1. Streaming Audio / Video / Internet 101 The Basic Equipment… Ernest Staats erstaats@gcasda.org Master Science Information Assurance, (CISSP)®, CEH, MCSE, CNA, CWNA, Security+, I-Net+, Network+, Server+, A+

2. Requirement #1: Internet Connection http://speedtest.net/

3. Requirement #2: Live feed from a camera or Production Switcher Single Camera: – Direct feed from a single digital camera. See flyers for recommended HDMI and HD-SDI cameras. Production Switcher – Signal coming from a production switcher, either a software or hardware solution.

4. Recommended Webcams Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 – Full HD 1080p video that’s faster, smoother and works on more computers thanks to the H.264 video standard. – $99.99 Microsoft H5D-00001 – High-quality 720p HD widescreen video together with crystal clear audio – $79.95 HP HD-3100 Webcam – True HD 720P Widescreen webcam capable of video frame rates of up to 30 frames per second in HD resolution. – $39.99

5. Input Types HD-SDI: (HD or SD) Professional, single coax cable with bnc connection which supports HD video (including embedded audio) HDMI: (HD or SD) Proprietary cable (including embedded audio). Typical of consumer grade cameras. Firewire (SD only) Older DV camera output, supported by older laptops. It is hard to find cameras and laptops that can support it.

6. Input Types Component: (HD or SD) Three RCA cables, usually red/green/blue which transport high quality analog video. The best picture quality in analog video. Audio comes typically as two additional RCA left/right cables. RCA: (SD) Single RCA cable, usually yellow. Lowest quality for analog video - avoid if possible. Audio comes typically as two additional RCA left/right cables (not shown) S-VIDEO: (SD) Proprietary cable, Audio comes typically as two additional RCA left/right cables. Higher quality than composite but lower than component.

7. Requirement #3: HD Encoder Two Types: Hardware – Ustream/Other: LiveShell or LiveShell PRO – Livestream Broadcaster Software – For a free encoder we recommend Flash Media Live Encoder or other site specific software

8. About Audio For HD-SDI or HDMI cameras, audio can be embedded in the video Sometimes you may choose to receive the audio from a separate audio mixer (recommended) Analog audio can be received in the following formats – XLR – Quarter inch balanced mono – Quarter inch unbalanced stereo – Eight inch mini jack