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5 years, 10 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

I don't, but you might also consider Open Broadcaster Studio https://obsproject.com/ which is free and well supported.

These are never the same as having an actual control surface, but very convenient. If you'd prefer a control surface, you can hire inexpensively or try something like BlackMagic ATEM Mini (no preview/programme m/e but bloody good value at £255)

5 years, 10 months ago - PHIL WEST

I've not used it but I do use StreamlabsOBS. There is also a free app which becomes a remote switcher, which can be very handy.
From what I've seen looking at the Switcherstudio $29 per month plan, you can pretty much do for free and more with StreamlabsOBS.

I've also used VMix.
That probably doesn't answer your question, but hope that helps.

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5 years, 10 months ago - Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk

Thanks Paddy And Phil for your answers, both mentioning OBS. I’ve had and used this for sometime now just for experiments and YT streaming.
I’m using OSX but found it to be unresponsive and awkward when importing media files that wouldn’t playback very well especially in the preview pane.
So I tried a demo version of Wirecast. Much better and in my my opinion more stable, as they say you get what you pay for.
Guess if I used the right format in OBS I may get better results, so will experiment further I think.
The Switcher studio by the way a cloud based streaming app.
Very good for connecting and OSX hardware together and seemed solid and reliable.
However you’d need to buy additional hardware for an XLR feed into the main iPad, also additional hardware to get an HDMI feed in as well. It’s been an educational trip over the last 72hrs, it’s been a long story from a very flakey client, lessons have been learnt!
Thanks again

5 years, 10 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

The huge amount of data shifting involved is why a hardware solution may be better - in fact it was the only answer until very recently, so all bring-your-own-hardware options make compromises and can be deeply affected by processor, bus, port and drive speed, etc. On the other hand, £255 is almost free for a 4ch HD switcher.