In this article, we present some of the hardware we know is being used in successful webcasts.
Logitech
Brio ULTRA-HD PRO Webcam
Our recommended standard webcam. Some of our users conduct crisp professional-looking events using it. Suitable for small rooms with one or two speakers.
- Simple setup
- Small and handy
- SlideSync stream via browser (Live-Producer)
- Price: 200,84 € net
- [logitech.com]
- Required hardware:
- Laptop
- Optional:
- External USB microphone
- Tripod
Logitech Group
Suitable for medium to large rooms with several presenters.
- SlideSync stream via browser (Live-Producer)
- Use the telephone conference system like an USB webcam
- Sharp, even over long distances: 10x zoom
- Zoom, tilt and pan via device or remote control
- Price: 1.007,56 € net
- [Logitech.com]
- Required hardware:
- Laptop
Blackmagic Web Presenter
If you already have access to semi-pro production hardware such as a DSLR camera, all you need is a high-quality interface.
- Turn any professional SDI or HDMI video source into an USB webcam
- Simple setup
- SlideSync stream via browser (Live-Producer)
- Price: 474,79 € net
- [blackmagicdesign.com]
- Required hardware:
- Laptop
- Camera
- Microphone
- Optional:
- Teranex Mini Smart Panel (83,19 € net) for additional source and preview
Blackmagic Atem mini
- 4 HDMI inputs with live editing at the console
- Transitions, picture-in-picture, green screen
- Slidesync stream via browser (Live-Producer)
- Price: 289,92 € net
- [blackmagicdesign.com]
- Required hardware:
- Laptop
- Camera
- Microphone
Switcher Studio App
Modern smartphone cameras produce great images in the right light conditions. And they are very well connected. Some SlideSync users have taken advantage.
- Integrate multiple smartphones as live cameras
- Logo insertions, graphics, lower thirds, videos & up to 2 guest speakers
- SlideSync stream via external encoder
- Price: 63,03 € net / month
- [switcherstudio.com]
- Required hardware:
- iPhone or iPad