ADENA Hack: How to use a network camera to send microphone audio in Media Stations?

AREC Media Stations can capture audio from network sources using AAC-LC audio coding standard. Depending on the model of the station, this is available for RTMP, RTP, and sometimes RTSP network sources. Which network sources can be used with audio is described in the datasheet of each Media Station.

Particularly for the LS-US2, network may be the preferable way of connecting audio sources, as there are no 3.5mm line or mic inputs on the device. The station supports audio via all of its network protocols: RTP, RTMP, RTSP, and NDI|HX in the LS-US2N version, and you can watch the video below for an example of how this connection can be established, using RADA Duo and A-PC01 PanoCam as examples.

If you would like to know more about connecting audio from network sources to AREC, contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

ADENA Hack: How to use the wide and zoomed in streams of the A-PC01 PanoCam simultaneously?

The A-PC01 PanoCam is a versatile wide-angle camera that can be used in all kinds of environments: courts, lecture halls, city halls, culinary schools, and auditoriums among others. It is particularly useful in these environments as it can produce two streams simultaneously, one for capturing the whole audience fully zoomed out, and the other for zooming in on a particular segment of the camera’s field of view.

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You can get both camera’s streams through the RTSP and RTMP protocols. For RTSP, the camera’s zoomed in view/main stream can be accessed via the link rtsp://ip address of the camera/ch1 whereas the camera’s zoomed out view/substream can be accessed via the link rtsp://ip address of the camera/ch2. To access the camera’s streams through RTMP, open the camera’s web page and write the server URL and key in the Media Config page.

You can use PanoCam with all sorts of recording, streaming, or conferencing equipment, but we particularly recommend using it with AREC Media Stations, as they can fully utilise the camera’s potential. Adding the camera to the station is easy. In the default configuration, you can add the main stream through ONVIF, finding it in the Network Device Manager. You can then add the substream by selecting “Signal Type” -> “IP Stream” and “Protocol” -> “RTSP”. Otherwise, simply add both streams via RTSP. To control the camera’s PTZ through the Media Station, make sure to select VISCA-over-IP as the control protocol. Simply type the IP address of the camera and you are ready to go.

With the A-PC01 PanoCam, no audience member is left behind. If you would like to see how it works live, or want to know more about any of our other products, contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Capture your audience with our new PanoCam!

Dear ADENA Partners, we have exciting news! So often what is needed in a courtroom, lecture hall, city council, or any other location with a seated audience is a camera to capture everyone, with a wide enough angle, PoE, and other necessary features. We present to you our answer to this need, the A-PC01 PanoCam. 

With up to 4K resolution and a 120° field of view, the PanoCam will make sure that no attendee is left out of the image. Moreover, the camera supports PoE, making it very easy to set it up on ceilings and walls with just a network cable. Designed for these kinds of installations, PanoCam comes with a bracket included in the package, reducing the cost and simplifying the setup process.

PanoCam’s USB and Network outputs work simultaneously, giving users the freedom to use it as they wish. Furthermore, it produces two network streams: one shows the completely zoomed out image, whereas the other can pinpoint a specific area with ePTZ. You can use both streams at the same time, add them to the same AREC or other device, and switch dynamically between them.

Lastly, PanoCam also features a Line audio input and supports direct RTMP streaming, making it possible to use the camera as a standalone solution if needed. It doesn’t require applications to work and everything about it can be configured through the web interface.

PanoCam is already available. Take a look at its product page on our website and reach out to us at www.a-dena.com if you would like to see it working live.