Use an external camera to stream on Facebook Live, PC or MAC

[@BallastMedia]

A new way to multi-camera live stream with OBS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5Cmn5apndGWbMk Also, my favorite video interface: amzn.to/2X0Ec9k

[@ESKYHOUSE]

Hey Steve, @BallastMedia I am getting a Canon Vixia HF R800, what do you suggest I do for streaming services longer than 4 hours with a battery life of 1 hour and 20 mins? What should I Do?

[@ESKYHOUSE]

Hey Steve, @BallastMedia I am getting a Canon Vixia HF R800, what do you suggest I do for streaming services longer than 4 hours with a battery life of 1 hour and 20 mins? What should I Do?

[@BallastMedia]

@@ESKYHOUSE Can you plug the camera in to an outlet?

[@ESKYHOUSE]

@@BallastMedia yes Sir I can. So, I can charge the camera with the battery in while live streaming?

[@BallastMedia]

@@ESKYHOUSE Yes

[@davidbuecherl]

If everyone on the web would provide that much information this fast and so perfectly clear, i would already have safed a whole year of lifetime. Thanks bro, great work!

[@BallastMedia]

Thanks! be sure and check out my updated recommendations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJfKmH6voplmntU

[@jamesstutler8516]

I appreciate a straightforward explanation. Your videos are great. No fluff.

[@rickmartin6817]

GREAT video. I wish every how-to video was as easy to understand as yours.

[@amendrasingh9511]

Thank you so much for this, my church is also hoping to go live through a camera rather than a phone, any additional video with extra information or walk through would be super helpful.Thanks again for this though

[@BallastMedia]

Check out my other videos on our video setups. While they may not be exactly what you are doing, or the equipment you use, you might be able to get some ideas from them. kzbin.info/aero/PLILvfMTwemkwyhY1vOf0179X6mR1rw5Zh

[@Warrior_of_light777]

I agree- we are planning 3 cameras- one using a Cybershot DHX200 and then 2 mobile Android Phones - the challenge is the encoding software to go LIVE into Facebook and the video capture devices. We bought the wrong one, but will be testing it next week as our church is not in the USA and it takes forever to get here. I am using VidBlaster 5x because of it, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get my Cell phone - which is an IP camera into one of the modules that will play on Facebook. Someone suggested I get onto the CDN network - what-ever that means? When we get the cords and the other equipment that should hook up also to the sound board we will see if OBS will do the job. I hope so cause it seems a lot easier to understand how to connect a Cell phone (IP camera-Using an App) We can do a regular stream using FB page, or even our personal stream but that only allows 1 camera. Thanks We are debating to pay for stream by using Data which should be better quality but with 2 cell phones, it could be an expensive idea. If This can work, we should be able to run any event using this and even get to do more interviews - almost like a live TV station. LOL

[@farmanthor3770]

Using your videos, I got our system up and running. Have you ever a wireless video camera?

[@BallastMedia]

We do use a MARS400 on occasion to allow for a camera to be used wirelessly: amzn.to/3Hg84Yj

[@adriancressy8363]

Thanks for the tips......talking to my pastor about changing the way they go live

[@faithministrynotes-mas]

Thanks Steven. Just understanding more about the converter, haven't had to jump into media in years, but now I'm being forced back into it.

[@billywest7065]

I been watching videos ALL DAY (including some of yours)trying to find out what you just broke down in three minutes. I almost bought a 1500 dollar camera. Nowill buy two of these...

[@rodgstreams]

what's the best setup for streaming my church service on zoom. I have a blackmagicdesign ultrastudio mini monitor. I'm shooting either my Canon 5D mark 4, JVC GY-HM170E or Canon XA 30. I have both Mac and Windows. Please! Help!

[@shekinahgracecorpuz7320]

William Rodger Richardson hello! My tutorial video is best for you. I also stream for my church with this set-up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TFo6KFa69kg8k

[@sunfirefilms6358]

Thank you for making this video! You're a good presenter and it's nice to see the solutions others have come up with.

[@kurtmichaelson]

Thanks for creating this video with the recommended equipment. I've been doing some research but this has been very helpful for me.

[@genesistoforever7202]

Thanks for the excellent video Stephen! My question is what is the cheapest option to connect multiple cameras to your PC? This is not for livestreaming, but for a home-based livestreaming channel. Thanks.

[@BallastMedia]

Kind of depends on the scale of how many cameras, and if you already have cameras. But one approach would be to get cameras with an rtsp interface (send video over the network, lots of security cameras use this, and the ptzoptics cameras, like their new zcam cameras) you could send a bunch of cameras in to your computer over the network that way and switch between them in OBS. I have a video I'm working on right now that is coming it real soon that describes this approach.

[@genesistoforever7202]

@@BallastMedia Thank you so much for the quick reply. No, I do not have a camera yet. I am thinking about two cameras. I am debating between the Vixia R800 (camcorder) or an Canon SL2 (DSLR). Which would be more ideal for my situation? This will be for behind the desk kind of livestreaming. Will either of these cameras be able to connect to the setup you mentioned?

[@PiranFilms]

Thanks for your presentation. Instead of filming from a church we film from a football stadium (say with a SONY PXW-X180 video camera and apple laptop). What else would we need to go live on KZbin in terms of software and hardware?

[@sgocmen]

Thank you so much for making this video! It's very helpful. What cables do you need to go from the Cleanbox to the mixer and do you have a diagram showing the setup? Also we currently have 20 mg down and 2 mgs up for internet. Will that be sufficient for broadcasting?

[@BallastMedia]

+Sinan Gocmen cable will depend on what output you have from your mixer. XLR or RCA, etc.

[@BallastMedia]

+Sinan Gocmen that's a bit slow on the upload bandwidth. You'll need to set a lower bit rate (usually half your upload speed) to get a consistent stream. Or said another way, you want double the upload speed of your video bit rate.

[@sgocmen]

Thanks for your replies! I really appreciate it. Would it be worth it to purchase the setup you described in the video and start streaming on FB live with it, or should we hold off until we get faster internet?

[@sgocmen]

Ballast Media is the configuration of the bitrate all done through the OBS software? Will it effect the quality of the Livestream at all? If our current bandwidth can support the live stream I'm going to go ahead and purchase the equipment you recommended in the video. If not, we're going to hold off. What do you recommend doing?

[@FiscalRangersFlorida]

Be SURE to read the comments on Amazon for the products linked by the producer. Not all have stellar reputations.

[@lucasbarrientes]

This is such a helpful post. Thank you for sharing this information. Need some help and advice if possible... I have an old macbook pro (2008) that doesn't have a thunderbolt connection. Is there another option for converting the HDMI signal through one of my usb ports? Will this still work for streaming?

[@vigilantminds8630]

Thank you so much for the information. It is very helpful. I am just starting a youtube channel to be able to livestream. What are the pros and cons of livestreaming over Facebook versus KZbin? I would like the class I'm recording to be available on youtube after the livestream is over. Would also like the ability for chat.

[@BallastMedia]

Technically there isn't much difference, I think the thing you should consider is where you want to grow your audience. If you want it on youtube after you finish livestreaming, it will be easiest to just stream on youtube.

[@cedarhillchurch245]

This is VERY helpful! Thank you! I have an additional question. Our church is just getting started with streaming the services. If I use the hardware you suggest, is it possible to get a decent microphone for the camera that can pick up the audio from the sermon itself without getting into mixing boards and complicated audio systems?

[@BallastMedia]

Cedar Hill Church Probably not the route to the clearest audio. If you can get a feed direct from the preachers mic that would be best.

[@thomasstevens6661]

I have purchased the H.264 pro encoder. What cables should I be purchasing?

[@jlivens]

Thanks for the video... I have a question... when using this setup on a laptop with a built-in camera how do you select in facebook live to select the external camera?

[@akilla214u2c]

This was right on point of where, I'm trying to stream a video from my Panasonic HD camcorder. without breaking the bank. I too, have a Mac, so I may need to test this out a bit. Great Vid.

[@BallastMedia]

akilla214u2c Take a look at my updated video. I really prefer the AJA u-tap for Mac or PC now. It's the best interface now in my opinion.

[@617vlogs]

Can I use the PreSonus Audiobox interface to get the sound from the mixer to the camera, instead of the Art Cleanbox Pro ?

[@BallastMedia]

Sergio Depaz Isn't that a computer audio interface? How would you patch that from a mixer to the camera? Try just going straight from your mixer to the camera, you may not need anything in between.

[@carolm1110]

Hi, thanks for the video. If I were to buy a video capture device both for Mac and PC/laptop, which would you recommend?

[@BallastMedia]

Go with the AJA u-tap HDMI (amzn.to/2T2jYuZ) or SDI (amzn.to/2yvlFYA) This is the interface I recommend now.

[@AdilTwahir]

Great Video,Thanks I have a canon xa30 which has almost the same features but im not sure if there is a way to stream using audio from the wireless microphone connected to the camera? Please advise. Thanks.

[@BallastMedia]

Adil Twahir If you have a microphone connected to the camera then that is the audio the camera will embed on the HDMI output. You should be able to use that HDMI to send to your video interface and it will have the audio as well.

[@adman56537]

Hi! I loved the Vid. The question is 2 fold. 1. how are you patching in your audio through the Camera mike? or direct in from the board to the computer? 2. in OBS what is your audio source? Thanks for your help I used this exact setup minus the direct box you mentioned I have to purchase that. is that direct box between mixer and camera? Thanks for your help I'm learning as we go in our small church.. :-)

[@BallastMedia]

Keith Billings audio goes from mixer to the camera and the source in obs is from the camera. you don't have to have the art clean box but it can help.

[@adman56537]

Thank you for replying so quickly!

[@autumnfrazier3]

I do makeup tutorials and need a crisp clean video. do you recommend this set up for that? Is the camera you recommended good for that also?

[@BallastMedia]

It all comes down to your lighting. If you have really good lighting, just about any camera is going to look good. If you have a limited budget, I'd put money in to lighting first and get a cheap camera like the one I recommended, then as you grow upgrade your camera in the future (which you will end up doing someday anyways.) But your lighting equipment can stay with you a long time.

[@MrLarce11]

Your video was great help to get me started. Than you!!! I have a silly question... im using the same canon camera model but when i did my first streaming, the video captured the display information that show on the camera LCD screen (ie battery level, focus, etc). How do you hide this while streaming? I have been looking on the menu and cannot find how to turn it off

[@BallastMedia]

+Luis Arce Menu - Other Settings, in the center tab look for "Output onscreen display" and turn that off.

[@toms7482]

I appreciate your video and we're considering using facebook live to stream our church services also. After watching your video can you tell me how far your able to run the HDMI cable from the camera without using some type of power extension booster? Our platform is roughly 100 ft from the Mac computer that we would use to stream. Another question to you have to use a separate mic for audio recording since our Pastor typically uses a wireless mic.

[@BallastMedia]

Tom S HDMI isn't meant to run long distances. You'd probably be best off converting to SDI using the Blackmagic Micro converter which costs about $85, then you can run coax that length. Each of the interfaces mentioned in the video will accept the SDI input.

[@toms7482]

Thanks again. After additional research today I agree that SDI would be the best approach to allow us to run the distance we have to cover. From what I can tell, people indicate that the black magic convertor is a good option, but a AJA HA5 HDMI to SD/HD-SDI Video and Audio Converter works a lot better however its comes at much higher price. Also I believe we'll need a second SDI to HDMI convertor to transfer the video back HDMI so that we can connect the video input to a Mac via a min display port. Im not sure how to address the audio issue yet, but this should get us going on with the video portion. Please let know if you can think of anything I might be missing. Thanks

[@BallastMedia]

Tom S If you use one of the interfaces I describe in the video, it will take an SDI input. Just a regular port on your Mac won't take an HDMI input.

[@GusG903]

Steven; Thank you for your concise, straightforward information and recommendations...much appreciated.

[@BallastMedia]

Your welcome, be sure and check out some of my newer videos as there are better ways to do this now, especially on PC, don't use the H.264 Pro Recorder.

[@GusG903]

@@BallastMedia Excellent! Thanks again!

[@dragclicks]

Hi Steven, great video very easy to follow ,I have a question if you were wanting to go live via either face book or youtube what would you suggest as a kit if you were out in the field eg filming trackside at a Drag Racing meeting. I have just brought a Canon Legria HF G40 as my main camera and want to go live with an HD Camera.Many Thanks Andrew

[@BallastMedia]

What is your internet connection? Out in the field like that is about the only time I'd recommend something like the Teredek vidiu. amzn.to/2T2Y6z2

[@Prof_boris_hansel]

Thank you for your video. Could tell me if it is possible (and how) to connect a computer as an input source ?

[@BallastMedia]

Boris Hansel computer to computer, or are you going through a switcher first? I like to use something like the Datavideo DAC-70 to run computers in to an SDI input of my switcher. Decimator has a similar device a bit cheaper that many use but I haven't used one yet.

[@EdwardBerryy]

I seen the other video that explains how to use multiple cameras. You guys know if you can use this stuff (with multiple cameras) but to simply save the video file to PC? So like no streaming, just switch between cameras while recording/saving to the PC hard drive

[@BallastMedia]

Sure, OBS will record, and if you have a blackmagic device they have a program called Media Express that will be installed with Desktop Video (the driver's for the device) that can record video.

[@GustavoArceMusic]

Please how do you conect the audio to the Mac if the camera don’t have the mic input, also the Mimi recorder is for video how do you send the audio to the computer? Thank you

[@BallastMedia]

You can use any USB audio device, the behringer um2 or focusrite 2i2 work great. Look at some of my more recent videos as this setup is pretty old.

[@stevelopez413]

Hello Ballast! Thanks for the info you have been sharing. I haven't seen any mention of a CDN. Do you use one, and if so what is its actual use and would I need one if I want to stream to Facebook for now and would like to stream to our church website later down the road?

[@BallastMedia]

To stream to facebook, no. They are the "CDN" for you. If you want to stream to your own church website, I'd recommend any number of streaming services, like Livestream, or there are several that are aimed at churches. These will handle the serving of your stream, all you do is embed the player on your site, but it's pulling the stream from their servers. Unless you have some special requirements, that will be a much simpler way to go. You can upload your stream to them over just about any reliable broadband connection with decent sustained speeds.

[@stevelopez413]

Thanks a bunch!

[@1stLadyChicago]

OBS doesn't see my BlackMagicDesign UltraStudio Mini Recorder. I tried it with the Cannon HF R700 that you suggested. Can't figure out what I am doing differently than you.

[@ChrisDca]

Great video! What do you recommend as an alternative to the UltraStudio Mini Recorder (for Mac) if I want to pre-encode and not rely on my MacBook to do that?

[@BallastMedia]

+ChrisD.ca You can use the h.264 Pro Recorder on a Mac as well, and it will accomplish what you are asking, it just costs more...and will not work with OBS.

[@jessereimers820]

What is the best way to run the audio from the sound board verses using the camera microphone?

[@BallastMedia]

+Jesse Reimers If you are using just one camera, my suggestion is to take an output from the soundboard, through a device like the clean box mentioned in the video and connect that to the microphone input of the camera.

[@junkmail75034]

Hi, thank you for the tip. This works if you have one camera. How do I set up multiple cameras for Facebook live broadcast?

[@BallastMedia]

KC Tung I discuss that briefly in some of my other videos, but basically put a video switcher between the camera and video capture device.

[@junkmail75034]

OK thanks. I will check it out!

[@renooutpouring]

We have an imac in our church. Does the iMac have a video card that can handle livestream? If I use the iMac for livestream will I still be able to use it for Pro-Presenter for the big screen projector at the same time? I also us it to do audio recording of the sessions as well? Will I be able to do all of this or should I get a second computer just for Live Streaming?

[@BallastMedia]

Get a second computer. You should have a computer dedicated to your projection and another to your stream. An iMac can stream, but you will need a video input interface, this is different from the video card. Get the Ultrastudio Mini Recorder linked in the description of this video and OBS software to stream.

[@renooutpouring]

Thank you so much. Is that why people recommend getting a pc for this task? The good news is a new PC is a fraction of the cost of a MAC. Also, I liked you idea of using the black magic intensity shuttle to process the signal before it goes into the computer. Any recommendations?

[@JeffreyKnipe]

Just a heads-up. The camera you are referring to does NOT have the same plugs on the photos on Amazon. I'm only seeing one audio out jack, no mic. Perhaps they did some sort of update on the model.

[@BallastMedia]

No, they just have the wrong picture. As long as they actually send you the right camera, the VIXIA R700 it has mic in and headphone out. The LEGRIA (pal) model though, does not have mic in. There is a newer model, the R800.

[@PerpustakaanNasionalRI]

For PC Windows 10 my Black Magic Ultra Studio Mini Recorder can't respon

[@ramdasthakur3466]

Perpustakaan Nasional RI same with me.

[@thewhiteangelk]

Thanks, that was helpful. We have a Blackmagic Design Intensity Shuttle for USB 3.0. Do you think this will serve for Facebook streaming?

[@BallastMedia]

Huck Kudumi should work fine with OBS.

[@Ryandoesdifferentthings]

Which option is easier? OBS or magic one? Also for the PC do you have to purchase software?

[@BallastMedia]

This is really the method I recommend now --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJfKmH6voplmntU

[@jodopark]

Thanks for the video! Helped me a lot. Would you explain the difference btw the BM web presenter and the BM H.264 pro recorder? Also, I've heard some reviews that say the BM web presenter has some audio delays with the video sync. Have you faced that problem with the H.264?

[@BallastMedia]

The web presenter is meant to appear to your computer as a regular "webcam" even though it's providing HDMI or SDI inputs. This makes it compatible with more software. The H.264 Pro Recorder, encodes the video and passes that on to your computer through the USB connection, it was meant to work with their Media Express for recording - but other companies have taken advantage of it. We use livestream and it's produce app can take video from the H.264 as does the MXLight software for streaming to Facebook Live, or KZbin. Glad you found the video helpful!

[@mikeaskins5345]

Our church was given an Sony BRC300 PTZ video camera (probably 10 years old). Can it be used in our small New Mexico church?

[@BallastMedia]

You can make it work. It's an SD camera, so you will need a video capture device that supports SD video. You can find many of these for pretty cheap. amzn.to/3a94IGT

[@kostaqdhima9745]

Thank you for sharing your video. Please can you tell me, does UltraStudio Mini Monitor works with PC?

[@BallastMedia]

It only has a thunderbolt 2 interface. Unless your PC has that interface it will not work.

[@BallastMedia]

If you're on a PC, check out the u-tap: amzn.to/2X0Ec9k

[@actismission]

Wow, 1/2 million views.... Think you're timing on this was divine or what?! lol

[@artursawicki1994]

Thank You for the video! Do you know of any other camera models with all the same outputs you used in this video? I am struggling to find the R700 in the UK :(

[@BallastMedia]

The PAL version is called the LEGRIA (instead of VIXIA) Search on that and you should come up with something. I think it's the 806 or 86, something like that. Glad you found the video useful!! Cheers!

[@izzy4el]

Hey Stephen, For this set up, Any idea what the Mac mini spec requirements would be if I were to use an older?

[@TrungCaha]

Can I use HDR Cx 700 as Webcam on computer ? If I have to buy transfer device, what should I buy ? Thank you !

[@BallastMedia]

+Trung Caha I don't have any experience with that specific camera. It does have a USB connection, install whatever drivers it has and download obs and see if you can get it to show up! Best of luck!

[@aaronmcmurry3265]

How do I discover if my camera is compatible to work with the H.264 Pro Recorder? I just purchased a Sony Handycam 4K Camcorder with 1/2.3 Exmor R CMOS Sensor.

[@NikNikam]

What is the best way to record the output from BM H.264 to a computer for later editing with Adobe Premier. Also, fo rentry level what video switcher do you recommend?

[@BallastMedia]

Nik Nikam just use the included Media Express software to record. For the money it's hard to beat the blackmagic TVS switcher.

[@NikNikam]

Thanks for your reply. I was watching the SlingStudio and seem to have wireless remote sources for video capture including iPhones, etc. Have you had any experience using this and what are your thoughts. Some months ago Cerevo Wedge came with same claims and it used HDMI cables.

[@BallastMedia]

I'd be really hesitant to use anything that relies on a wireless network for your video feed. It may work fine in the right environment, but definitely not a production environment type product.

[@fortygreen]

Would the Ultrastudio Recorder support the Canon XF100? As that has a 1080i output at 25 or 30 fps.

[@BallastMedia]

As long as that is what it's putting out on the HDMI, then yes. It will support 1080i60 even, just not 1080p60.

[@mayoreraftv5828]

Can I use the Black Magic Studio Mini Recorder with a Windows PC?

[@BallastMedia]

No, it only has thunderbolt connections.

[@daughterofpurpose]

Great video but I still need some clarity. I have a toshiba laptop, Sony N700 camera and wifi and or wire connected internet. Which one of these devices should I purchase in order to livestream for my church?the blackmagic mini recorder or the N264? Will I need to purchase cables as well?

[@BallastMedia]

If you are on a PC, use the H.264 Pro Recorder (amzn.to/2kyZOXR). It comes with the USB cable to connect the Pro Recorder to the laptop, but you will need an HDMI cable to connect your camera to the Pro Recorder. Also, *NEVER* use wifi, only use a wired connection, that will save you a lot of grief.

[@BallastMedia]

I'll also say, you might want to look at the Web Presenter. It can be a great solution that will let you use OBS software (which is free) on your PC. amzn.to/2Af9KO9

[@BallastMedia]

...finally, if you do go the H.264/MX Light route, be sure and watch my walkthrough video for MX Light. There are a few things with the drivers and configuration that need to be done a particular way for it to work reliably. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f33QnY1op96anM0

[@triumphantapostolic1780]

I bought the mini recorder and a mac book with a thunderbolt cable and a hdmi but i am still unable to connect. I downloaded OBS And install the software that came with the recorder, what im I missing?

[@BallastMedia]

Triumphant Apostolic can you see your camera in Media Express? That's usually the first troubleshooting step.

[@chiaracastelli2357]

Hi, very interesting video! May I ask you why you use an external device for audio? Isn't the audio signal already transmitted in the hdmi signal, so just using the Ultrastudio Mini Recorder? Thanks a lot

[@BallastMedia]

Chiara Castelli The device I show in this video is to send audio from a mixer in to the camera, so yes audio would still travel over the HDMI in to the ultra studio.

[@BallastMedia]

Chiara Castelli But also check out my update to this video. I like the AJA u-tap a whole lot better then the mini recorder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJfKmH6voplmntU

[@chiaracastelli2357]

thank you!

[@Kernlasersystems]

Looking to live stream using our xa11.. is this the same set up you would recommend?

[@BallastMedia]

No, look at my video on the Aja u-tap, it's linked in the description above.

[@Kernlasersystems]

@@BallastMedia Thank you

[@dannygamez9962]

Could you please give me a little more detail on how the Art Cleanbox Pro will actually connect. The HDMI to min-HDMI cable connects the Art box to the Camera for audio. Correct? But what cable connects on the other side? from the mixer to the Art Box. I am using a Yamaha StagePass mixer.

[@BallastMedia]

Danny Gamez what outputs do you have on the stage pas? the clean box will take xlr (balanced) or rca (unbalanced) inputs so you can connect just about anything to it. on the other side I used an xlr to 1/8" trs cable to connect to the mic input of the camera. You don't have to use the clean box, you can connect your mixer directly to the camera if that works for you, I just found the clean box convenient for matching signal types and levels. check the video description for a link to the clean box-to-camera cable.

[@dannygamez9962]

It has a stereo output (looks like 1/4"), left and right.

[@BallastMedia]

So, a 1/4" output is most likely line level unbalanced, so you could get a 1/4" to RCA cable and connect that to the RCA inputs of the cleanbox.

[@dannygamez9962]

Really glad I ran into your channel. Learning alot. Thanks bro!

[@jdenotter26]

My church is looking into Facebook streaming. I understand the concept of the video source however still learning the audio side. We currently have a Behringer X32 soundboard. What would be our best option to get good audio to our Facebook live feed?

[@BallastMedia]

Jon Denotter with no additional equipment, use an aux send to feed your video so you can adjust things somewhat independent for the stream, like crowd mics and drums that will need very different treatment in the stream then in the house.

[@juliolebron4834]

Very helpful, thanks. Im interested in learning more about the Art pro clean box, I have looked everywhere and its not clear to me how to use properly Any help will be appreciated.

[@BallastMedia]

It serves 2 functions. 1. It changes signal types, from balanced to unbalanced and from mic to line level signals. 2. It provides a volume control that lets you adjust the volume if for some reason there is a big mismatch between your devices.

[@BallastMedia]

More and more I'm telling people to only get the Cleanbox if they are having an issue. Try connecting audio directly to your camera first and see what you get.

[@juliolebron4834]

Ballast Media thanks again. I have connected directly from the mixer to the camera(canon hfr80) ans I get sound, the issue I find is a “hiss” noise when there is no sound coming from the mixer.

[@BallastMedia]

If it's a higher frequency "white noise" hiss, then it's probably due to an impedance mismatch between the mixer's output and the camera. The CleanBox should fix that. If it's a lower frequency hum, then it could be a ground loop, in which case you'd need a transformer isolator, like the Ebtech HE-2 amzn.to/2GxdEsK

[@Godson1911]

Thanks for the video. I have one quick question. Do you know if there are any alternatives to live stream through a Canon Rebel EOS T6?

[@BallastMedia]

Godson1911 The issue will be if you can get a clean picture out the HDMI output. If so it will work fine as is in to any HDMI interface. Look in to Magic Lantern firmware, some times it's able to give a clean output on Canon DSLRs.

[@robertfong7946]

Have you tested whether or not the stream as generated by this setup would be able to go over FB Live if the laptop were connected to the internet via a cell phone hotspot?

[@BallastMedia]

Robert Fong sorry, haven't tested that. in theory if you had enough bandwidth it should work.

[@POPPY5FM]

Hi - Can you have more than one camera rolling at a time and to shoot from different angles. How would you incorporate a multi camera set up

[@BallastMedia]

The best way to do this is to use a switcher. Something like the ATEM TVS or similar. There are some software solutions that allow multiple inputs, and I think even OBS can do some rudimentary switching, but the most reliable way to do it is to use a hardware video switcher.

[@robertpecoraro]

Hello, This was very helpful. Thanks for posting! I had a couple of quick questions. We currently are streaming our church services on youtube and are not looking to use FB but want to upgrade our camera from just a usb web cam to something with hd capabilities. My question is, will your recommended video source, computer interface and software work with KZbin as well?…and… can I use the VIXIA which you recommended (or something comparable) with Blackmagic Design Intensity Shuttle Thunderbolt instead of the Blackmagic Ultrastudio mini recorder? The reason for this second question is because we need to send the feed off to a nursery room where there is a screen to display the service for those caring for their children. We run our services using a Mac and also are already familiar with OBS Encoding software as well. Thanks a bunch

[@BallastMedia]

+Robert Pecoraro yes, the same hardware with obs will work for KZbin. Not sure exactly why the shuttle helps you get to the nursery, but it *should* work as an interface to obs as it inputs uncompressed video (I've never used the shuttle so take what I say with a grain of salt)

[@gregfox5842]

What kind of computer should we use for a camera setup

[@BallastMedia]

I usually recommend an i7 processor and 16GB of RAM as a good place to start for a computer for streaming. A number of people have used these along with a u-tap for streaming and had good success: amzn.to/2IgcDmg

[@SinaTKish]

Thank you for the Video. I have a different question that I can not find any solution online. I have a camera that exports image data live to an external hard drive. Instead of an external hard drive I want to hook up my computer to this camera and save the data live on a folder in my computer. Do you have any suggestions?

[@BallastMedia]

I'm not sure, what is the brand/model of the camera? What is the connection it uses to the external hard drive?

[@OliverBJah-nq6fq]

Hi, thanks for this video. I don't have a computer interface, is there any other means I can use? I have a canon product and a window PC

[@BallastMedia]

Unless your camera specifically has some sort of interface built in, like a webcam, then you'll need a video interface to get video in to your computer.

[@positiveplug3447]

Hello Ballast Media, Thanks for the info..I have a question, based on your demo, am I to understand that i cannot connect the mini recorder to my PC? Could connect from Thunderbolt to USB? Thanks again, Wendel.

[@BallastMedia]

Positive Plug Mini Recorder uses thunderbolt, so it was meant for a Mac. use the H.264 pro recorder for a PC.

[@bengoeslive]

Nice Video! ... so just checking - i could use the mini recorder if i have a port on my pc correct?

[@BallastMedia]

The Mini Recorder uses thunderbolt. Some PCs (HP) have thunderbolt now, but I haven't been able to confirm that it will work on a PC yet. Comes down to if the BMD drivers support it I guess. If you get it to work, let me know!

[@savvycreativeadventurer]

Great thank you very much! i will definitely!

[@BenSullinsOfficial]

I am attempting this using my Canon 80D but can't seem to remove all the display information. Have you been able to figure that out at all?

[@BallastMedia]

Teslanomics by Ben Sullins some Canon models can't be cleared completely. look in to using magic lantern firmware. sometimes they are able to clear the display, but not always.

[@BenSullinsOfficial]

will do, thanks!

[@KulishDesignCoLLC]

Excellent Steven, thanks.. just ordered.

[@KulishDesignCoLLC]

Hi Steven, I should have the new box Monday. The H. 264 Pro Recorder would be "retired? Can I still use the BlackMagic software with the new box you recommended? Also, having already acquired a Nikon, D800 prior to finding you, although a bit tricky, I got it up and running and wish to ask which set up of yours, being your original or 2018 version would work the best. Oh, took your advice on using a mini hdmi to sd cable to my box versus the heavy 30' hdm cable I had and... wow much better. Thanks again to all your help. Wish to send a link to my first live stream using your recommendations but don't want to distract from your work here. Any ideas as to how? Thanks again, Bill

[@BeyondTheBlastDoors]

Really appreciate this video. Have a Canon Vixia as well. Looks like I need HDMI cable. Thought I could get it to work through USB...not sure why I thought that.

[@BallastMedia]

So I just tried connecting through the USB because several people have asked me this. All it lets you do is offload the already recorded files when you put the camera in playback mode. I haven't found any way to get it to act like a webcam. So, yes, you'll need an HDMI cable and a video capture device.

[@BeyondTheBlastDoors]

Hey man! Thank you so much for the trouble shooting help. I was not expecting you to do all of that! I will go order my cable right now. We record our episodes and spend 4.5 hours on post production...trying to have a polished live product to allow me to enjoy more of 2018. - David

[@randallpike4675]

Great Video:) I just want to go FB live with Good audio and be able to record it. Can I do this with this set up?

[@BallastMedia]

Randall Pike you can always still record on the camera, especially if its your point of input for your audio. You should be able to get a great recording that way, obviously the quality of the audio mix is dependant on what you feed it. Check out my series on Live Streaming Your Church Service for some help on getting your audio to sound better. More videos in this series are coming real soon. kzbin.info/aero/PLILvfMTwemkzDBhIt0UBSUwVmgH26LoEK

[@achodajames7663]

Thanks very much, May you specify what i need in order to begin streaming using an PXWx200 camcorder because i tried usnig my imac MACOS SIERA it refused.

[@mikeboggs420]

I recently purchased a BM H.264 Pro Recorder. In this video you said you were using MX Light software for streaming. But I noticed in one of your other videos you mentioned using Livestream Producer. I see that Livestream Producer is supposed to be free, but I spent 30 minutes with it and could not get it to run unless I purchased a subscription. Do you know if there is actually a free version of Livestream Producer and do you have a recommendation on one of these products or the other. We've been Facebook Live streaming our services using an iPad and want to add a little more capability.

[@BallastMedia]

Mike Boggs You are correct, livestream is a paid service. Mxlight can work, it takes some work and configuring, not as plug and play as other options, but you get what you pay for. Thinking of doing another video just on how to configure mxlight and get it working. Seems like lots of people struggle with that.

[@mikeboggs420]

Thanks for the insight. And thanks for creating all of these videos. Very helpful. I'll give MXlight a try.

[@sclearman9841]

hoping you can help. My congregation has a Canon XA10 that we have been using to record then later upload to You Tube. Can we use that camera to live stream to facebook? If so what do we need to do?

[@BallastMedia]

This is a really old video, I'd recommend looking at some of my newer videos But the processes is essentially the same. Run the camera in to a video interface in to your computer, use OBS software to encoder and send to KZbin. I recommend the AJA u-tap, or the ATEM Mini as a video interface now, but those are sold out everywhere.

[@dewaynehotbottombun]

My church has been recording our sermons with an older camcorder and recording the audio separately from sound board to a Tascam /dr-05 audio recorder, then editing it in final cut pro. We are upgrading our camera to a canon vixia g20. We would like to continue to record on SD card so we can upload sermon to church website later. However, we would like to jump into fb live streaming as well. My question: Would going from sound board -to ART clean box pro- to camera be good audio for live streaming and recording on the camera SD card? I am new to this and trying to learn all the lingo and functions. Any help is appreciated.

[@BallastMedia]

dewaynehotbottombun if you are happy with how your audio sounds straight out of the board now in to the tascam device, then you'll be fine recording direct to the camera instead.

[@dewaynehotbottombun]

Sorry Just saw your reply to Randall's question. I will check out your Live streaming series.

[@dewaynehotbottombun]

ok great. We have been pleased with the audio and I don't want to purchase anything extra - if we don't have to. Appreciate your help

[@RSMUSICGROUP-ub8yx]

is Blackmagicdesign UltraStudio Mini Recorder only for mac or we can is it for pc?

[@BallastMedia]

Odo Nsuo it only has a thunderbolt connection, so Mac only.

[@dgodfrey5322]

if you want multi cam for the pc, do you have to buy more said encoder or can you use the same one and the pc picks up multiple cameras?

[@BallastMedia]

Watch my newest video on multi-camera setups. Basically you need a switcher, which then connects to the single encoder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6bHomCset1gbbs

[@JimWilky1974]

Will it work with Media Express software? Looks like the H.264 comes with that now.

[@BallastMedia]

James Wilkerson yes, the H.264 Pro Recorder comes with media express for recording.

[@ncopley1]

Have you experienced issues with the Ultrastudio Mini Recorder? I cannot get mine to power up on 3 of 4 Macs I've tried...

[@BallastMedia]

Nowell Copley haven't experienced that, but sounds like yours is dead. I'd return it if you can.

[@gilbertohernandez3724]

Hello Ballast, I have a question? We have an iMac Desktop with only one thunderbolt so we can only connect one camera correct? Our plan was to connect two cameras using the black magic mini recorder of course buying two but the Mac only has one thunderbolt, is there a way to connect two external cameras with only one thunderbolt using an adaptor of some sort?

[@BallastMedia]

Is it Thunderbolt 3, or just 2. There are devices like the AJA Io 4K Plus that will take multiple HD-SDI inputs if you have Thunderbolt 3. Or....What USB ports does it have? Does it have USB3? If it does have USB3, then you could use an AJA U-tap for a second interface.

[@04275922]

From an interior location I see this solves your problem. I want to go live in the field to cover local events and run the signals through my iPhone. Is this possible?

[@BallastMedia]

No, not with the equipment in this video. You could use something like the Livestream Broadcaster and a USB LTE modem or the Teredek Vidiu Pro.

[@odevera81]

Quick question, Can I use the mini recorder on macbook air?

[@BallastMedia]

Yes, but you'll need a thunderbolt 2 adapter.

[@gregorypierrelouis6142]

Hey Steve, how can I test my internet connection to see if it has at least 2x the upload bitrate of my stream

[@AmericanMoviePodcast]

will the vixia hf r600 work for live streaming?

[@BallastMedia]

American Movie Podcast yes.

[@patrickgohara]

Question: why need the ultrastudio for Mac instead of just an HDMI to Thunderbolt dongle if the ultra is just passing the processing on to the computer? The only thing I see is the SDI input. I’m new to this so just trying to figure it all out. Good video!

[@BallastMedia]

Those cheaper thunderbolt to HDMI dongles are outputs. HDMI is a one way street, so they can't be used as an input device.

[@stabnore]

I am looking for live video with graphics and switching between inputs and pre-recorded clips. I want to set up a studio like that but I haven't figured out a method that doesn't use two laptops yet.

[@BallastMedia]

OBS can act as a switcher between multiple camera inputs, and playback video files on your computer. When you add a scene add a Media Source and specify the file location of your video. When you select that scene it will begin playback of the video file.

[@elisagruss9364]

What do I need the clean box for? Cant I just hook sound directly from board to camera via mic input and control it that way?

[@BallastMedia]

Elisa Gruss yes you can. Its not required. It's just nice to have the added volume control if you need it. Also it can convert balanced to unbalanced type connections.

[@forevergracechurch4314]

I would love this camera, but am wanting something with wifi capability so I can operate with my smart phone as this will be out of reach to hit record when im ready to record church service. im trying to find one with the same capabilities as this one plus the wifi capability.

[@WorshipShed]

I need a solution that allows me to edit the channels that are being sent to the live stream using a DAW, separate to the mix that I use for the main service. Do you do a video that shows you what hard ware is needed and how to set it up. This is all from a digital mixer

[@BallastMedia]

Gazzer McVenge this should get you started kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3nHaoxrpLaJq80

[@WorshipShed]

Steven, I really pray that God meets you at your point of need. You seriously have no idea how you have equipped us to reach the multitudes!!! I dont have the words to say thank you but your work in secret will be rewarded in Public. Thank you. I may send you another message for sommore advice.

[@naxwit]

Thanks for the video. Now, I'm really wondering if it's vital to have the encoder. We are on a budget right now but still would like to do a live stream (preferably with a gopro) and onto facebook Live. Would we still need the encoder thing? Thanks!

[@BallastMedia]

If you have a mac your best bet (and cheapest solution) would be the BMD UltraStudio Mini Recorder through OBS. You can connect your HDMI output from the GoPro to the HDMI input of the Mini Recorder.

[@kerynvigil4755]

what kind of apple laptop do you advice me to use in order to do streaming live video. (RAM, and processator.)

[@BallastMedia]

Keryn Vigil for streaming focus on processor and RAM. (if you are not recording on the streaming machine, hard drive size and speed aren't as important.) I'd get an i7 processor and at least 8GB RAM, more would be better.

[@ezzathanna1]

I have a question, my church doesn’t have big budget for AV, I stream on FB with one Camera Sony handycam using Mars 4 to transfer signal to OBS through Elgato video capture card, I would like to introduce a second camera to the setup to mix , but I can’t run wires as the church we rent place from doesn’t allow. Do I need switcher and another Mars .. I will get the cannon you mentioned in your video.

[@BallastMedia]

Yes, you would need another transmitter for the 2nd camera, and either another Elgato to bring the second signal in to your computer, or upgrade to a video switcher and switch between cameras that way.

[@ezzathanna1]

I am limited to 3 USBs in my computer one for camera second for capture tablet for prayers words and third is for audio capture, any solution to expand my USBs ?

[@BallastMedia]

You could get an Atem Mini and bring all your cameras and audio in to it, then you'd just be bringing one USB in to the computer. You would need to do your video switching on the ATEM.

[@masihboyz9274]

Can we attach black magic ultra studio mini converter to our pc window based laptop.....? Please reply....Sir

[@BallastMedia]

MASIH BOY'Z No, the mini recorder only has a thunderbolt connection. Use the Aja u-tap on a PC amzn.to/2OYgpTV

[@IndigenousPathways]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for posting!

[@BallastMedia]

Be sure and check out some of my newer videos, this video is quite old and there is better equipment and better ways of doing this now!

[@divinemakola8710]

I have a Telefunken HD 1080P camera, and bought H264 pre recorder. Can we possibly livesteam with that camera together with the pre recorder?

[@BallastMedia]

Does the camera have an HDMI output? I can't find much info online about that camera. I really don't recommend the Pro Recorder for live streaming anymore, there are better options now. The problem with it is that it doesn't play well with very many streaming software programs. As long as your camera can output video on it's HDMI port, then it will work with the AJA u-tap for live streaming: amzn.to/2jQ9kHf

[@divinemakola8710]

Ballast Media yes it has

[@BallastMedia]

If you already have the Pro Recorder, you could download the trail version of MXLight and see if it works well for you - before you spend the $60 to purchase the full version. Trial version just limits you to 10 minutes of streaming and then it cuts your stream off. This video will walk you through the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f33QnY1op96anM0 (I'll be honest though, it's not the easiest program to get working and most people get frustrated with it.) The AJA u-tap and OBS are a much more reliable/stable/user friendly solution. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJfKmH6voplmntU

[@sham8723]

Great video. I don't know if I'll put a $200 camera on a $365 tripod but the rest of the setup looks bueno.

[@BallastMedia]

Not uncommon at all. A good tripod will last you a lot longer then your camera.

[@sham8723]

I'm sure that's true.

[@LaquishaLove]

Hi Steven! I need help...I watched the video and I still have questions. I record the videos of the teachings at my church. We have streamed to FB live but from an iPad and were looking for better quality. We have a camera, tripod and mac. Do I need some sort of software as well like wirecast?? We also will be getting audio directly from Mixer. This new to me so please break it down for the beginners lol. I really appreciate your help!

[@BallastMedia]

If you have a Mac already, then I'd suggest getting the Blackmagic Ultrastudio Mini Recorder (linked above in the description). That will let you connect your camera to your Mac through a thunderbolt port. Then from there look in to OBS software, it's free and will let you stream to FB Live. There are a lot of tutorials on youtube and through their website about how to get that working.

[@MrIniabasi]

Hi Steven! I need help...I watched the video and I still have questions. I record the videos of the teachings at my church. We have streamed to FB live but from an iPad and were looking for better quality. We have a camera, tripod and Acer Laptop. Do I need some sort of software as well like wirecast?? We also will be getting audio directly from Mixer. This new to me so please break it down for the beginners lol. I really appreciate your help!