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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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Start from the system, then choose the next path.

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Upgrade Roadmap

From basic stream to full production control

flowchart LR
  A["1 Camera + OBS"] --> B["Stage 1<br/>Basic Live Stream"]
  C["2-4 PTZ Cameras<br/>Presets"] --> D["Stage 2<br/>Multi-Camera PTZ"]
  B --> D
  D --> E["Stage 3<br/>Switching + Recording"]
  F["Switcher + RTMP<br/>Recording"] --> E
  E --> G["Stage 4<br/>Physical Control<br/>Tally + Macros"]
  H["Control Panel<br/>Companion"] --> G
  G --> I["Stage 5<br/>Automation + Replay<br/>Multi-Room"]
  J["Advanced Control<br/>Network Routing"] --> I

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  class H,G control
  class J,I advanced
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Pro

Maximum switching and control capacity for demanding productions.View details

Setups shown are examples. Your final recommendation is based on the full plan.

Starting Point

Start from your biggest pain point, not a product list

flowchart TB
  A["Customer Need"] --> B{"Main Pain Point"}
  B -->|"Not sure"| C["Basic Kit"]
  B -->|"Unstable stream"| D["Check audio / network / stream path"]
  B -->|"Operation is complex"| E["Control Upgrade"]
  B -->|"PTZ is inconvenient"| F["PTZ Control Upgrade"]
  B -->|"Already using ATEM"| G["ATEM + Control Panel"]
  B -->|"Already using vMix / OBS"| H["Software Control / Replay"]
  B -->|"Need NDI"| I["Network Review First"]

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  class B decision
  class C basic
  class D signal
  class E,F control
  class G atem
  class H replay
  class I network
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vMix Replay Control

Works with the tools your team already uses

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 flows left to right: cameras to switcher to encoder to platform. Control originates at the AVCLUE KD60A2 and reaches all three PTZs over a single VISCA-IP link. Audio rises from the mixer into both the program bus and the encoder so lip-sync is locked from front of house through to the stream.

Video pathCheck resolution / frame rate first

PTZ cameras

Switcher

Encoder

Live platforms

Picture flow: camera formats, cable type, switcher input, and stream output must match.

Control pathTest every preset and tally state

KD60A2

VISCA-IP / serial

PTZ presets

Tally / macros

Operation flow: one controller should recall camera shots and reduce volunteer mistakes.

Audio pathRecord a 60-second sync test

Mics

Audio mixer

Switcher / encoder

Stream mix

Sound flow: main mix, delay, and monitoring decide whether the stream feels professional.

Equipment List

Build by role, not by random parts.

Capture

3 PTZ cameras

Wide, pulpit, choir presets

Switch

Video switcher or vMix/OBS PC

PVW / PGM, record, stream

Control

AVCLUE KD60A2 or control panel

VISCA-IP, tally, macros

Audio

Mixer main bus

XLR, AES/analog, USB, delay

Network

Gigabit LAN + upload path

Static IP, NDI, stream margin

Output

Encoder + platforms

RTMP, local record, backup key

What to Verify Before Sunday

A short readiness board for volunteers.

FormatLockedAll cameras, switcher, and encoder use the same resolution and frame rate.

ControlReadyEach PTZ moves, recalls presets, and returns tally or operator feedback.

AudioSyncedStream mix level, room feed, and delay are checked with a short recording.

NetworkStableUpload bandwidth and LAN traffic stay clear during a rehearsal stream.

BackupPreparedLocal recording, second RTMP key, and manual fallback are ready.

FAQ

Short answers before the WhatsApp message

Do I need a hardware control panel, or is software enough?

If one trained operator runs every show, vMix or OBS shortcuts are fine. The moment volunteers rotate week to week, a physical panel like the KD60A2 pays off: presets, tally, and macros stay in the same place every Sunday, so a new operator is productive in minutes instead of a full rehearsal.

VISCA over IP or serial for PTZ control?

Prefer VISCA-IP. One LAN cable carries control to every camera, addresses map to each camera's static IP, and tally returns to the panel. Serial (RS-232 / RS-485) still works for short fixed runs, but it adds wiring and limits how far the operator can sit from the cameras.

SDI, HDMI, or NDI — which signal path should I build?

Match the path to distance and gear, not hype. HDMI under about 5 m at the rack, 3G-SDI for clean camera runs up to roughly 100 m, and NDI when you want camera-to-switcher over existing gigabit and can guarantee the bandwidth. Mixing them is normal — the real mistake is choosing NDI on a saturated network.

Can you check compatibility before I buy?

Yes, and it is the fastest way to avoid a return. Send your camera model(s), switcher, software stack, and how you plan to connect them. We confirm protocol, signal, and control fit against the exact panel — KC50N, KD60A2, KD52N, or KD61B — before anything ships.

What should I send to get a real recommendation?

Use case, existing gear, camera count, operator count, budget range, and any current setup issue. That is enough to point you to one working system instead of a parts list, usually within the first WhatsApp reply.

Choose the right live production system

Tell us the room, the camera count, and who runs the show. You get one workflow that fits — PTZ, control, and switching matched before you spend a dollar.

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From basic stream to full production control

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