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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.
System Overview
Server: Cloud OBS
Broadcasting to:
Service: Twitch
Service: YouTube
Connected to:
Server: Local OBS
Connected to:
Source: Cameras
Connected to:
Control: Axis Companion
Control: Chat Bot
Source: Overlays
Control: Chat Bot
Server: Psynaps RTMP
Connected to:
Service: LiveU Service
Connected to:
Source: Livestream Backpack
Service: Larix Broadcaster
Connected to:
Source: Mobile Phone
Control: Chat Bot
Broadcast Studio
Software: OBS + Psynaps Cloud Server
Camera
DSLR: Sony Alpha a6400
Studio Lens: Sony SELP1650 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens
Telephoto Lens: Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens
Studio Lens (Station3Media): Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens
Tripod (Station3Media): Manfrotto MVT502AM Tripod and MVH500A Fluid Head
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
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Lens
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Lens (Station3Media)
K&F Concept Nano-X 82mm Circular Polarizer + Variable ND2-32 Filter (1- to 5-Stop) (Station3Media)
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
Audio
Rode Wireless GO II
Rode VideoMicro I Mic (for DSLR)
Rode RodeLink TX-BELT Wireless Beltpack Transmitter (for DSLR; Station3Media)
Rode RodeLink RX-Cam Camera Mounted Wireless Receiver (for DSLR; Station3Media)
H6 Audio Recorder (for DSLR; Station3Media)
Roaming Animal Cam
Device: Google Pixel 7
Apps
Larix Broadcaster (broadcasting)
Speedify (internet bonding)
IRL Chat (alerts + chat)
Network + Enclosure Cameras
- 16 Network Switches,
- 13 WiFi Access Points,
- 31 Cameras,
- 5 Microphones
Server: Cloud OBS
Model: Open Broadcaster Software
Links:
Network Switch: Studio
Model: Ubiquiti USW-24-PoE
Connection: Cloud
Links:
Server: Local OBS
Model: Open Broadcaster Software
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Studio
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-FlexHD
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Reptile Room
Model: Ubiquiti USW-24-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Noodle
Model: AXIS M5525-E (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Patchy
Model: AXIS M5075-G (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Toast
Model: AXIS M5075-G (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Georgie
Model: AXIS M5075-G (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Georgie Water
Model: AXIS P1245 (Fixed)
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Critter Cave Upper
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Zebra Isopod
Model: AXIS M5075-G (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Spanish Orange Isopod
Model: AXIS M5075-G (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Critter Cave Lower
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Hank
Model: AXIS M5075-G (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Hank Corner
Model: AXIS M1065-LW (Fixed)
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: HQ
Model: Ubiquiti USW-16-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
WiFi Access Point: HQ
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-FlexHD
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Area Wide
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-Pro
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Training Center
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
WiFi Access Point: Pasture
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-Pro
Connection: Ethernet
Media Converter: Pasture
Model: TP-Link MC220L
Connection: Fiber
Links:
Network Switch: Pasture
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Audio I/O Interface: Pasture Audio I/O
Model: AXIS T6112 Mk II
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Pasture
Model: AXIS Q6135-LE (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Microphone: Pasture Microphone
Model: AXIS TU1001-VE
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Studio Radio
Model: airMAX NanoStation 5AC Loco
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
WiFi Access Point: Parrot Radio
Model: airMAX NanoStation 5AC Loco
Connection: WiFi
Links:
Network Switch: Parrot
Model: Ubiquiti USW-24-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Parrot
Model: AXIS P5676-LE (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Speaker: Parrot Speaker
Model: AXIS C1610-VE Network Sound Projector
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Parrot
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-Pro
Connection: Ethernet
Audio I/O Interface: Parrot Audio I/O
Model: AXIS P8221 I/O Audio Module
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Microphone: Parrot Microphone
Model: AXIS TU1001-VE
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Nutrition House
Model: Ubiquiti USW-24-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Nutrition House
Model: OBSBOT Tiny 4K (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Nutrition House
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-FlexHD
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Wall Switch
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera Control Unit: Spare Control Module
Model: AXIS F9114
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Spare Upper
Model: AXIS F4105-LRE (Fixed)
Connection: Coax
Camera: Spare Middle
Model: AXIS F4105-LRE (Fixed)
Connection: Coax
Camera: Spare Lower
Model: AXIS F4105-LRE (Fixed)
Connection: Coax
Camera Control Unit: Chin Control Module
Model: AXIS F9114
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Chin Upper
Model: AXIS F4105-LRE (Fixed)
Connection: Coax
Camera: Chin Middle
Model: AXIS F4105-LRE (Fixed)
Connection: Coax
Camera: Chin Lower
Model: AXIS F4105-LRE (Fixed)
Connection: Coax
Network Switch: Power Distribution
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Network Switch: Crow
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Lite-16-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Crow Outside
Model: AXIS M5525-E (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Crow Inside
Model: AXIS M5525-E (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Crow
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-Pro
Connection: Ethernet
Audio I/O Interface: Crow Audio I/O
Model: AXIS P8221 I/O Audio Module
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Microphone: Crow Microphone
Model: AXIS TU1001-VE
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Wolf
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Pro-24-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Wolf SwitchPen
Model: AXIS Q6155-E (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Wolf Pond
Model: AXIS Q6318-LE (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Wolf Deck
Model: AXIS Q6318-LE (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Wolf Den 1
Model: AXIS P1435-LE (Fixed)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Wolf Indoor
Model: AXIS P5676-LE (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Speaker: Wolf Speaker
Model: AXIS C1610-VE Network Sound Projector
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Wolf Indoor
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Wolf Deck
Model: Ubiquiti USW-Flex
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Wolf Den 2
Model: AXIS P1455-LE (Fixed)
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Wolf Deck
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M
Connection: Ethernet
Network Switch: Marmoset
Model: Ubiquiti USW-24-PoE
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Camera: Marmoset Outside
Model: AXIS M5525-E (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Marmoset Inside
Model: AXIS M5525-E (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Marmoset
Model: Ubiquiti U6-Mesh
Connection: Ethernet
Audio I/O Interface: Marmoset Audio I/O
Model: AXIS D3110 Connectivity Hub
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Microphone: Marmoset Microphone
Model: AXIS TU1001-VE
Connection: Ethernet
Media Converter: Fox
Model: FS UMC-1F1T
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Network Switch: Fox
Model: Ubiquiti US-8-150W
Connection: Fiber
Links:
Camera: Fox
Model: AXIS M5525-E (PTZ)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Fox Corner
Model: AXIS M2036-LE (Fixed)
Connection: Ethernet
Camera: Fox Den
Model: AXIS P3268-LV (Fixed)
Connection: Ethernet
WiFi Access Point: Fox
Model: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M
Connection: Ethernet
Audio I/O Interface: Fox Audio I/O
Model: AXIS P8221 I/O Audio Module
Connection: Ethernet
Links:
Microphone: Fox Microphone
Model: AXIS TU1001-VE
Connection: Ethernet
Open-source
This website, and our Twitch extension, are open-source on GitHub. We're always looking for contributors to help us improve them!
Website: github.com/alveusgg/alveusgg
Extension (Twitch): github.com/alveusgg/extension
Chatbot (Twitch): github.com/alveusgg/chatbot
