HuddleCamHD HC20X-Simpltrack2 Auto Tracking PTZ Camera

The SimplTrack2 is a dual-sensor auto-tracking camera designed for lecture capture and video production applications. Unlike single-sensor auto-tracking cameras, SimplTrack2 has stage awareness for a “set and forget” setup in classrooms and video productions. Simplify your lecture capture or conference recording workflow with the HuddleCamHD SimplTrack2. The flexible output options—which include SDI, DVI (HDMI), and USB—make this camera ready for lecture capture, video conference, or live streaming.

SKU: HC20XSIMPLTRACK2
MPN: HC20X-SIMPLTRACK2

$2,999.00 reg.
$2,299.00 PROMO

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3x Optical Zoom​ PTZ USB Camera​

Designed with a wide variety of conferencing setups in mind, the PTZ USB 2.0 series is ideal for small to medium-sized conference rooms. 

SKU: HC3XBKG2
MPN: HC3X-BK-G2

$399.00 reg.
$299.00 PROMO

PTZ Cameras with Audio 

3XA
Black SKU: HC3XABK
White SKU: HC3XAWH
$599.00 reg.
$399.00 PROMO

10XA
Black SKU: HC10XABK
White SKU: HC10XAWH
$899.00 reg.
$599.00 PROMO

HuddleCamHD Webcam

The Webcam 104 features a stunning wide-angle 104° field of view. With a USB 2.0 video connection, this webcam is ideal for virtually any meeting software. Designed with a wide variety of portable and small-room conferencing setups in mind, it is ideal for video conferencing.

SKU: HCWEBCAM104V2
MPN: HC-WEBCAM-104-V2

$75.00 reg.
$38.00 PROMO

HuddleCamHD Go

The HuddleCam Go is an all-in-one camera, microphone and speaker perfect for enhancing your on-the-go or small meeting video conferences. The HuddleCam Go turns any computer into a robust videoconferencing system, compatible with web-based video conferencing software.

SKU: HCGOBK
MPN: HC-GO-BK

$299.00 reg.
$149.00 PROMO

HuddleShare

The HuddleShare is a hassle-free, wireless content-sharing device designed to support the needs of the modern conference room. You no longer have to worry about installing expensive audiovisual cabling to collaborate with your team.

SKU: HCHUDDLESHARE
MPN: HC-HUDDLESHARE

$499.00 reg.
$399.00 PROMO

HuddlePair

Versatile and portable, the HuddlePair combines a webcam and a speakerphone to create an audio and videoconferencing solution that can be set up anywhere. The camera includes an internal wireless dongle, providing complete connection and power with a single USB 2.0 cable.

SKU: HCHUDDLEPAIR
MPN: HC-HUDDLEPAIR

$399.00 reg.
$299.00 PROMO

Foley has experienced the troubles houses of worship can run into during the production. This is why he believed the NDI upgrade can make all the difference.

“The point is, once you install the control software for each camera you can expand what you (or the ministry) are trying to accomplish! No running extra cabling, revamping your system, or having to become a rocket scientist when it comes to extending the value of what you already may have in your church or, in this case, churches. So, the tasks at hand are programming your camera moves if you are using SimplTrack 2 and loading in the NDI License. It really is a no brainer. It’s going to save your church time and money and allow you to expand your worship outreach and your capabilities in production. Honestly, just the time you will save in cabling with be worth it.”

Mark Foley

Current owners of the SimplTrack2 can download and install the latest control software to get the NDI upgrade now. The pre-licensed NDI SimplTrack2 are on track to begin shipping in early 2022.

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New PT-JOY-G4 Joystick Controller

On June 22nd PTZOptic’s annouced their 4th generation joystick controller, the PT-JOY-G4. With outputs for RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, and Ethernet control signals, the PT-JOY-G4 can connect to new equipment and legacy cameras from a wide range of brands, including PTZOptics, Sony, and others. Important features include 255 camera presets, 9 Quick presets, VISCA over IP & Serial contro and more. Matt Davis, director of technology and information systems at PTZOptics says “We really wanted this joystick to just work. No matter what cameras you’re using or what kind of control signals you’re sending, adding the PT-JOY-G4 into your production workflow makes your life instantly easier.”

HuddleCamHD NDI Rollout

HuddleCamHD annouced their firmware update avilable for their SimplTrack2 and HuddleView cameras. This firmware update brings NDI|HX capabilities to the cameras.

“Our enterprise customers have been clamoring for this,” says Davis, “And for good reason. Now, they’ll be able to manage hundreds of cameras—or send feeds to hundreds of endpoints—centrally and securely, using their existing local area network infrastructure.”

Free Training Resources

Paul Richards, Marketing Director of PTZOptics and HuddleCamHD has released a book The Unofficial Guide to NDI that is available for free download here. The book provides a deep dive into all available technologies and tools for IP video production. Paul Richards says “This is the perfect book for anyone interested in the future of video production. NDI can eliminate the need for custom cabling, interfaces, capture cards, and black boxes. This kind of versatility and simplicity is where video streaming is headed.”

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In this video, you can see how Shiloh Ministries in Mercer, Pennsylvania has set up and optimized the SimplTrack2 auto tracking camera inside of their House of Worship. The SimplTrack2 is an auto-tracking camera that is ideal for large spaces because it features a 20X optical zoom with the ability to automatically track a subject on stage. This allows you to mount the SimplTrack2 up to 55 feet away from the stage and still capture close up views of your pastor during services.
When you are setting up a SimplTrack2 you have a couple video options to consider. First of all you can connect the camera directly to any computer using a USB 3.0 port. This is ideal for Zoom meetings where your Pastor wants to stay connected with an online audience. You can also use the USB connection for simple streams using a software like OBS for example, to live stream a sermon to Facebook. The SimplTrack2 also features an SDI connection which is better for long cable runs back to a video production area. SDI cables generally require a SDI to USB capture card or hardware video switcher to use with a live streaming software like OBS, Wirecast or vMix so that you can connect to Facebook Live, YouTube or Zoom. The camera also features a DVI/HDMI video output of the camera that can be used with HDMI based video switchers. Many churches like to use the HDMI output with a confidence monitor so that the pastor can see where the camera is at all times. The DVI output can easily be converted to HDMI and used with hardware video production systems like the ATEM which include a USB output that you can connect to your computer for live streaming and video recording.

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Pairing the two together make the ideal solution for lecture capture. The Pearl Nano can be easily integrated into popular learning management systems, and the SimplTrack auto-tracking PTZ camera can automatically follow a presenter from up to 55’ away when installed in a classroom. Check out the video going over this setup.

In this video, we are going to set up an Epiphan Pearl Nano with a HuddleCamHD SimplTrack2 camera to show it can be used as a lecture capture solution. The Epiphan Pearl is the ideal lecture capture recording device that can be easily integrated into popular learning management systems such as Panopto and Kaltura. The HuddleCamHD SimplTrack2 is an auto-tracking camera that can automatically follow a presenter from up to 55’ away when installed in a classroom. By using the Pearl Nano with the SimplTrack2 we can schedule lecture recordings directly through Panopto or Kaltura while also recording and streaming with the Pearl Nano whenever a lecture is being given. We will also use the Pearl nano to create a few different layouts to show presentations and camera video together.”

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