

A new software update for Avenir Micro and Avenir Drone mobile encoders is now available.
To update your unit:
New features and improvements:
Streambox introduced External Audio Support in its latest release of Cloud Encoder for OSX. Now, users have their choice of the embedded audio from the video source (HDMI or SDI) or audio from an external source. For example, this feature could be used where a wireless microphone system is being employed.
To ensure you have the external audio feature, click the ‘Streambox Cloud Encoder’ menu, select ‘Check for updates’, and make sure you have the latest version.
After your external microphone is plugged in, from the ‘Service’ menu select ‘Audio’. From the ‘Audio’ list select the desired microphone and that’s it, you are now set to use an external microphone to voice live streams.
You can check the status of your audio input from the Status Box. If it is hidden, click the right‐chevron button and the Status Box will slide out to the right. Select the ‘Encoder’ tab on the top (between the ‘Network’ and ‘Statistics’ tabs). Then, in the ‘Audio’ panel, you can verify that your input is working by tapping on the microphone and seeing if the levels monitor responds accordingly.
Streambox Cloud Provides Direct to CDN Streaming
Streambox now offers direct to content delivery network (CDN) support from its Cloud services. You may use the Streambox CDN or you may use a CDN of your choosing (e.g., YouTube). In the case of YouTube, this direct to CDN feature can be used to live stream both full HD video and full HD 360° video.
This provides the ultimate in flexibility and to provide streaming video that is tailored for your company’s needs.
All this is done in 3 easy steps:
1) You add a new decoder and select Type = ‘Live Streaming Channel’.
2) You select ‘Custom’ CDN.
3) You provide the CDN’s URL and Stream Key. Your streams from Streambox Cloud will now be directed to the new CDN.