When managing video feeds for a multi-site church setup, using the right tools to send and receive high-quality streams is key to creating a smooth and professional experience across locations. With encoders and decoders designed for reliability and flexibility, you can seamlessly connect your campus locations and ensure the best possible visual and audio quality.

For multi-site streaming, the encoder is the starting point where your video feed is converted into a data stream, whether from SDI or HDMI. This stream is then uploaded to the cloud platform, ready to be delivered to decoders at remote locations. The decoder not only receives the feed but also includes built-in features like DVR for time slipping and cue setting, ensuring that your live broadcasts or recorded services transition smoothly across campuses.

Using server-grade hardware paired with the HEVC codec offers significant improvements in video quality. HEVC is especially effective for streaming black levels and enhancing image depth, providing a more vibrant, detailed picture. This ensures that your visual content is just as impactful for remote locations as it is in your primary venue.

The encoders and decoders also support multi-channel audio, allowing you to manage both web and local audio feeds effectively. You can send a mixed-down audio feed to your online audience while giving your local audio engineer control over the pastor’s microphone and other sound elements. For remote campuses with worship teams, you can send audio stems to keep everything in sync, ensuring cohesive and professional audio at every site.

These features make managing live-streamed and multi-site church services more efficient, offering greater flexibility and ensuring your broadcast content is consistent and high quality, no matter the location.