Live streaming installation using A/V TX/RX setup

[LatCam 0]

Would like to consult the experts here about what hardware and connections I need to set up the following system:

 

The idea to set up a few cameras with one or two microphones to stream live video and audio captured in a very confined environment, namely a flight simulator interior.

 

As the space and mounting options are limited, bulky IP cameras are out of the consideration. There is a possibility to use 'spy-cam' type of HD cameras with smaller form factor and lighter weight. By mounting 3 or 4 of these, it is intended to wirelessly transmit the audio and video signals to another room for a larger audience.

 

There are A/V transmitter-receiver out there that can do this, but usually only has connections for one video and audio source (camera).

 

Are there versions out there that can do the same for several sources connected? Is there some kind of 'mixer' needed for this purpose?

 

Appreciate any advice on the hardware and connections that need to be made. Many thanks!

[RonR 0]

Mini cameras are fine but picture quality can suffer, try one first.

 

The wireless part is where you will have the issues.

Residential HD TX/RX has limited frequency range available so 2 maybe, 3 would be hard, and they are line of sight to work well, 50-70ft, they also "must accept outside interference" by Law, so could work fine one day and be troublesome the next

 

WiFi or RF would be best choice for wireless, wired is ALWAYS best no matter what.

 

You can run the mini-cam wires to IP encoders, then to WiFi switch, which connects to WiFi router at reception point.

 

Or use something like a ZeeVee 4 channel HD modulator, RF.

Modulator encodes the HD camera signals and puts them on a digital QAM(TV channel), like 2.1 and 2.2, or 66.1 or 66.2, you choose the channels to avoid local interference.

 

You put an antenna on its output, so it is Broadcasting these 3 or 4 TV channels, same as mountain top antennas broadcast your local TV channels, just way shorter range, you can add amplifier to boost its range.

Any TV within range could pick up these channels, small antenna on the back, since 2005 all TVs sold in North America were required to have digital tuners.

You can also buy stand alone digital tuners for projectors or ??, ZeeVee sells those as well.