Yes, the video will lag a few frames from real-time, but it's not that significant. The problem is, to get video output (in my case), I must have another Blackmagic Intensity Pro card installed that's dedicated to outputting video. I get around this by simply splitting Camera 1's input with one path going to the Wirecast PC and the other path feeding the stake center's video distribution system via an HDMI to SD converter. The overflow rooms and rear projector won't see the video titling & such, but the video always stays in perfect sync with the overhead audio.CalS201 wrote:There is one downside to WireCast. You cannot display realtime video to any TVs in the same bldg - the video will significantly lag the audio.
Hardware switchers are very nice, but not without a few of their own limitations either. Rentals of these boxes are widely available and that might be a good way to see if they will meet a stake's needs before committing to buying one.CalS201 wrote:This was one reason we opted to buy a Roland V-1HD Switcher (realtime video/audio switcher $900)...
Just to be clear, the VidiU encoders may come at no cost to the stake, but they do come out of the FM group's budget. I don't know what the church's price is, but the street price is around $700 a piece.CalS201 wrote:...and use the free VidiU encoder.