Technical Flowcharts for Wired Cameras, Wireless Cameras, CCTV Systems, Audio Integration and Live Streaming
System Overview
A multi-camera live broadcasting system collects video from cameras and audio from microphones or an audio mixer. The signals are brought into a laptop or PC, mixed using broadcasting software, and delivered to supported online streaming platforms.
CAMERA INPUTS
Professional Cameras / CCTV Cameras
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VIDEO INPUT SYSTEM
Capture Cards / NVR / Network Streams
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LAPTOP / DESKTOP PC
Video and Audio Sources
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OBS STUDIO
Scene Switching · Video Mixing · Graphics · Audio
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INTERNET CONNECTION
Stable Upload Bandwidth
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LIVE STREAM OUTPUT
YouTube Live
Facebook Live
Other Supported Platforms
SETUP 01
Wired Cameras + Single Multi-Input Capture Device
Multiple HDMI cameras connect to one capture device that supports the required number of simultaneous inputs.
Camera 1
HDMI Output
HDMI Output
Camera 2
HDMI Output
HDMI Output
Camera 3
HDMI Output
HDMI Output
Camera 4
HDMI Output
HDMI Output
Camera 5
HDMI Output
HDMI Output
Camera 6
HDMI Output
HDMI Output
↓ Individual HDMI cables
MULTI-INPUT VIDEO CAPTURE DEVICE
4-input or 6-input model, as required
↓ USB / Supported Interface
LAPTOP / PC
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OBS STUDIO
Mix camera feeds and switch scenes
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LIVE STREAM OUTPUT
Important: A device with multiple HDMI inputs
may output either individual camera feeds or one combined
video feed. Confirm its input-routing and USB output
capabilities before purchasing.
SETUP 02
Wired Cameras + Separate USB Capture Devices
Each camera has its own HDMI-to-USB capture device. The computer receives each camera as a separate video source, subject to device and software compatibility.
Camera 1
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 1
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 1
Camera 2
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 2
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 2
Camera 3
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 3
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 3
Camera 4
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 4
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 4
Camera 5
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 5
↓ HDMI
Capture Device 5
Camera 6
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