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Input
PTZ cameras, wide-room coverage, presenter microphones, and mixer feeds capture the program without overbuilding the booth.
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Churches·Small Studios·Live Production Teams
Project advice, compatibility checks, and after-sales support for ATEM, PTZ, Companion, and live switching workflows.
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ATEM / Companion / Central Control / vMix / OBS / PTZ camera / NDI/SDI/HDMI
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Product Need
Choose by control category.
Start with the control problem. Then move into the product family that matches the operator's job.
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Control PanelsChoose a control panel
ATEM / Companion Control Panels
Physical buttons, T-Bar, tally, and macros for ATEM, Companion, vMix, and OBS.
PTZ ControlChoose a PTZ panel
PTZ Camera Control Panels
Joystick camera movement, presets, VISCA over IP, tally, and repeatable PTZ operation.
Replay ControlExplore replay control
vMix Replay Control
Replay marking, camera angle selection, jog-wheel search, T-Bar speed, and return-to-live control.
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CamerasAudio
Small Team Live Streaming Setup
Full live production path.
PTZ Workflow
PTZVISCA
Church PTZ Control Setup
Repeatable camera presets.
Macro Control
ATEMCompanion
ATEM + Companion Workflow
One-button show actions.
Replay Control
vMixReplay
vMix Replay Workflow
Faster replay operation.
Built to fit the widest range of live production workflows, including:
Solution Preview
Preview the system before buying.
Signal flow, budget direction, and the next action in one view.
Signal Flow
A small-team workflow, end to end
Step 2
Processing
PTZ control, switching, scene changes, recording, and encoder output stay manageable for one operator or a small volunteer team.
Step 3
Output
Program output goes to YouTube, Facebook, Zoom, custom websites, and RTMP destinations with fewer failure points.
Typical ShapePTZ camera + wide camera + close-up coverageATEM or vMix control workflowStreaming PC or encoder applianceGigabit network + stable upload path
Budget Tiers
Direction before detailed quoting
Basic
$3,000 - $6,0001-2 cameras, basic switcher, software encoding, and essential audio integration.
Standard
$8,000 - $15,0003 cameras with PTZ, hardware switching, dedicated encoder workflow, and stronger audio monitoring.
Professional
$20,000+4+ cameras, advanced switching, redundant paths, and broadcast-style audio routing.
Recommendation Path
Tell us your cameras, switcher, software, and crew size. We will map the right small-team workflow before you buy.
Why Avclue
Real guidance, not just a parts list
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Direct technical guidance
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Compatibility-first recommendations
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Practical support after purchase
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Small-team friendly workflows
Real-World Example · Worship Livestream
Three signal paths.
One Sunday-ready stream.
A worship-team production runs three PTZ cameras, but every reliable system is really three separate signals: video, control, and audio. Plan all three, and Sunday holds together from first prelude to final benediction.
Video signalHDMI · SDI · NDIControl signalVISCA-IP · RS-232 · RS-485Audio signalXLR · AES · Embedded
Sunday Service · 3-Camera Production1080p · 60fps · Operator-of-One
Video path
PTZ camera → HDMI / SDI / NDI → video switcher → streaming encoder → YouTube and Facebook in parallel. One direction. No surprises.
Control path
KD60A2 joystick and macro pad → VISCA-IP / RS-232 / RS-485 → all three PTZs. One operator drives every shot, with tally returning to the panel.
Audio path
Pulpit and choir mics → audio mixer → AES into the switcher and USB into the encoder. Lip-sync stays tight whether listeners are in the room or on the live stream.
Equipment List
- 013 PTZ cameras with SDI, HDMI, or NDI output (Wide, Pulpit, Choir)
- 024-input video switcher matching the camera output (ATEM Mini Extreme, Roland V-1HD+, or similar)
- 03AVCLUE KD60A2 control surface for joystick PTZ control and switcher macros over a single LAN cable
- 04Audio mixer (8 channels minimum) feeding the switcher's AES / analog input
- 05Streaming encoder running OBS, vMix, or a hardware encoder appliance
- 06Stable upload of 10 Mbps or better to YouTube Live and Facebook Live in parallel
What to Verify Before Sunday
- Cable RunEach camera-to-rack run stays inside the SDI distance budget (about 100 m for 3G-SDI)
- FormatAll three cameras and the switcher locked to the same resolution and frame rate (1080p60)
- ControlVISCA-IP addresses on the KD60A2 match each camera's static IP, with tally returning to the panel
- Audio SyncMixer-to-switcher delay measured and the program lip-sync confirmed on a recorded preview
- FailoverA second RTMP key ready in OBS / vMix and a backup recording running locally on the encoder
FAQ
Short answers before the WhatsApp message
Can I ask for a full workflow recommendation?
Yes. Share your current cameras, switcher, software, and production goal.
Is WhatsApp the best contact option?
Yes. It is the fastest way to get practical setup guidance and a quote path.
Do you help with ATEM and Companion compatibility?
Yes. That is one of the main buying questions this page is built around.
Can you recommend a simpler setup for churches or small teams?
Yes. The guidance is designed to reduce training friction and operator mistakes.
Do I need to know the exact model first?
No. Start with the use case and the hardware you already have.
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