Tech at Alveus

Alveus Sanctuary is a virtual education center, and with that comes the need for a lot of technology to make it all work, from livestream broadcast systems to PTZ cameras and microphones in the ambassador enclosures.

Broadcast Studio

Software: OBS + Psynaps Cloud Server
Camera: Sony Alpha a6400
Audio
- Wireless Mics: 4x Sennheiser XSW 1-ME3-A Wireless Headmic Set
- Overhead Mic: Audio Technica PRO45
- Monitoring: Xvive U4 Wireless in-Ear Monitor System
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen
Lighting
- Key Light: Elgato Ring Light
- Fill Light: 2x Godox SL150WII w/ Neewer 32"x32" Octagon Flash Softbox
Streaming PC
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070
- RAM: 32GB
- Storage: CORSAIR Force MP600 1TB SSD
- Control: Elgato Stream Deck
- Video Output: OREI HDMI Splitter UHDS-102C

Broadcast System

Local PC: MINISFORUM EliteMini TH80
- CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H
- RAM: 32GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
Remote PC: ROG Strix G10 Gaming Desktop PC
- CPU: Intel Core i7-11700
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB SSD
Software
- OBS: Used with assorted plugins
  - Transition Table
  - Source Copy
  - Advanced Scene Switcher
- Chat Control: Custom Node.js app for Twitch.tv chat features
  - Controls local and cloud OBS instances
  - Controls Axis PTZ cameras
Nutrition House
- PC: Beelink Mini PC w/ AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
- Camera: OBSBot

Outside Broadcasts

Livestream Backpack

Connectivity
- LiveU Solo
- Verizon Netgear Nighthawk MR1100-100NAS
- 2 x Inseego MC800 Modems
Power
- MAXOAK Laptop Power Bank 185Wh/50000mAh
- Krisdonia 50000mAh Laptop Power Bank
DSLR
- Sony a7R III Camera
- Rode VideoMicro I Mic
GoPro
- GoPro 11 + MediaMod w/ GoPro Labs firmware (clean HDMI out)
- ULANZI GP-4 Magnetic Quick Release for GoPro
- STUNTMAN Pack Mount Shoulder Mount for GoPro

Roaming Animal Cam

Device: Google Pixel 7
Apps
- Larix Broadcaster (broadcasting)
- Speedify (internet bonding)
- IRL Chat (alerts + chat)

Enclosure cameras + audio

Foxes
- Wide Angle: Axis M2036-LE (Fixed)
- Den: Axis P3268-LV (Fixed)
- Main: Axis M5525-E (PTZ)
Crows
- Indoor: Axis M5525-E (PTZ)
- Outdoor: Axis M5525-E (PTZ)
- Audio: Axis TU1001-VE w/ Axis P8221 I/O Audio Module
Georgie
- Main: Axis M5075-G (PTZ)
- Water: Axis P12 MkII (Fixed)
Noodle
- Main: Axis M5075-G (PTZ)
- Hide: Axis P12 MkII (Fixed)
Critter Cave
- Hank
  - Day: Axis M5075-G (PTZ)
  - Night: Axis M1065-LW (Fixed)
- Barbara / Baked Bean: Axis M5075-G (PTZ)
- Marty: Axis M5075-G (PTZ)
Parrots
- Main: Axis M5525-E (PTZ)
- Audio: Axis TU1001-VE w/ Axis P8221 I/O Audio Module
Pasture
- Main: Axis Q6135-LE (PTZ)
- Audio: Axis TU1001-VE w/ Axis P8221 I/O Audio Module

Open-source

Website: github.com/alveusgg/alveusgg
Extension (Twitch): github.com/alveusgg/extension