The Tech and Teaching Podcast

Jordan and Eric discuss the positioning of cameras when you want to use more than one. They break down an ESPN3 broadcasting manual to show off positioning. We are also inviting all tech, business, and broadcasting teachers to our Striv Summer Workshop on June 5th at the Holthus Center in York, NE

Welcome to the Tech & Teaching Podcast LIVE! In this episode, our hosts Jordan and Eric will be answering questions from teachers about broadcast audio, capture cards, computer hardware, and Wirecast.

In episode 9 of the Tech & teaching Podcast, Eric and Jordan dive into the streaming software: Wirecast. When Taylor started Striv 10 years ago, we tried different softwares—IBM's Ustream, Teradek's Cube, & more. And Wirecast became the best option to serve our schools. NOTE: this is NOT a Wirecast vs. OBS comparison video.

In episode 8 of the Tech & Teaching Podcast, Jordan & Eric dive into the WHAT, HOW, and WHY around computer hardware and specs. Get ready to nerd out!

Jordan says, “If you get a computer with an Apple Silicon Processor in it, you’re good to go. It doesn’t matter if it is the M1 or the M2 or the super ultra max pro. YOU’RE GOOD!”  You can stream on the MacBook Air—which is incredible to think about. BUT if you are going to be streaming in a warm environment, you may want to upgrade to the MacBook Pro for the built-in fans. Depending on your streaming setup, the Mac Mini may be a great and more affordable option, too!

If you’re in the PC world, the Intel processor you need for streaming is at the minimum an i5 but preferably an i7. Stay away from low-power processors, WE WANT HIGH POWER ALL THE TIME! Don’t skimp on GB of RAM, just get the 16GB. For graphics cards, 4GB is the middle ground and worth it. Don’t forget the ethernet port, and by the way, a gaming laptop would work well for streaming (but be sure to look at the processor & RAM)!

Be sure to shop from over 2100 manufacturers at Striv AV: strivav.com.

MacBook Air with M1 Chip: https://apple.co/3L8nCR7

MacBook Air with M2 Chip: https://apple.co/3mwFdIl

MacBook Pro with M2: https://apple.co/3ZLQ7Iu

Mac Mini with M2: https://apple.co/3J4mWtB

HyperDrive 9-in-1 USB-C Hub: http://bit.ly/3ITQkT2

Lenovo Legion: http://bit.ly/3ZTAKxB

In episode 7 of the Tech & Teaching Podcast, Eric & Jordan talk all things capture cards. Find out which capture card gets ran over by the Striv van (aka Turbo) and who is the winner for the BEST capture card. Or is a capture card at all even?  

Shop capture cards and more at Striv AV—strivav.com  

-Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Recorder 3G: http://bit.ly/3kG35J6

-HMDI Video Capture Card to USB: https://amzn.to/3Zcm90w

-Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2: http://bit.ly/3ZsPROv

-AVMatrix HDMI/SDI to USB 3.1 Video Capture: http://bit.ly/3IHAyuq

-Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher: http://bit.ly/3Fa26YL 

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Today it’s the WHAT, the HOW, and the WHY of Audio Broadcasting Equipment

What we’re talking about - Audio broadcast equipment, namely the soundboard, headsets, and other peripherals like Y splitter, headphone amp, crowd mic

How we use the equipment, including soundboard settings

- Eric explains Gain, equalizers, Volume, and Main Mix

Why we use these products

A- good quality sound a good price point

B- bad audio will make someone stop watching immediately

C- ease of use

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Products featured:

BPHS 1 Headsets

Mackie Soundboard

1/4" Y splitter

Headphone Amp

ProFX10v3 Announcer Bundle

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Striv is at the intersection of digital media education and delivers an engaging curriculum, innovative audio-visual equipment, and an education-based streaming platform for K-12 schools.  Find out how Striv can help start and grow your school's digital media program at striv.tv/product

Join the conversation as Jordan & Eric answer all of your AMA questions about zoom controllers, tripods, cameras, field monitors, and other broadcast peripherals. 

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Striv is at the intersection of digital media education and delivers an engaging curriculum, innovative audio-visual equipment, and an education-based streaming platform for K-12 schools.  Find out how Striv can help start and grow your school's digital media program at striv.tv/product

-What is a field monitor, and what are some features to look for?

-Brand options (Lilliput, Feel World, etc)

-How we use them

-mounted on the bar

-mounted on camera

-camera operator bundle

-Confidence monitor for announcers

** product links

Lilliput 4K Camera Assist - https://strivav.com/product/lilliput-a7s-full-hd-7-inch-monitor-with-4k-camera-assist/

Camera Operator Bundle -https://strivav.com/product/camera-operator-bundle/

Atomos Ninja V - https://strivav.com/product/atomos-5-ninja-v-bundle-with-accessories-kit/

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Striv is at the intersection of digital media education and delivers an engaging curriculum, innovative audio-visual equipment, and an education-based streaming platform for K-12 schools.  Find out how Striv can help start and grow your school's digital media program at striv.tv/product

Big show for a big topic! Eric and Jordan discuss:

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Striv is at the intersection of digital media education and delivers an engaging curriculum, innovative audio-visual equipment, and an education-based streaming platform for K-12 schools. Learn more about how Striv can help start and grow your school's digital media program today. https://striv.tv/product

In this week's episode, we'll be discussing how a tripod can level up your broadcast. Whether you're live streaming student-led or professional-grade, the right video tripod can make smoother camera movements and capture level shots with ease.  

Tripod: https://strivav.com/product/miliboo-mtt606a-video-tripod-kit-with-myt802-fluid-head-aluminum/ 

Important questions to answer: What does fluid head mean? Why do you need a fluid-head tripod? What happens when you don’t have a good tripod?  Eric and Jordan also talk monopods and some best-use scenarios. 

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About Striv Striv is at the intersection of digital media education and delivers an engaging curriculum, innovative audio-visual equipment, and an education-based streaming platform for K-12 schools. Download the Striv TV app today on iOS, Android, Roku, and FireTV. Learn more on how your school can start education-based streaming today. https://striv.tv/product