Review: Teradek Vidiu X Ultra Slim HD Live Streaming Encoder
By Jamie G
Church Production recently reviewed the Teradek Vidiu X Encoder and according to them they think Teradek succeeded in creating a simple solution for the complex challenges of video streaming for modest church video production systems. The Vidiu X is perfect for remote streaming with its compact size, small enough to fit in the palm of one hand. It reliably broadcasts live video from almost any location to multiple streaming platforms – in high-definition, at the touch of a button. Check out what Church Production has to say about the Vidiu X.
Teradek believes one little box can solve a complex technical problem. That box is Vidiu X, a streaming encoder designed to handle all the nerdery required to give your church a solid, stable link to your online congregation. Vidiu X is not a video switcher or processor–it’s designed to sit downstream of all that. Think of Vidiu X as being where your video plugs into the internet.
Loren Alldrin
A stream is only as good as its internet connection, and here Vidiu X shines. In its basic configuration, you can connect the encoder by ethernet cable, wi-fi 6 or a USB cellular modem (compatible models from AT&T, Alcatel or Novatel). With a Sharelink cloud subscription, the conjunction in that previous sentence becomes and. Sharelink “bonds” multiple upload data connections into a single stream, which means your upload bandwidth is the sum of your ethernet, wi-fi and cellular modem bandwidth. If one of those drops out, the other two will still carry the bits. Most churches will likely use an ethernet connection to their main ISP plus a cellular modem or phone hotspot (over wi-fi). This isn’t quite as bulletproof as three connections, but it proves to be worlds better than just one.
Loren Alldrin
Out of the box, Vidiu X will stream to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo,Wowza or any RTMP(S) destination. More notable is the fact that a Sharelink subscription allows Vidiu X to stream to multiple services at the same time. Point Vidiu X to the Sharelink cloud, then use the web-based interface to select multiple “channels” for your stream. When you make your stream live, they all go live.
With a price tag of just $699 and no SDI video connectivity, Vidiu X is clearly targeted at churches with smaller budgets and simpler video production systems. For these users, Vidiu X is an impressive value. Add in a Sharelink subscription (starting at $24.99/month or $2/GB), and the capabilities of this little box take a significant jump to include multiple data streams feeding multiple streaming services.
Loren Alldrin
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