Live Streaming a Church service.

[Aolish]

Hi all, i could sure use some help in the confusing world of live streaming. I was hoping to clear up a few things that I can't seem to get a clear answer for. Maybe someone here can finally give me the answers that I need: (here is what we are planning.)

*We would like to live stream a church service. The setup would consist of only a camera that is hooked up to the computer. But I know its not as simple as that. Here are the questions I hope people are able to clear. Thank you in advance and God bless to all.*

1. What is the difference between a capture card and an external capture device?

2. Is a capture card needed for the setup above or am i better off with an external capture device?

3. Are capture devices mandatory to live stream? If so then why is it not mentioned when setting up a YouTube live stream account? Why do people use them if they are not needed?

4. Is an encoding software (such as OBS or XSPLIT) required when you have a capture card/device? Or is it absolutely mandatory whether you have one or not?

5. What is the recommended CPU and GPU to have for the above setup?

6. Is there ever a time when both a capture card AND a capture device are used at the same time?

7. If I was to purchase the Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro, do I still need an encoding software like OBS and XSplit to use it or does the HD60 come with its own encoding software.

8. Is a high end GPU necessary for LIVE streaming? I understand for gaming this is EXTREMELY important. But this machine will ONLY BE USED in live streaming, Office, and basic internet usage.

9. Are fast read/writes important on a live streaming machine? Is it recommended to go SSD with an HDD combo?

Again, thanks so much for any help anyone can give!

 

[ladyjd]

Check over at church tech.com or churchmag. com.


Sent from my iPad

 

[sswingle]

1) I would guess capture card is internal, capture device is external like USB
2) Internal card would generally always be better than a USB device
3) They are needed if all you have is a video/audio feed coming out of a camera or switcher. ie Component, composite, HDMI. Some cameras can connect via Wifi and stream all on their own, and of course you have phones that can stream on their own. Youtube isn't going to try to guess what hardware you are using or needing, thats on you
4) Anything needed for encoding should come with your capture card or device.
5) Check with manufacturer of the device you end up getting for their minimum and recommended specs
6) No, See #1
7) No, See #4 (you apparently like to ask the same questions over again)
8) Probably not. See #5
9) HDD should be able to handle SD and HD streaming with no difficulties.