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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Check out the 3 considerations Church Production recommends.

1. If you’re newer at streaming, consider this: Do I need an encoder? And why?    

If you are new to live streaming you may think that your smartphone can do it all. In reality you will need way more to provide the content your audience needs. Live streaming encoders can help get the job done and make your live stream better for your viewers.

2. How can an encoder or an upgrade to a new option make my life easier and our live stream more professional? 

The Teradek Vidiu X is a great encoder option to add to your workflow. According to Church Production “An encoder allows you to live stream from camera by simply translating the video and audio into a language that the internet and the live streaming viewing platforms, like YouTube and Facebook, can understand. For example, the Vidiu X encoder from Teradek can translate any HDMI video signal and audio to stream to your Facebook page.”

The Vidiu X is easy to use, affordable, and portable, making it great to deliver professional live streams.  

3. If we already have an encoder, what can the Vidiu X do to help us stream even better?    

The Vidiu X offers network bonding. This allows you to take your live stream on-the-go and share your upload across Ethernet, WiFi, and cell connections

The Vidiu X’s ability to perform network bonding means that it can share the upload across ethernet, WiFi, and cell connections. Chances are, your software/computer encoder is locked into just one. And almost every streaming ministry team knows the pain points that come with that—jitter and reduced video quality, conflicts with other software and updates, and the complicated drudgery of troubleshooting these scenarios.

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Check out some highlights Loren Alldrin of Church Production had to say about their first impression of the Vidiu X.

Teradek is clearly hoping churches will be drawn to the compact size, low cost and simplicity of Vidiu X.
Vidiu X is a compact, USB-powered streaming encoder with a single HDMI input and output. Designed to work with a single camera or downstream from a video switcher, Vidiu X offers HD video streaming at resolutions up to 1080p60 (H.264 at up to 15 Mbps, RTMP(S) and RTSP protocols). Vidiu X lacks SDI inputs, H.265 encoding and a few other features found on higher-end encoders, but these omissions allow Teratek to keep Vidiu X both compact and inexpensive.

Loren Alldrin

You can also monitor the live stream right from your phone or mobile device.
Vidiu X fits in the palm of your hand, but still has room for a front-panel display and user interface with joystick. Out back, an 1/8-inch jack functions as an audio input for stereo line or microphones. Ethernet and USB-C ports round out the Vidiu X’s connectors, while a standard SD card slot allows you to record your live stream. Vidiu X also has a place in the larger Teradek video world, as it can be added as a video source in the Airmix live switching and streaming app for the iPad.

Loren Alldrin

Teradek is clearly hoping churches will be drawn to the compact size, low cost and simplicity of Vidiu X. We look forward to testing the encoder to see how well it meets the needs of churches both large and small.

Loren Alldrin

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