidth across Ethernet networks.

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December 13, 2021

【ProAV Lab】introNDI#01 - Lumens' Guide to NDI

Introduction PTZ Camera NDI

NDI uses standard IT networking technology (including already installed routers, switchers, and Cat5/6 Ethernet cabling) to transport HD and 4K video signals. This holds out the promise of low-cost infrastructures, cost-effective cabling, and plug and play rollout of new hardware whenever required.

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November 02, 2021

【ProAV Lab】3minAV#01 - What is Live Streaming?

Introduction Live Streaming

With the rapid growth of streaming media, consumers, businesses, worshippers and educators are watching video, TV and events live. With live streaming, viewers can watch an event live on their smartphones, tablets, smart televisions and computers, rather than having to download it after the event has finished

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