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September 26th, 2017, 10:08 AM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Orleans, LA
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how many cameras?
wondering how many HD camera inputs people have been able to achieve. also, has anyone been able to get 2 cameras into a single USB via a hub (3.0 or type C 3.1)? I've got a new system up and running with 3 cameras and looking to get at least 1 more. I just got the new Newtek NDI converter (HDMI or SDI input) but haven't tried it out yet - should be able to expand the cameras by 1 or more, depending on what the computer can handle. your thoughts / experiences?
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September 26th, 2017, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Aberdeen Scotland
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Re: how many cameras?
If you plan your takes right you could use a cheap Ebay switcher with the second and third camera on it. Change camera angle when you are on your main camera. Other than that and you will need to buy a Roland V-1HD video switcher or similar put up to four HDMI cameras into this and one HDMI out through the USB converter.
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September 26th, 2017, 01:21 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Re: how many cameras?
thanks. I already have a Kramer 4-in 1-out SDI switch, but used to having 4 live inputs in our Tricaster and wanting to duplicate that in a laptop-based system.
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September 26th, 2017, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Juneau, AK
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Re: how many cameras?
I've been able to use 4 on a 2013 MacBook Pro with Wirecast. It has
2 thunderbolt ports and 2 USB 3 ports. |
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September 27th, 2017, 07:14 AM
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Re: how many cameras?
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I use the Apple H.264 encoder to keep the CPU use reasonable (lower than x264). |
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