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Mevo has had a very interesting life – Started in 2016 with the Mevo Plus, then bought by Livestream Studio. When Livestream was bought by Vimeo, the creators bought Mevo back and came out with the Mevo Start.







Logitech purchased Mevo in 2021, where it continued to be a simple alternative for mobile live streaming. So when Mevo Core came out this year, it looks to be a great upgrade in the line of mobile multi-camera streaming.









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What is the Mevo Core















This is a Micro Four Thirds camera that has all the features of the Mevo Start. That includes streaming out to YouTube, Facebook, and more, along with connection via NDI|HX to switching software such as OBS and vMix.







It’s About the Interchangeable Lens







The big feature of Mevo is that Micro four thirds lens mount. This allows streamers to change the lens for what they need.







And with multiple lens options, you can setup your camera to match the look you desire. If you have other lenses (such as Canon EF-EOS mount lenses), there are adapters to convert your camera to use them.







4K and Multicam Ready















The Mevo app is a camera switcher with extra features. The free app will control cameras, while a paid app version will add funtionality such as adding a webcam.







Price and Availability







The Mevo Core is available now with an MSRP at $999.00. Get the Mevo Core Here.

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It was great catching up with Matthew at PTZOptics/HuddleCamHD at NAB, and the best part was a cool new technology to learn about. Hive Studio is PTZOptic’s offering that will turn you into a remote camera operator.







Hive Studio















This system allows you to remote control a series of cameras from off-site. You can use almost any camera, but with an upcoming Firmware update from the PTZOptics Move series (and forward), you will be able to control the camera without having a computer in-between.







This is not a Switcher







The idea is for the PTZ camera operator to assess and correct PTZ camera shots. The system will allow for simple switching and recording of cameras, but you will still need a hardware or software switcher (Tricaster, ATEM, vMix, OBS) to switch out for graphics, picture-in-picture, and more.







Choose Your Input















Hive Studio will support NDI, RTMP, SRT connections. Whatever you need to connect up . With cloud control, Hive Studio has been able to work with locations world-wide with sub-300ms latency.







AI Control







An operator will be able to use AI assistant for auto tracking and framing. They can turn off to re-adjust, or simply manually control the feed.







Pricing and Availability







Hive Studio is starting their Beta at this time. You can sign up at PTZOptics.com/hive







There will be 3 levels for pricing, a Free tier, starter tier, and pro tier. B&H has pre-orders on Licenses here.







New from PTZOptics







The Move line of cameras will now have NDI|HX3 licensing included. If you have an existing Move camera and purchased a license, they are running a buy-back promotion.







New from HuddleCamHD







I just got done doing a review for the SimplTrack3 camera. This uses zoning to automate your movements, then lock onto specific areas so you can see what’s happening (like a whiteboard).

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I met up with Joe De Max at NAB 2024 to talk Central Control. He showed me two great new things that will improve remote workstation control from X-Keys and Central Control Link.







X-Keys Bundle















This is a multi-button unit running Central Control from inside the device. The end result makes this a stand-alone unit. Once you program the keys, you can simply take the board with you – no computer necessary.







The main device he had at the booth was a standard panel switch with buttons and a T-bar. Since X-Keys are customizable, you can create it however you need to with buttons, jog wheels, and more.







The Bundle is running an Orange Pi inside for control. You can pair it up with your ATEM Mini, vMix, Hyperdeck, and many other devices. Once paired, the keyboard will control the device via the LAN.







For more information, check out XKeys.com







Also check out some of the other X-Keys products.







Central Control Link







Joe also announced Link – a way to pair your controller via NDI within the software. What this means is you can have a switching console – from X-Keys, to Stream Deck, to another controller – on one side of the room, and through NDI, you can set up to control the devices across the room.







If you set up a portal, you could even remote control a device from another location.







Link is new, and will be out around May. For more information, check out CentralControl.io







This video will help you understand CentralControl and what it can do.

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YouTube Members get early access.







Allen & Heath showed off some great new compact digital mixers at NAB 2024. These mixers work for smaller band setups, practice rooms, conference rooms, and other smaller settings.







Allen & Heath CQ-12T















The 12T model has 10 Mic/Line inputs, a stereo line input (for 12 channels), Bluetooth input, and 6 line-outputs. The line outs are TRS, while the main outs are XLR.







96 kHz FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) so you can mix channels, add separate effects, and more. 2 FX engines to choose from.







The mixer is a 16×16 USB interface (for DAW), with 16×16 SD card recording and playback. Inside the deck is multiple functions to control the sound through the 7 inch capacitive touchscreen.







Three soft keys that can be programmed however you want. Turn on/off effects, mute channels, and more.







The unit also has Ethernet connection for tablet control.







The Allen & Heath CQ-12T is $899









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Allen & Heath CQ-18T















Need more channels and effects, the 18T gives you 8 XLR/Line in, additional 8 XLR, and stereo line inputs. Bluetooth, Ethernet, and USB with additional 2.4/5GHz WIFI. Both SD card and USB interface allow 24×22 record/playback.







Other additions over the CQ-12T include 4 FX engines, and more on-unit controls.







The Allen & Heath CQ-18T is $1,200









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Allen & Heath CQ-20B















First thing you notice is no screen, or onboard controls. That is because this is considered a “Stage Box”. It’s meant to be put in a corner, and controlled remotely.







The CQ-20B gives you 8 Mic/Line inputs, 8 XLR inputs, 2-Stereo inputs, and 6 XLR Line outputs (with 2 main outputs). The SD card and USB interface give you 24×24 recording/playback.







All three units also have a Foot switch option, so you can have control at your feet. Headphone jack is also available to listen to individual mixes, or the whole mix.







The 20B can also be rack-mounted, so you can put it in a hard case with other audio needs, and power conditioner.







The Allen & Heath CQ-20B is $999









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Since the USB-C plug standard came into play, and we were able to plug in monitors, the portable monitor business has been booming. One of the companies that has been creating lightweight monitors is KYY. I have checked out their KYY 1080p portable monitor, the KYY portable with VESA mount, and now the KYY 90A -a portable dual monitor offering.









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The KYY 90A Dual Monitor







This is 2-14 inch monitors that fold out and set behind a laptop, Android phone or tablet. The 14 inch monitors are full 1080p/60 fps, and can be run with the computer as the same monitor (for a presentation), or completely separate monitors (to get more screen space).







Different ways to Use the Monitor







You can run it for yourself, but you can also turn the monitor 90 degrees and use it in portrait mode. If you fold it into a triangle and set the monitor to mirror, people can see your screen around a table.















Running the Driver







In order for the dual monitor to work, you will need to install the Silicon Motion driver (included in box). The best part about this independent driver is it will allow you to use the USB-A port on Windows.







I did find that if I used the driver from the Silicon Motion website on Windows, it broke the connection.















Pros and Cons









* iOS and iPadOS is not supported at this time. This could change in the future, but only Windows, Mac, and Android drivers are available.







* I love the tent modes, but it would have been nice if I could’ve rotated one of the monitors so I could see either 2 monitors on one side, or two portrait monitors.







* The stand works well, but on the same token for portrait mode, there is no way to prop up the stand to raise the monitor.







* VESA mount option would have also been nice.







* No HDMI option to the monitor – If I wanted to run HDMI out from a computer or gaming console, I won’t be able to do that here.







* On the same token, the dual monitors work with only one device. The bottom USB-C is for power only.







* If you don’t fan out the monitors enough, the unit will be top-heavy and fall forward.









Overall, the dual monitor system is great for when you need to extend your screen. It connects up quick when you dock it with no flicker while you work. The KYY 90A is not going to be high-resolution monitors (for things like color-grading), but you’ll be able to put other windows within screen – Spreadsheets, web pages, email portals, etc.







Price and Availability







The KYY 90A is $429.99. You can get the KYY 90A here

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RØDE has given content creators a new wireless microphone for interviews, podcasts, and more. The Rode Interview Pro Handheld microphone replaces the old system (the Go and a handle) to give creators a true handheld microphone.









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The Interview Pro is an omnidirectional microphone that can be paired with a Series IV Wireless Go, or Rodecaster Pro II, Steamer, and Rodecaster Duo models. The 2.4 GHz wifi will give the host a 200 meter area to move within (line of sight).







But you don’t need to pair the interview pro microphone to get that interview, because with the onboard recording function, you can use this as a standalone microphone. The onboard stoage records up to 40 hours of audio, with a 32-bit float.







Along with Gain Assist, if you are in the worst situation for a recording, the rode interview pro can handle it. You can then transfer it to an audio editor to clean up your recordings.







The microphone is an Electret Condenser with a frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz. and a dynamic range of 102dB. This means you can record everything from a Bass drum, to a high pitched piccolo flute.







Add a wind screen for outdoor conditions, and a mic flag for promotion, and you have a reporter mic that runs for 25 hours.







The Rode Interview Pro is $249 and available now.