Cheap HDMI Multi Viewer for Multicam Productions

[@ZeScarab]

To measure the latency, start the chronometer on your phone, frame your phone's display with all the cameras linked to the HDMI switcher, and then shoot the big monitor displaying all the cameras AND the phone displaying the chronometer at the same time. On the recording, you will see precisely the latency, even the differences between each of the camera's HDMI output if any. Every monitor's review should do this kind of latency test, easy and precise.

[@VideoGizmology]

Good information. Thanks.

[@SuperLKproduction]

The switches is less the problem for latency. The cameras count way more in this case

[@KeetonMusic]

Wanted to see if it was really seamless going from one to another.

[@joeallen2286]

It’s insane show much these things cost considering CCTV has been around for decades and its virtually no different from the UI.

[@owainreed6549]

It's so, so SO annoying that you aren't showing your hand while demonstrating the latency. We can't see what the latency is!!

[@VideoGizmology]

Oh, sorry about that. The latency is pretty bad. Maybe a second or two. So if you shoot at 30 frames per second, then that's about a 30-60 frame delay.

[@KIKOVIDEOPROD]

@@VideoGizmology "At Cam 2" There is a small silhouette at the edge of the LCD you can see the difference! here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWivgqKkmtyYpq8

[@studiodevelopers2467]

Video Gizmology That sucks it should be instant.

[@desexeddoggo2520]

studio developers2 yeah that puts me off from this, I can’t stand high latency

[@yardemedia9323]

Glad I waited for the Atem mini

[@Pearsonpodcast]

I bought the Atem today and I’m having problems on how to switch from ATEM to monitor and to pc so that I can record

[@Axtion615]

Obs said, LATENCY!!! hold my beer!

[@ch2o2]

is there a more easy and cheaper solution for video-signals (no HDMI, but several cams for simultaneously watching different corners of my house, for example)? There are video-switchers with ordinary switches, but I'd need to have a smarter solution (maybe with remote and multi-viewing on TV) ...thanks

[@substantialvideo]

Interested to see if you're still using this setup? And if not have you explored anything that will superimpose lower thirds etc.

[@VideoGizmology]

I'm not using this anymore. I needed the latency to be much lower for my use. When I need a quad view, I use a Roland V1HD - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jRiYCnpLmFrLM

[@raybarry9835]

Thanks for the video. I’d like to add a DVR between the switcher box and the tv monitor to make a sports delay video feedback system. Would it work to connect the switcher box to a dvr and then use the dvr to create a delay by rewinding the video feed?

[@gigaferz]

could IT work for multiplayer Co Op?

[@rabinarayanpatnaik6475]

Price please this product

[@VideoGizmology]

The price often changes, so the link to the product is in the description of this video.

[@videostream1234]

Hello! The user's OSD menu is present on the switches of this type when the signal is switched.? How did you clean it? Can I remove it with the remote?

[@haganblount2626]

that's what I came to find out

[@prosperityokechukwu1503]

Im looking for a switcher with two outputs one for the multi view one for the final result

[@VideoGizmology]

The Roland V 1HD is an older model, but is at a great price now. Here is my review for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jRiYCnpLmFrLM

[@princejaa2320]

It has to be a 4x1 right? I bought 1×4

[@keegthegeek]

anyone know if there is something like this but with 4 composite inputs instead of hdmi inputs?

[@legendp2011]

wonder how the blackmagic sdi 4 way multiviwer would compare (with using sdi to hdmi adapters)

[@dgstudioLLC]

the thing is you have 3 memory cards to edit with using 3 cameras. How can you use 3 cameras using a switcher and have one recording for post production?

[@VideoGizmology]

I don't understand your question. This video was meant for a cheap solution to monitoring up to 4 cameras at once. That was my purpose. If you want to record all 3 cameras to one recording, you'll need to purpose a proper production switcher and external video recorder that will give you features to do that. This is not covered in the scope of this video.

[@dgstudioLLC]

Video Gizmology you did understand my question because you answered it. I will have to buy a switchboard that record to one memory. In this case you would have to upload footage from 3 cameras to edit one video. To much work

[@SoundSpeeding]

Have you measured what precisely the delay is?

[@HacknBuild]

Great question. This device seems like it would be great for live streaming, you'd just need to adjust the delay on the audio to match the HDMI output.

[@VideoGizmology]

I have not measured the delay and I wouldn't know how to do it precisely or if the delay is consistent. Devices like this could have an inconsistent latency and so many other factors could be in play. You would have to purchase this yourself and measure the latency for your specific gear and workflow.

[@AntonPrint]

Video productions very good 👍👍👍

[@asyraaf1434]

Can i used it on phone

[@Axtion615]

-250mm latency offset / OBS

[@stevecam1]

I thought you said cheap?

[@VideoGizmology]

I define cheap relative to price of the other products I'm comparing to. A production switcher is upwards of $1,000, generally $2,500-$5,000. So I consider a $290 switcher cheap. Does that make sense? Obviously, if you have no idea how much other devices are worth, then you may think $290 is not cheap, so I understand where you're coming from.

[@stevecam1]

I have been seeing many of these selling for between $10-$120 ($50 being your typical price) As far as latency is concerned, I wonder how attaching a standalone camera would perform I know you are probably going to say that you pay for what you get, I hope you don't mind me sharing my point of view and thank you for replying to my comment I find a bit of science goes a long way when it comes to hardware like this, that said it's a bit hard to be specific in your needs when your filling your rackmount with $10,000+ splitters

[@studiodevelopers2467]

Stephen Cameron Good stuff stephen

[@studiodevelopers2467]

Video Gizmology Thank you video gizmology

[@Sheba_316]

If there's only 1 hdmi out to the monitor, how can I send selected camera for stream to the laptop..

[@VideoGizmology]

It's one HDMI, but you can switch between all the cameras, so you can choose which single camera or a multiple cameras you want to stream to your laptop.

[@thuytienlethi6037]

Can it live streaming

[@VideoGizmology]

No, you need a live streaming interface. This is just a TV switcher.

[@bintanadyisproductions7822]

how many outputs ?

[@VideoGizmology]

one hdmi output

[@alfredgonza9768]

i can use for streaming?

[@VideoGizmology]

Streaming multicam? Sure. As long as your I/O on your computer or whatever you're using to stream has HDMI in.

[@Sheba_316]

Could I then send video to my computer for live stream using a video capture device like b/magic mini recorder? Thanks so much..

[@ralvis20]

@@VideoGizmology Would you still need a Camlink or other capture card? Or would a streaming program like OBS recognize all the cameras on this switch?

[@orzonmontano5295]

@@ralvis20 lo usé con cam link y no me sale imagen de video tal vez usando un driver o Plugin?. alguien sabe cómo transmitir con el multiviewer?

[@dimitriskavadellas8489]

any delay with sound ?

[@VideoGizmology]

Yes, there is a delay between the live action sound and the sync you in the monitors. I would not get this monitor if the sound delay is an issue for you. Instead, get the Roland V1HD, which I did a review for here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jRiYCnpLmFrLM

[@dimitriskavadellas8489]

thanks

[@TimZ007]

its 60 on ebay

[@24speednews82]

Kya sir

[@matthewmeeuwen6938]

You get what you pay for.

[@sheppymcshep]

Cheap at 279 dollars!!

[@ProductReviewkk]

can i use this with a hdmi capture card and record video with live switching of camera angles?

[@VideoGizmology]

Yeah, I think so.

[@Y210290]

Yes, of course you can.

[@micopep1]

any link to an affordable hdmi capture card?

[@VideoGizmology]

just do a search for "Blackmagic Design HDMI Capture Card" Blackmagic is a reliable brand for that kind of product.

[@Sheba_316]

My question: since there's only 1 hdmi out, how do I send selected scene to capture card for streaming? Need help..

[@creepingedge5941]

Massively overpaid, from China. Worth around 30bucks

[@scktv8172]

Well you should of walk us trough the pluging of everything....😡

[@GuitarWholesale]

Plug the cameras to the HDMI Ins of the switcher. Plug the Switcher OUT to the monitor HDMI In There,

[@thecreatorc]

@@GuitarWholesale i'm confused on where you would connect the computer to capture the video feeds?

[@jojiran]

You have seen any professional hdmi switcher bcos HDMI aint professional!

[@VideoGizmology]

By your standards, what makes something professional and not professional? Are the thousands of professional video productions, myself included, who use HDMI equipment not professional? I would argue there are limitations to HDMI, but there are also benefits when it comes to cost. If my production can save thousands of dollars by using HDMI instead of HD-SDI to achieve the same result, I will use HDMI all the time.