YoloBox: What to Know Before You Buy – Compatible Cameras, Bit Rate/FPS, and Audio Sync Overview
By Adam Noyes
The YoloLiv YoloBox is a popular HDMI switcher, monitor, recorder and encoder in the form factor of an android tablet. This device has recently become very popular, and with that comes some great videos from YoloBox users that walk through some of the features, and tips on the YoloBox.
One such user is Robert Hamm, who creates excellent videos on live streaming technology. His YoloBox video takes a deep dive into the device and some valuable tips. Check out the video below.
Yolobox is a Professional Multi-Camera Live Streaming & Switching all in one Android device!
- Connect
Connect to the internet via Ethernet/WiFi/4G, sign up your YoloLiv account, then plug your camera into YoloBox, you are way to go. - Capture
YoloBox can acquire video from numerous sources including cameras, GoPro, drone, local library, etc - Stream
Boost your viewership in cross-channels like Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, or any other RTMP(s) supported websites.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: What to know before you buy YoloBox
0:07 Quick History and overview
0:45 Not Sponsored Statement
1:37 Is YoloBox Buggy? Does it work Reliably?
3:11 Why People Think YoloBox is Buggy.
3:50 YoloBox is an AndroidTablet- Not a PC/Mac
4:13 Not Compatible with some Canon and Nikon DSLR Cameras
4:35 Compatible with Sony, Olympus, Fuji, and Panasonic Cameras
5:20 It will work for you. It works great for me.
6:28 Who is YoloBox for?
7:12 YoloBox isn’t for me. Any suggestions?
9:10 Intro to Gear Talk
9:36 Zoom f1 Body Pac Mic
10:38 Comica Boom XD 2 Mic Kit
12:03 Sennheiser Wireless XSWD Mic Kit
13:51 Zoom h6 Field Recorder
14:38 How to set audio chain to Unity
15:32 Audio workflow for low latency
15:56 How YouTube corrects bad audio
16:34 Zoom H1n Handy Recorder
16:53 Gaffers Tape
17:04 Swiss Army Knife
17:54 Sim Card, Wireless Hotspot, & Jet Packs
23:30 Best Practices for high stream quality
26:07 Get the best quality with Variable Bit Rate
28:05 Vaxis Atom 500 WIreless HDMI transmitter
33:30 The USB Port is Hit or miss with HDMI adapters
33:50 Works great with Atem Mini
34:23 Battery Bulge and Charge Issues