A key part of this room’s functionality is the ability for users to live-stream gameplay as well as a video stream of themselves. For this, a Blackmagic Studio camera is mounted above each desk, capturing the user in high definition up to 4K. For audio, each desk is outfitted with a RØDE Podmic mounted on a boom arm. A RØDECaster Duo links to two XLR ports in the desk's patch panel, enabling the addition of two extra microphones for mixing.
Each desk also includes a Blackmagic ATEM SDI Pro ISO switcher, which gathers and mixes video and audio inputs from the 4K camera, gaming PC and microphones, and provides HD quality streaming directly to YouTube via the University network. A Blackmagic Hyperdeck Studio HD Plus is installed at each work station for high-quality recording and playback.
A centralised lecturer control desk provides the ability to manage and distribute content in the space. Equipped with a Blackmagic Videohub 20x20 12G, the teaching team are able to edit and mix the signals from each desk. These mixed signals are sent back to the secondary monitors at each desk and can be routed to the room’s wall-mounted NEC displays. An Extron HDMI switcher provides a high level of connectivity within the room.
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