- Connect Streambox Avenir Micro/Drone to the Internet
- Point your browser to the IP of the Micro/Drone
- In Setting -> System -> Update Software -> Update, click Update next to 1.2.2 (This will take up to a few minutes to update your unit)
- Reboot (optional)
A new software update for Avenir Micro and Avenir Drone mobile encoders is now available.
To update your unit:
- Connect Streambox Avenir Micro/Drone to the Internet
- Point your browser to the IP of the Micro/Drone
- In Setting -> System -> Update Software -> Update, click Update next to 1.2.0 (This will take up to a few minutes to update your unit)
- Reboot (optional)
New features and improvements:
- Added frame-sync functionality for SDI and HDMI input
- Improved video encoding quality
- Added low delay JPEG HD/SD preview with up to 30 fps
- Added support 32 and 44.1 Khz in addition to 48 Khz for audio (automatically detected)
- Added support for HDMI Ricoh Theta S camera
- Added “Stream on startup” option
- Added battery type selection on web interface and LCD menu
- Fixed issues with Custom Presets not loading correctly from LCD menu
- Added Stop and Restart IFB controls to web interface and LCD menu
- Fixed IFB volume issues
- Improvements in WiFi tethering
- Improved security
- Updated Streambox Cloud IP list
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.
Introduction to Live streaming 360/VR video and YouTube Channel
With the Cloud Encoder, the next evolution of Streambox streaming technology, you can capture, stitch, encode, and stream live 360 video to YouTube over a variety of bandwidth conditions in 1080p30.
Overview
The Streambox Cloud Encoder provides everything you need for processing 360 video from a Ricoh camera. It captures 1920×1080 at 30fps, stitches, encodes, bonds over WiFI, LTE, LAN, and delivers the video to your YouTube Live Streaming account. The Streambox Cloud solution takes the complexity out of providing a live 360 video experience for your audience, ideal for video bloggers, live event producers, video journalist, and enthusiasts.
What’s Needed
- Ricoh Theta S camera
- MacBook Pro (2014-2016 models, i7 recommended)
- BlackMagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder
- Streambox Cloud Encoder (download free copy at:
http://www.streamboxvr.com/index.php/try-beta/) - Streambox Cloud and Youtube accounts configured for 360 streaming
Try Beta (Available Now)
Streambox has created a new branch of live streaming called StreamboxVR which has revealed a new software encoder that broadcasts live 360 video. Automated for 1-click 360 streaming, the OS X software encoder contains integrated video stitching, lens correction, and 360 camera specific presets designed for seamless live HD and 360 video streaming to Streambox Cloud. The adaptive bitrate encoder is capable of encoding full frame rate and full resolution 1920 x1080 360 videos from 2 Mbps to 30 Mbps in real time.
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