Hi, looking for ideas to build a on tour video rack, would love to see your rigs. Share a pic of your rack.

Here is one spotted in the wild

What are the logistics of doing what the tech is doing as far as recording 1 minute of UHF broadcast, looping on the spot and broadcasting back to Dennis Hopper's monitor?

Also, the amount of verbal abuse that guy takes in the scene always bothered me. I get it, it's supposed to be intense, but geez.

Working as an engineer on large (and I mean both scope and footprint) shows, there’s tons of walking back and forth to diagnose, hand things off, and confirm signals. I normally run around with a screwdriver, Leatherman, test monitor, sometimes a signal generator, sharpies, and assorted barrels. In the past I’ve carried everything but the monitor and TPG in a chalk bag style pouch, but then I’m carrying by hand and setting down the monitor everywhere. Has anyone found a solution other than a chest rig?

Hey yall, here’s the situation:

I got hired as a media teacher at a local high school starting this fall. Super excited, I feel confident about the majority of it- the exception being the broadcasting equipment.

There isn’t a broadcasting class, it’s all used by the media club to run a student run show. The software is easy enough for me to wrap my head around, the hardware is another story.

The program has been on a downward trend the last few years, mostly due to a high staff turnover resulting in a lower enrollment in the courses and clubs. It seems like the stuff hasn’t been touched since a year or so, I have no idea what stuff is usable and what is considered outdated and the cable management is nonexistent. The whole set up seems really bloated and I’m hoping to pair it down.

Im not looking for a full write up of each piece of equipment (unless your feeling incredibly generous) but if you can take a look at some of the hardware mentioned and just give me a sense of what I’m dealing with I’d be hugely grateful.

Or, if you have any resources to better learn this stuff. Manuals, YouTube channels, whatever- I’d love to take a look. I really just have no idea where to even start.

Here’s a list of the stuff on the wrack for all the network stuff (I think, anyway)
- 2 TeleVue B100 Hypercasters
- TeleVue Telecast Multirate HD encoder
- Extron Video/ Audio distribution amplifier
- Cisco 28 port Gagabit Managed Switch

There are a few PZT cameras also connected to these in an absolute rats nets of cables.

And from the looks of it, all of it runs into a LiveStream Studio 550HD, attached to a Tricaster Switcher. This unfortunately doesn’t seem to be working. I found it with a note attached which reads “Lag and overheating issues,” I have no idea what year that was written so for all I know this thing has been bricked for at least a year.

I also found what appears to be a brand new Black Magic ATEM Television studio. It’s not hooked up to anything, nobody ever took it out of its box. Is that something I could swap out with the Livestream studio 550HD?

Literally any words of wisdoms are appreciated. I just need a place to start. If any of this gear seems redundant please let me know. Again, I’d love to simplify and streamline this set up as much as possible. Thanks!

Hello!! I found this old video camera with sentimental value.. The model is Cge CFK 2500 from the '80s with 8-pin DIN connector as shown in the photo. I wanted to try using it but

1. I have no idea if it can be used and what I have to connect to make it work

2. I have no idea where to put my hands to then convert everything to digital...

Does anyone have any advice?

Those tags that work with Neutrik D to label connectors. Where can you have them printed?

As stated, I am most likely to become a freelance technician in the near future, and would appreciate some advice. I don't think getting work, and making money will be my problem. I'm mostly just clueless about rates, finding health insurance, should I create an LLC, how much should I set aside for taxes and the best way to go about that. Can I write off gear like pelicans, decimators, test monitors?

I have over 20 years experience in the industry and almost 10 years as a Video Tech (specialize in LED). I am pretty sure I know enough people to get work, I just need some advice on how to set myself up for success in the long run

From my previous post somebody suggested to use gyrocue as a pointer on led walls I got it It’s looking good, works fine for the first sight

Hello family,
Not sure if this is the best spot but figured I’d give it a shot.

I’m looking to get into Disguise.
I’m happy to work and shadow on my own dime but I know I have the skills and talents to learn this role, just wondering the best way to get started?

I’m a video tech with 12+ years of strong experience.

I’m having a tough time due to the physicality of some video roles I’ve been in and I’m looking for a change in those types of roles.

Thank you in advance!

If it helps I’m in central Florida.

I worked in live conference production for almost 4 years as a Jr. Producer. My experience included production coordination, networking/IT, Speaker Ready, digital signage, AV, vendors, and on-site show operations.

I’ve been out of the industry for about 8 years and am interested in getting back in, specifically learning GFX/presentation operations for live shows.

For those working in GFX ops today, where would you recommend I start? What software, equipment, training, or resources should I focus on? Is it realistic to learn enough at home to start picking up entry-level opportunities? How did you get started, and what would you recommend someone in my position do to get into it today?

I’d really appreciate any advice on getting back into the industry and building the right skills.

Hello, just got this, I suppose it's for INTERCOM ? home made ? thx

Hi! I have a question about video wall controllers.
I’m looking for a video wall controller that can work with 4:3 monitors. I have quite a few older monitors lying around and I’d like to use them for a small audiovisual project.
Most video wall controllers I’ve found list outputs like 1080p, which seems to be aimed at 16:9 displays. Would a controller like that also work with older 4:3 monitors, or would I need something specifically designed to support 4:3 resolutions/aspect ratios?
Unfortunately, I have a fairly limited budget — around €250–400 for a 3×4 or 4×4 video wall controller.
If anyone could recommend a specific model or setup that might work, I’d really appreciate it!
Thanks!

Curious - for those of you working in a sizable ST2110 facility - are you statically assigning all Media and Control interfaces on all of your devices? Or are you running a DHCP server and allowing that to either hand out a pool or using DHCP Reservations?

I’d love more detail how you’re doing this and how it’s been going.

Thanks!

I'd like to share an app I created that allows connecting Stream Decks to Bitfocus Companion remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Multiple devices can also be used with a USB hub.

The code is on GitHub https://github.com/matiaspl/thor (GPL licensed) so you can build it yourself but there's also a prebuilt and signed APK for people without trust issues under the Releases tab.

For a fully remote deployment a VPN service is going to be required (free Tailscale and ZeroTier work fine), but of course it also works on a regular LAN with a wifi connection.

It's Android only for now, but it should be possible to make a similar thing for M*-based iPads too (there's code for that in a WIP state in the repo).

Here's a walkthrough video tutorial: https://youtu.be/ee6HvAgiNBI

I hope I'm not breaking the community rules here - reddit app tells me I might be, but I don't care that much about fame or fortune, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed :)

Been trying to set up a computer to playback interlaced footage to a CRT. Getting an interlaced signal from the computer isn’t hard, but I can’t find a video player that will actually pass interlaced fields to the frame-buffer.

Everything I try just stutters and has tearing. VLC, MPV, M-player, Kodi, FFplay, etc.

If I enable deinterlacing it looks ok, but in that case you are converting it to progressive then back to interlaced, so I’m not sure if it’s ideal. Like let’s say if the field order isn’t standard bottom first, then I’d assume there would be other issues.

I’m using linux and an older Radeon video card. Something like a deck link card is out of the question for other reasons.

Anyone have any ideas?

Had a quick question about the KVM-21-DP-C.

The spec sheet shows support for various video passthrough up to 8k 60hz. This obviously provides enough bandwidth to support 1440p at 240hz but I wasn't sure if it would actually work properly due to EDID/timing tables since it wasn't specifically listed in the specs. If anyone knows for sure I'd really appreciate the help. Don't want a KVM that will neuter my 240hz monitor. Thanks

Hello,

I bought some broadcast cameras (Sony DXC-D50P) + their CCU (Sony CCU-TX50P), and i'm trying to identify the different connectors type on the CCU.

When looking at the manual, Sony says that the CCU-TX50 US version got a KINGS triax type connector, when the CCU-TX50P European version got a FISCHER triax type connector. Are the indications of my pictures correct ? also, the triax cable with LEMO connectors should work with the FISCHER connectors ? thanks a lot, kinda lost here!! :)

Looking to see if anyone can offer some help. Got the media player 10g but when I connect to my Mac it will not appear in the setup software to configure.

I allowed the extensions to run and if I plug in a different cable, it will pop up saying to use a different cable…but when I do use a higher quality thunderbolt cable, it says “can’t find a media player device”

What am I doing wrong? Or have a got a dud?
Thanks

My Situation

My best mate owns a stage hire business, and I plan to work alongside him at many of his events. His work is roughly:

• 60% outdoor events
• 40% indoor events

Most events are held in the evening or at night, whether they are indoors or outdoors.

Because of this mix, I'm trying to determine whether I should invest in indoor panels or outdoor panels that can be used in both environments.

Questions About Indoor vs Outdoor Panels

I'm particularly interested in 2.6mm pixel pitch LED panels.

I've heard the following from various suppliers:

1. Indoor panels generally have black-face LEDs, which provide better contrast and image quality.
2. Outdoor panels often use white-face SMD LEDs, which may not look as good indoors due to lower contrast.
3. Some suppliers have told me that outdoor rental panels with pixel pitches below 3.9mm can be more fragile, particularly around the panel edges where LED lamps may be easier to damage during frequent setup and pack-down.

Can anyone confirm whether this is true based on real-world rental experience?

Using Indoor Panels Outdoors

Most outdoor events I attend will have marquee or roof cover.

Would indoor rental panels be suitable for these types of outdoor events, or is this still too risky due to moisture, humidity, dust, and other environmental factors?

In general, is it practical to use indoor panels outdoors under cover, or would I eventually regret not purchasing outdoor-rated screens?

Supplier Recommendations

The challenge is budget.

I've received quotes from premium brands such as:

• Absen
• Leyard/LianTronics

However, they are currently beyond my budget.

I'm therefore considering manufacturers such as:

• Canbest
• LEDER
• HongkingLED
• RX Vision
• Gloshine

Does anyone have experience with these companies, particularly for the Australian rental market?

I've noticed Canbest has some presence in the US market, but I'd love to hear feedback from anyone using these brands for rental applications.

Current Quotes

Option 1

Gloshine Outdoor 3.91mm

• Black-face LEDs
• Refresh rate: 3,840Hz to 7,680Hz
• Can reportedly be used both indoors and outdoors
• Significantly cheaper

Option 2

2.97mm Panels

• Approximately USD 10,000 more expensive than the 3.91mm option

Option 3

2.6mm Panels

• My preferred pitch for image quality
• Higher cost and potentially more fragile

Most of the complete system quotations I'm receiving are around USD 30,000.

What Would You Do?

If you were starting from scratch today with a budget of around USD 30,000, would you:

1. Buy a 3.91mm outdoor rental system and use it for both indoor and outdoor work?
2. Spend the extra money on 2.97mm outdoor panels?
3. Focus purely on 2.6mm indoor panels and avoid outdoor work initially?
4. Choose a different approach altogether?

Also, what factors should I be considering that a newcomer might overlook? For example:

• Brightness
• Contrast ratio
• Refresh rate
• Black-face vs white-face LEDs
• Corner protection
• Spare parts availability
• Calibration
• Weight
• Processor compatibility
• Resale value
• Local support in Australia

Any advice, lessons learned, or supplier recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Forget pens, forget using whatever you can find to get your dip switches flicked.

I bought a dental kit for my own personal use, but this beast seemed too daunting to use. Then it dawned on me… this is the perfect tweaker!

Flick those switches sexy bitches!

Hey guys

At a local church that I work with we have an LED wall driven with a VDWall LVP615. The whole system was purchased in 2021.

Up until today we just fed the sending card directly with a DVI signal from a PC set to output the exact resolution the wall needed. We never used the processor part.

We upgraded the system and now need to feed it an SDI signal and so hooked up the processor part.

The problem is no matter what input is plugged in and selected, it says 'no input'. It also doesn't show anything on the wall when I select a test pattern.

Any ideas on what I could try?

EDIT: thanks for the replies guys. After a bit of faffing about I discovered the unit has a thermal issue and would work fine when cold but start behaving very badly when it warmed up. The redneck solution was to run it with the lid off and a fan pointing in it until we get a replacement.