{"id":59253,"date":"2019-07-08T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=59253"},"modified":"2019-08-08T22:00:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T02:00:24","slug":"what-is-the-best-video-encoder-for-live-streaming-with-a-multi-camera-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/what-is-the-best-video-encoder-for-live-streaming-with-a-multi-camera-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best AV Streaming Mixers & Video Encoders for a Multi-Camera Live Stream"},"content":{"rendered":"

Streaming live and on-demand content has become the norm with the advent of services like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Periscope, Twitch, and even podcasting. Countless content creators and brands have used these live streaming services to broadcast events to their audiences in real-time. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this digital age, people prefer to consume visual content. Moreover, faster Internet speeds and mobile devices have made it easier for users to scroll through their newsfeeds to watch videos. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a videographer, content creator, or broadcast professional, it pays to connect with your audience via real-time online streaming. <\/span><\/p>\n

Advantages of Live Streaming Content<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Wider Audience Potential<\/span><\/h4>\n

Events are limited to their location and size. Live streaming, on the other hand, makes your content more accessible to people unable to attend your event. Through live streaming, you can reach anyone in the world and provide real-time coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reach Targeted Niches <\/span><\/h4>\n

When you live stream to your customers, they\u2019re consuming the content on <\/span>your <\/span><\/i>time. This means that you\u2019re only engaging with highly targeted niches who know and care about your brand. In return, they\u2019re more likely to convert and follow through with a purchase. <\/span><\/p>\n

Real-time Engagement<\/span><\/h4>\n

Live streaming paves the way to real-time engagement and direct interaction with users. More than just listening, viewers can participate in the event through live Q&As and interactive venue tours. <\/span><\/p>\n

Repurpose Your Content<\/span><\/h4>\n

Making a live video takes less time to produce than other forms of content, like a blog post or a vlog. All you have to do is sit down with a video cam and press record. And you can even repurpose the finished product, whether its a published transcript on your blog or an infographic. Reuse your content and broaden your message further.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best AV Streaming Mixers & Video Encoders for Live Streaming<\/span><\/h3>\n

For streaming events in larger venues, you\u2019ll need more pieces of video production equipment to help you consolidate audio and video signals for online broadcasting. A multiple camera set-up, in particular, allows you to capture videos from different angles and create more engaging content. <\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the cameras you use, you\u2019ll need a reliable video encoder or AV streaming mixer to encode your video and data into streamable content. Browse our list to find the right one for your multi-cam setup.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Teradek VidiU Go<\/a> (<\/span>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The Teradek VidiU Go provides a solution to one of the biggest challenges to delivering a high-quality stream through network bonding. Its network bonding feature combines all the internet sources into a single, robust connection so that you can stream reliably. On top of being a bonding encoder, the VidiU Go also offers next-gen video compression to improve video quality or save 50% of the required bandwidth of AVC video streams. <\/span><\/p>\n

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