Using SONY AX700, AX43, and AX53 camcorders for multi-camera live video stream w/ATEM mini

Many of us cannot attend church right now, se we've all had to learn about doing live streaming to the internet in order to attend religious services virtually while the pandemic continues. I had to help out my own church and I used each Sunday for the five Sundays leading up to Easter to perfect my own stream in order that families could still hear a message of hope during the Covid19 crisis. Each Sunday I tried to up my game, adding cameras, the ATEM Mini switcher from Blackmagic, and improving my audio feed. I worked completely by myself on this and my learning curve was steep. This video offers an overview of the equipment I used to capture Easter in 2020.
I break down this video into the three cameras, how they all connect to the ATEM Mini, explain my audio, and how I feed one line of mono audio into the Sony XLRK2M to make things more simple and to be able to ride gains on the fly. I was a one man band. Hopefully this will help you understand how to move from a boring single camera stream into something more dynamic and with added production value, but on a budget... Please post your questions/comments below :)
Peace, and be safe out there!!!! pm-r :)
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[@blaisesprowl8276]

This video/tutorial is awesome! Extremely well thought out clear down to the gear list at the end. A person could feasibly go out only armed with the info in this video and the recommended shopping list, buy the gear and hit the ground running with little to no experience recording small church services and speaking engagements on a budget with impressive results. Thanks for doing this video. Very appreciated.

[@PMRTV]

might be the nicest comment this year!!! thanks, I'm glad I could be of help to you :)

[@billwardsr7811]

Excellent presentation of the cameras and equipment setup and operation. Above all, recording the services with only yourself to manage the audio, video, and telecasting, , is an outstanding achievement. Thank you for including many clips from the Mass - as it was a pleasure to see the finished product!

[@stalbertthegreatcatholicch8949]

thanks Bill! there are many great resources on youtube specifically on the ATEM mini. Check those out too!

[@rockjock32492]

100% appreciated this amazing video going through every single piece of technology for the streaming/recording set-up.

[@psulionbacker2529]

I came across this video by accident and this was truly a blessing. Our church is performing multi-camera live streaming and I had some curiosity about how our one-man-show counterpart accomplishes the task. This gave me some increased knowledge and, once the challenges imposed by the pandemic might abate, I hope to meet with our video resource to learn more. I am also in the process of obtaining a new video camera (Sony FDR-AX53) as I recognized the limitations of shooting video with either my phone or my Nikon D7000 DSLR. Thanks for the excellent overview.

[@PMRTV]

thanks so much! Especially early on, we were shocked at how many people really appreciated the videos. We plan to continue shooting and posting one mass per weekend even after the pandemic subsides...

[@vladimirvopilin6922]

🙂🙂🙂И всё таки лучше когда у каждой камеры стоит человек!!! And yet it is better when there is a person at each camera!!!🙂🙂🙂

[@nathanaelread3929]

Thank you for offering this valuable and informative peak into how you facilitate the live streaming of church services.

[@PMRTV]

you bet!

[@Jason_Hermann]

This is excellent Patrick! Thank you very much for putting it together. I learned a lot about live streaming, multi cam shoots, audio, and how to use that cool ATEM mini switcher.

[@PMRTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brucesummers7448]

Exceptionally well done video that covers the camcorder and the accessories that can be used to get the best results. Extremely helpful!

[@PMRTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maurov.9978]

I just watched and took notes. Very useful. Thanks! It is 2023 but I am still in the idea to buy or Sony Ax53 or Ax700!

[@PMRTV]

AX700 is much better than the AX53 (larger sensor, better low light, phase detect AF, etc...)

[@positivedelaware]

Great information ……….. Excellent presentation, easy to understand ……

[@PhatNguyen-zv3mf]

Awesome work! I’m just beginning to learning of technology how to streaming for help my church. This video truly helpful thanks for sharing.

[@2bescenecom]

You can change the iso on the ax700 on a higher level

[@sacredheartparish3065]

Thanks for this video. Gave me many good ideas and understanding of equipment use.

[@PMRTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timcyklein7668]

This video was very useful to me, its today that I got such interesting ideas on how to livestream on a cheap or rather low budget, am a person who has had a dream of having a t.v Station and ryt now I have a youtube t.v channel and really need more of this tutorial clips

[@PMRTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll be doing a conference in ATL starting tomorrow and will be doing a step by step on how it all goes together so stay tuned! pm-r :)

[@timcyklein7668]

I will get notified here,have subscribed to your channel already, and could you possibly guide me on how to start and manage a simple t.v station

[@Silverhorse32]

What a great tutorial, I really enjoyed this film.

[@PMRTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AdventureWithDanan]

This was EXTREMELY helpful! I am setting up a live stream studio and this gave me every bit of info I was missing! Thank you so much

[@PMRTV]

glad to hear it!!!!

[@orion2250]

A very good, information dense video giving a no nonsense technically rich presentation!

[@PMRTV]

thanks so much!!!!

[@dectel257]

Very thorough presentation. Thank you!

[@jonf671]

Thank you for this thorough walkthrough. Good job learning all this in such a short time. Greetings from Sweden.

[@PMRTV]

Glad it was helpful! I LOVE your country in the summertime. I've been there three times--can't get enough!!!

[@joseangel4428]

Thank a lot, Patrick. A very interesting and very useful video, a lesson on the real world I appreciate more than a making of a film.

[@PMRTV]

You're very welcome!

[@vision6D]

Really interesting and I do specially appreciate all the material you are presenting. Greetings from Geneva.

[@PMRTV]

So nice of you! I loved Geneva. My wife spent two nights there a few years back. You have awesome camera stores there!!!!

[@vision6D]

@@PMRTV Excellent. I looked in the different material you presented and your solution is inspiring. Have a great day.

[@ppiddy9862]

I really enjoyed this video, thankyou. As someone who is interested in moving up into using a Prosumer type camcorder, the information provided has helped me to narrow down what I'm looking for.

[@PMRTV]

You're very welcome!

[@thomaslindher7743]

Tack för tips och information

[@aldairconr]

Amazing! The most informative video I've ever watched. Thank you!

[@keithwilks4015]

Well done you! Super presentation, very informative!! Thank you I learned soooo much!!!

[@PMRTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@microbroadcast]

Many thanks, very helpful. Really appreciated the sample footage at the end. The footage from esp. the ax700 was very good. Considering that you managed all this by yourself, it was a great effort. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@PMRTV]

thanks Micro!

[@Raza786Media]

Great vid, thank you

[@PMRTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!!! thanks so much Raza.

[@1stMufasa]

This is the best video and teacher I have seen yet.....I love it!!!!!!❤ Can I use this without the ninja flame and record to my computer?

[@PMRTV]

when I made this video back in 2020, they didn't make the Pro version yet. If you buy the ATEM Mini Pro, you can literally connect up an external drive to the switcher and record an entire show. Easy peasey! I have an affiliate relationship with Bedfords Photo out of AR and OK and can get you 5% off the normal price. Just use my code, "PMR" at checkout and they will credit you back the 5% once they ship. This code works for everything they sell too ;)

[@trentinrodriguez4620]

Very well explained

[@PMRTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AbiWallace]

I love how all the past years’ Pascal candles are displayed. 🙂

[@PMRTV]

yeah, we are big on that in our parish... Fr. Chris spends big money on the Easter candle every year... Under each older candle are group photos of all our 1st communion kids, then confirmation kids, and finally the RCIA for each year since we stared (2007). Those candles literally represent our people as they come into "full communion."

[@AbiWallace]

Patrick Murphy-Racey Nice! BTW - The pastors are quite good a “voluntolding” the pro photographers, for this sort of thing. I was voluntold to livestream the Mass six years ago - I had no clue what to do, as I’m a stills gal. We started out on a shoestring, with one Sony prosumer camcorder, a Teradek Vidiu Pro, two iPhones running Live Air: Remote, and an iPad running Live Air. I’m pretty sure that’s how I got all my gray hair. It was a labor of love, and I enjoyed every minute of it. 😉 Thank you for sharing your setup!

[@PMRTV]

@@AbiWallace lol, glad it's not just me...

[@JustinLetandre]

The image from the ax43 looks brighter!

[@larrytrue2umitchell157]

Great tutorial. I'm a Sony man also. I use a 4 camcorder setup. I recently updated to slingstudio. So I eliminated all of my wires. Recently upgraded to a ptz camera.

[@PMRTV]

that's software, correct?

[@larrytrue2umitchell157]

@@PMRTV It's equipment. It will compliment your camcorders.

[@henriqueferreira9470]

This is a great video, thank you!!

[@rickmusacchio3875]

Good work Pat.

[@jonathanjennings4161]

Thank you for this - really helpful on the technical side.

[@PMRTV]

Very welcome!

[@sfiron]

We started using the R73 and R74 together with a MacBook and ECamm software. Fully plug and play no need for camcorders. I had those cameras but any other cheaper cameras from the last few years would work!! No need for capture cards. We do capture the audio using an inexpensive audio adapter card and microphone directly to the laptop. Using the laptop and ecamm software you get a smooth switch box large viewer and audio combination. We use multiple cameras including an iPhone for different angles and views. Little zooming during the live stream. The iPhone requires a cheap software installed on it - Film Mic pro is what we use.

[@justesmond]

Thank you for such a thorough video about your chuch’s setup. My church does an edited service, but it’s helpful to see how others do it.

[@joaoramos32]

Very informative. Thank you

[@PMRTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@njrivetelite]

Ive been slowly building a couple different kits for different projects. One of which is a video Kit. Ive wanted a camcorder for years. And drool over cinema cameras But been using my R5 & R6 which does exceptional video. But I want the no video limits, no overheating video focused & having an all in one set up thats great for events. I also wanted to get a livestream kit set up as well. So I am looking at the BM Atem Mini Pro & Rode Caster Pro II to link up video & high end audio streaming through a laptop

[@PMRTV]

it's a big world but once you get going, it's great to have so much control over production.

[@mihailfernandes9857]

Hi Pat, do we need additional hardware to record the video from ax43 directly to the computer/ laptop or we need to use some sort of capture card?

[@PadreEvaristoSadaLC]

Thanks Patrick! In my live streams I use OBS, and I dont see the need to invest in something like the ATEM switcher. What is the advantage of having an ATEM mini? Sometimes my ceremonies are simple, sometimes quite complex, with several resources, preachers, etc. and the OBS has worked well for me, but I am afraid that I am loosing something.

[@PMRTV]

you are probably correct on that. I love the simplicity of the ATEM, that it automatically can use four cameras each set to a different frame rate, and that it's not so computer dependent... as long as you have a powerful machine to switch AND stream with, OBS will work well for you

[@PadreEvaristoSadaLC]

@@PMRTV Thanks Patrick!

[@sslcsantacruz]

I’m curious why you ran the audio into the camera rather than directly into the switcher. Right now, I’m doing the same, but my switcher is still on backorder. Also, it doesn’t look like the XLR-K2M is still available.

[@manuelohoran7897]

Thank you! I'm trying to setup a live streaming system. These will work. From St. John the baptist in Chico, CA.

[@PMRTV]

Blessing to you this Advent!!! let me know if you have any more questions:)

[@lloydjoseph1652]

thanks, im working with my ax 43 now trying to learn about all the features, its a big upgrade from my s7 samsung phone haha, I love the microphone & stabilization

[@PMRTV]

if you are coming from a phone, the AX43 will be like using a Arri Alexa or Sony Venice!!!!

[@Franbegoby88]

It is not easy to work in temples, much less do a multi-camera broadcast and also live. In my country the temples have very little lighting and the audio is terrible. I know what it's like to work in photography or video inside a temple. I congratulate you for achieving it so well and without many resources.

[@PMRTV]

Yes, you are right

[@3num3r8r]

Thank you, very informative video and food for thought.

[@ChrisBoland]

This was really helpful - thank you Patrick!

[@matthewpreston3627]

Thank you. That was very informative and clear.

[@schemkesa]

Very nice setup (I'm a professional), this will work great. You made good choices, next step is to use some extra lightning, there are some really nice and cheap ledcob lights nowadays. Keep it up

[@PMRTV]

Thanks, will do! I'm using two of the GODOX VL300's right now and they are fantastic!!!

[@schemkesa]

@@PMRTV Awesome lights. You need the power for the distance. That's your biggest problem I guess

[@MichaelWTurner]

Nice job! Very informative.

[@Jason_Hermann]

One question if I may Patrick. Everything you described makes perfect sense to me, except for the audio mixer portion. I have never used such a device and I'm wondering how you isolate each audio feed during recording? It seems like all the mics are always hot, so how does the ambient noise not get picked up by the other mics for example... Are you turning mics on an off as the show goes on similar to the video feeds? Or are you turning the mics not in use down on the fly perhaps with the gain knobs? Or does the mixer just take care of all that? Thank you again Sir! You are quite the professional and I have learned a lot from you over the years ;)

[@PMRTV]

Jay, what you describes is exactly right. I just watched the gain knobs and raised and lowered them as needed depending on what what going on in the Mass.

[@Jason_Hermann]

@@PMRTV Thank you very much! So I guess you test and set each mic gain accordingly before the service starts and then if and when needed dial them in. Interesting, because I would think the re-verb or whatever it's called would be an issue from mic to mic if they were all "hot" at once.. Like I said I have never done anything like this before and it's a serious endeavor by yourself to say the least. Really well done Sir and thanks again ;) Jay

[@dkloorozco9559]

What mixer (make and model) did you use for this?

[@eternalgrace_music]

thank you for the video! extremely helpful and God bless.

[@RapidBlindfolds]

Why wasn't the technicality of actual livestreaming covered, that's why I came to watch and surely everyone else 😐 I'm guessing you do that with the Atmos flame, but like how? You've explained the set up, but how do you livestream?

[@gatewaysolo104]

The black magic switcher outputs the final signal to a laptop via usb c. The laptop is running his livestream facebook or youtube whichever they are using

[@cordcla]

Tks for the very educational explanation. Question; I have a Sony AX53 for live streaming, problem is it shuts down after a 15-20 minutes of use, even with the power saver disabled and the the camera connected to the power supply. How can I avoid it?

[@PMRTV]

I think if you plug anything into the HDMI port it will go forever...

[@cordcla]

PM-R TV Tks for your comment. It’s indeed connected to the camera hdmi port, going through a capture card before connecting to the Mac USB port. It still shuts down after 15-20 minutes. Any additional clue? Tks

[@flunul]

@@cordcla turn off demo mode.

[@LotaUc07]

@@cordcla does it work when you turn off the demo mode? and how does it turn off? greetings from Chile!

[@sathsang]

thank u somuch

[@PMRTV]

Happy to help

[@masonaudio2938]

Thanks for all your help, in a normal church stage lighting situation, do you see much clarity difference of the video quality produced by AX43 and AX700 or AX100? I have AX43 used in church about 70 feet away zoom in 6x, do you think it will be worth upgrade? I recently tried MC88 but did not see much difference in video quality.

[@PMRTV]

probably not for full-lit situations, but... i you do more limited lighting to create mood sometimes, as for Easter or whatever and the light levels are lower, you would see a difference with AX-700. But if you use a pretty bright cue for your main services--I wouldn't upgrade... Great question!!!

[@masonaudio2938]

@@PMRTV thanks so much! Great info to save some budget.

[@froggie316]

love this video great job

[@PMRTV]

Thanks for the visit, come on back now, ya hear?

[@sparksmediagroup]

great video, so helpful, I may have missed it but do you feed the audio from the mixer to the atem? just wondering how the audio gets to the laptop for livestreaming if its not going through the atem?

[@GordonMelsom]

Awesome video I never realized , there was so much involed in production I learned a lot than you GB

[@PMRTV]

Glad I could help!

[@travelwithme00001]

Hi please can you tell me how is live stream for sports I mean to say while moving camera towards sportsman does it lagging or does it smooth stream?

[@PMRTV]

that should all depend on your connection speed????

[@barryj7631]

What camera are you using for this video? It looks great! Thanks for the very helpful videos!

[@PMRTV]

it was a Sony a7RIV with the FE28-135PZ lens

[@starrynayt]

I'm a fellow catholic church volunteer that facilitates live streams. Thank you for the service that you do, bringing church closer to the people. May I know any limitations of the FDR-AX43? It's the only video camera that's readily available in my area. I can go mirrorless but lenses are an added cost.

[@PMRTV]

ax43 is a GREAT streaming solution. I would recommend it strongly... Peace!

[@MichaelCartyIreland]

Very surprised at the quality of video. I was expecting something alot worse, but I was assuming low light. What kind of lighting was in the church? I have a similar setup but with full frame and apsc mirrorless cameras

[@PMRTV]

very high 40' ceiling with daylight windows up top and then just can-lights in the ceiling. This was like 90% daylight.

[@pavelavietor1]

Hello 👋 can you please tell how to set up the AX 700 to use a external monitor. My biggest problem is when I depres the recording button the monitor image disappear until stop recording. Thanks in advance. Saludos

[@ChulaVistaSDAChurch]

Thanks for sharing your tips. Quick question we are using the FDR-ax700 and cannot get rid of the display when we are recording.

[@QLFProductions]

Outstanding! Just ordered that zoom controller.

[@PMRTV]

Good choice!

[@pablodigiliotv]

Could you please tell me what is the name of the zoom controller?

[@QLFProductions]

Pablo Di Gilio Libec ZFC-L

[@gregjonesdfw]

I purchased the AX53 recently and I cannot get a clean hdmi out into ATEM. What is the setting for this? Thanks for thorough video.

[@PMRTV]

In about a week, I'm going to do this video for you. Until then, turn off the menu that says, "HDMI INFO."

[@ppiddy9862]

Great video, thanks.

[@wefilmfood4033]

Excellent video. I recently purchased a similar setup except i have canon camcorders and a roland switcher but i was unclear on the live stream or if i had to pre-record. One question how do you do your lower thirds? Do you do them live or add the the recorded version.

[@PMRTV]

You can add up to 20 different PNG files into the ATEM unit I have and then push them out to your video stream at the press of a button--but you have to put them in order... Pretty sweet!

[@HORISBOX]

Hi Could you tell me the model of the zoom control ? Thank you/

[@PMRTV]

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1344165-REG/libec_zc_lp_zoom_control_for_lanc_panasonic.html

[@HORISBOX]

@@PMRTV Thank you so much !

[@crosswhite17]

As the ATEM streams in 1080p, am I better leaving the camera resolution at 4k or changing it to 1080p? Or does it not really matter if I am not recording on the camcorder?

[@PMRTV]

It doesn't matter as the ATEM will step it down no problem. Also, this means you can record in the camera at 4K if you want to and then just have the footage in addition to your show (that you record or stream).

[@AgustinCoach]

I have a question using ATEM Mini + AX33. How long can you do streaming with this camera and ATEM Mini?

[@PMRTV]

when you use any of the ATEM units, the cameras are idle--meaning you are not recording. Because of this, you can record through the ATEM in a fairly unlimited time frame... it becomes a question about how large your external drive is or the size of the SSD on an ATOMOS.

[@AgustinCoach]

PM-R TV thanks. Have you tried it with a dslr? I have an extra Rx10 I from Sony. Any experience with this ?

[@breshdigitaltv]

Well done Patrick. You could be a "lifesaver" for me. I use and AX 100 a couple of AX53s and a AX33 with an ATEM Mini Pro. When I come out of all of these Sony cameras and clear the displays so my HDMI inputs are all clear in the ATEM, I cannot seem to get rid of the "STBY" and "REC" overlays in the HDMI outputs. How do you accomplish this? What am I overlooking? Thank you in advance.

[@daveking-sandbox9263]

Great info Pat. I'm in the same situation. A one-man video maker and I really love the set up that you have created. I'm from the states but I've lived in Germany for almost 50 years working mainly as a professional musician. Now that I know the entire music scene over here very well, I'm getting more and more requests to film musical events. 10 years ago I started with photography (Sony A7RIII). Now I've decided to make the jump to producing videos. What make is that large tripod you are using for your A-camera? Dave

[@PMRTV]

I'm using a Sachlter S8 carbon fiber tripod as my main A camera platform. it is so worth the money and made in GERMANY!!! LOL

[@daveking-sandbox9263]

@@PMRTV Yep, not only have they built great cars here in Germany for years, the camera industry with companies like Leica, Arri, Zeiss have and continue to produce innovative products. Being from KY. it seems we were best know for growing tobacco and distilling bourbon. :-( perhaps I can pick up a Sachler S8 tripod over here a bit cheaper in Euros, who knows?

[@ikayhargley]

Thanks Patrick for this video. which camera did you use to shoot the video?. It's much brighter than the actual footage from the Church. Thanks

[@PMRTV]

too bright, in fact. My son shot that video and while we started with the correct exposure, the sun came out of the clouds and lit it all up and since I shoot in manual exposure, he didn't catch the change. I think it was shot with an a7RIV with the FE28-135PZ lens....

[@tjmonks]

Thanks for your excellent video. I especially appreciate your list of equipment at the end. It was MOST HELPFUL. I am now looking at getting a Libec Zoom Control for my AX700. Question, I see a new version of the libec remote that also has FOCUS controls. Would that one work with my AX700 or should I stick with the Zoom / Record model only ? THANK YOU !!!

[@PMRTV]

sorry, no idea if it works--you should reach out to libec on that.

[@antdx316]

awesome vid, learned so much : )

[@PMRTV]

Glad to hear it!

[@LionFan]

Thank you and the 40 foot hdmi max was good to know.

[@oluwayemijoshua]

Thanks for the upload, it really helpful. Please I have a question, in my church we use AX53 as our main camera. Can AC adapter be plugged in with the battery as well while the camera is in use.

[@PMRTV]

yes, no problem!

[@oluwayemijoshua]

@@PMRTV thanks for the swift response.

[@edge8011]

This was a great informative video. As a new AX43 owner for my church, this video has helped me. Just curios, do I need a video capture card for live streaming to KZbin?

[@AdamEichelberger]

Hey Deacon! Thank you so much! This is a really great guide for stepping up livestream at a parish. Would you possibly be able to do a gear guide with links? We’re looking at how to make our production better and gear for when this is all over.

[@PMRTV]

Great suggestion! the new blackmagic ATEM Mini PRO just started shipping on Mondya this week. That is the ticket so order one up fast--get on a list with a dealer ASAP!!! If you order with this link and use the code PMR at checkout, you will get 5% off the total price :) www.bedfords.com/swatemminibpr-pre

[@cultivatingperception]

Beast mode!!

[@KingofKingsAustralia]

blessings Thanks for your video, why is the ax-43 switches off with the DC in connected. it last 5 minutes and shuts off..

[@vangelaobli]

Thanks for showing your setup! I'm using my personal camera (a7iii) for livestreaming our church service. The church wants to own one but I didn't recommend hybrid to them since it's quite expensive. I recommended your setup instead. Just a quick question, I noticed that one of your camera is stuttering ( 24:26 to 24:40 ) is it a different frame rate issue on each cameras or the shutter speed of the camera? I had to ask since I only use capture cards for each camera instead of atem mini. And I have watched reviews that atem mini is great in handling different frame rates from each inputs.

[@gametime4316]

hi, I know that video is a bit old at that point but I hope u or any other viewer may help. I have read the manual, searched the internet and I still did got a clear answer.... does the AX53 can output a 4K 24/30P output to HDMI recorder/4K capture card ? I got it, it can't do it while it record internally: from the manual: While recording XAVC S 4K movies, you cannot output movies to an external monitor via an HDMI/video connection. from atomos website: 4K cannot HDMI output during internal recording. but does that mean that it can do it when its not internally recording ? thank you.

[@PMRTV]

I use the ATEM switcher from Black Magic. Once I connect ANY AX series camcorder to the atomos or the atem, the camera is idle (not recording) but you. can record externally with atomos or Atem (if your ATEM has the recording feature). the great thing about doing this is that the cameras sense that the hdmi port is in use and typically won't die--they stay awake, though idle, and allow recording. You may be limited to 1080P on some models, I'm not sure on that.

[@dendiprasetyo9181]

Hi PM, can i get video footage on all cameras and mark them according to their type?

[@PMRTV]

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking???

[@darrylldevine7501]

We bought the ATEM however when streaming using ZOOM with the Sony FDR AX 53, all of the screen icons show up in the stream. The recorded video on the card show none of it. We are using the HDMI out and even using a monitor on the ATEM HDMI out shows the icons. Figure we are doing something wrong or there is a setting we need to tweek. When in doubt ask an expert. Thank you.

[@marvin3601]

We got the same problem an answer to that would be amazing

[@darrylldevine7501]

@@marvin3601 IF you are using the AX 53 I can send you the settings after much playing, I found works. I called Sony and they were a bit miffed as their suggested setting which seemed logical in fact were the problem

[@darrylldevine7501]

@@marvin3601 The Canon Vixia was much easier to figure out but both Sony had same reverse fix.

[@Benmichaelshometv]

@@darrylldevine7501 I would be grateful for those settings, Brother

[@darrylldevine7501]

@@Benmichaelshometv These are the settings we use to live stream Church. SONY AX Series (Icons will appear on your camera screen BUT WILL NOT be transmitted in a Stream.) We are using BlackMagic ATEM Mini but works with all capture devices: AS INFO using the BlackMagic ATEM Mini, we used to HDMI out port to plug into a monitor to see what was being transmitted or would be transmitted and the BlackMagic ATEM Mini is plugged into an ACER Helios 300 computer. Technically a high speed "gaming computer" it works perfectly for streaming HD video and using OBS/Davinci 16 & 17 and other editing software is super fast. The BlackMagic ATEM Mini is absolutely awesome for camera changes and affects. MENU....SHOOTING MODE....movie....or any. CAMERA/MIC.....Manual Settings...white balance...auto/spotmeter/fcs....Auto/spot meter...Auto/spot focus...Auto/exposure....auto/focus.....auto/IRIS....auto/Shutter speed....auto/agc limit.....off/ae shift....off/white balance shift....off/low lux....off/scene selection ....auto/picture effect.....off/cinematone....off/fader....off/steady shot....active/digital zoom....off/filter protector....off/auto back light ....on/manual ring setting......focus/nightshot light.....on/face detection......auto/smile shutter.....off/smile sensitivity....normal smile/my voice cancelling....off/blt in zoom mic....on/auto wind nr.....on/audio mode.....5.1 ch surround/Audio rec level....auto/focus magnifier....off/grid line....off/display setting....ON/zebra.....off/peaking.....off/audio level display.....on. IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE......REC mode.....high quality FH/Frame Rate....60i/Dual Video REC....off/File Format....HD AVCHD/ Image Size....M (8.3M)/ SETUP Data Code.....off/TC/UB Disp....Counter/TC Preset.....00:00:00:00/UB Preset....00:00:00:00/TC Format....DF/TC Run....Rec Run/TC Make....Preset/UB Time Rec....off/TV Type.....16.9/HDMI Resolution....auto/CTRL FOR HDMI....OFF/USB Setting.....auto/USB LUN Setting....Multi/Beep....on/Monitor Brightness.....normal/REC Lamp....on/Remote Ctrl....off/language....english/power save.....standard/Demo Mode.....on. Hope this helps.

[@snapsnap1]

Thank u X 10! I can't imagine how you can do the audio mix, video switch, pan and zoom in on camera 2 and monitor audio in camera! Can u explain more about the atomos ninja 5 and how u live stream.

[@davidwarren9014]

This is super helpful!

[@mrmikejones]

Can the AX700 record internally in 4k, and also send out clean HDMI video? I was hoping to find a camcorder that can record and for full 4k footage backup, and send footage to a live stream via clean hdmi into a camlink.

[@PMRTV]

yes, you can record AND send the stream through hdmi to a live program through a switcher or whatever. no problem.

[@johnfundador6986]

Hi! Do we need a capture card for AX43 to be used for church livestreaming? thanks!

[@PMRTV]

I use the ATEM mini pro but you can also use a capture card

[@vikrantl1824]

This review is great. Any review on the LCD screen for AX43 in day light? I see reviewers have tagged it as highly glossy. How would you compare the LCD screen with AX53 and AX 700.

[@PMRTV]

I've never had a problem...

[@HolyCrossMelkite]

Thank you so much! Question, and I am sorry if you already mentioned this and I missed it, but can we record the homily on the AX53 while still livestreaming. Every time I try to record, the screen for livestreaming goes black.

[@darrylldevine7501]

Truly awesome presentation. We are going to duplicate most of your set up except using the Sony FDR AX53 as primary and starting with a older Canon Vixia HF M31 as a static. Not sure if I missed it but did you ever state what your actual camera settings were in menu being fed into the ATEM? Thanks again.

[@bojancvetreznik]

Thank you for your contribution. My problem is that it indicates the LIVE AIR only with Blackmagic cameras. Do you know if there is a way around that the camera man on the Sony cam could also know when his camera is broadcasting through ATEM. I use ATEM Mini Pro ISO. Thank you for your answer.

[@fitsciplesacademy2114]

What is the maximum length of HDMI cable and still get a feed from the second and third camera?

[@PMRTV]

about 40'. I have one expensive HDMI that is 50'. Any farther extensions require converting to SDI through Black Magic boxes and then back to HDMI for longer runs. amzn.to/3EJkfcz

[@TuantaiFilm]

Hi.. How are you ? please give me some advice, I usually make movies for the temple, I have a Sony FDR-AX700 camcorder, can I use the Sony ECM-B1M Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone for my camcorder? Is it compatible? Does it record sound well? Thank you so much..

[@PMRTV]

yes

[@theapartmentstudio9648]

Hey Pat, Where can I see samples of your livestream? I wanted to see what the AX43s quality is on livestream.

[@PMRTV]

when using the ATEM mini, you only get to use either 720P or 1080P, nothing higher quality than that...

[@theapartmentstudio9648]

@@PMRTV im using Feelworld livepro. How is the AX43 on lowlight? our old Churches here in Bohol are not well lit. Im curious if I can compensate the lowlight with the AX43s exposure correction? The noise in low light takes away some of the videos picture quality

[@sam_millen]

Hi, could you confirm that the SONY AX43 has a clean HDMI out on an external monitor? It should be possible via a menu option of CTRL FOR HDMI. Thanks.

[@PMRTV]

I don't own one, but I did get clean HDMI out when I used one I borrowed from Sony with the ATEM mini pro

[@sam_millen]

@@PMRTV I literally just got an AX43 yesterday and can confirm it does do clean HDMI out, which is great (with an Elgato Camlink Pro)

[@ZyxxyDigitalMedia]

Truly appreciate the video! Thanks! You mentioned the Libec zoom rocker. Could you post the model number? Also, does it have a record button to remotely toggle the camera? BTW, I'm awaiting delivery of three AX700's for remote livestreaming and your video inspired me!

[@dennispeaks]

Just what I needed, I am looking at getting the Sony ax53 to pair with my sony a6400. Do you see any benefits of the ax43 over the older ax53? Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@dwgun310]

Same camera, 43 doesn't have a viewfinder

[@jst23ful]

I’m looking to purchase the ax700. I only have one question, is it able to zoom in & out when connected through hdmi? Please help

[@PMRTV]

yes, of course! I use this one with it--works great! amzn.to/3cPnofO

[@jst23ful]

@@PMRTV I found someone selling a used one for $1K. I am currently using an amazon $200 camera to Livestream as you can see on my church youtube channel @Iglesia Bautista Hispana en Ashland. I just want to make sure that this camera still can handle itself being a old camcorder?