Guides
Guides for churches, schools and venues
Practical advice on choosing, connecting and running PTZ cameras and streaming gear in South African venues, from the ClearCast Tech team.
Houses of worship
How to livestream a church service: a South African equipment checklist
Cameras, audio, upload speed, backup power and privacy. Everything a church needs for a reliable weekly stream.
Buying guideWhat zoom do I need? A PTZ camera distance guide
Shot widths at 10–30 m, and how far back you need to be to fit the whole stage, from real field-of-view figures.
Technical guideSDI, HDMI, USB or NDI? Choosing how to connect your cameras
Cable lengths, what each connection carries, and why most new multi-camera installs use NDI with PoE.
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