This guide will help you select the ideal monitor-recorder for live streaming.
Live streaming is sending video and audio content over the internet in real time. Instead of recording a video and uploading it for on-demand viewing, live streaming lets viewers watch events, shows, or sports activities as they happen.
A monitor-recorder is an integral part of this setup. It provides high-resolution monitoring, real-time recording and some models can stream from a connected HDMI or SDI camera.
Being able to review footage in real-time is invaluable. Using the monitor’s touchscreen interface, you can swiftly adjust settings such as exposure, framing, and focus levels, giving you greater control over what you’re shooting.
A monitor-recorder captures high-quality footage in professional formats including ProRes RAW, DNxHR, and H.265. These offer greater flexibility, better color accuracy and a more efficient workflow for editing and grading.
Shogun Ultra, with its large 7-inch HDR touchscreen, is ideal for fast-paced live streaming environments. It can monitor and record in 4K, has SDI and HDMI input and output, and built-in internet connectivity. It’s an all-in-one approach that simplifies the technical setup, helping you maintain broadcast quality from start to finish.
With Atomos’ cloud platform you can stream directly to YouTube and Facebook, or customize the stream for SRT, or your RTMP server. There’s also an option for transmitting and receiving NDI HX3.
For a more compact alternative, the 5-inch Ninja Ultra also comes with high-quality HDR monitoring and 4K recording, making it ideal for run-and-gun live productions. Its smaller form factor allows easy mounting, giving you greater control in fast-paced shooting environments. The same live streaming capability found in the Shogun can be added to the Ninja with the inexpensive Atomos Connect module.
The AtomX Cast is a brilliant addition to any multi-camera live production. It transforms the Ninja, Ninja Ultra, and Ninja V/V+ into a live switcher with up to four HDMI sources. With built-in picture-in-picture overlays and graphics integration, the AtomX Cast provides broadcast quality, making it ideal for live events, gaming, and multi-camera production.
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