WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

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Yehuda Kaminsky

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WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostTue Apr 18, 2017 2:35 pm

Hello,

I'm new to this forum.
Does somebody knows why is WEB PRESENTER is not available in many stores?
Is it related to the audio synchronization issue?

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Yehuda
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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostTue Apr 18, 2017 7:33 pm

It's made by blackmagic....

All their products are made on short run production lines and so they have frequent issues with availability.

It's not a great product anyway so I'd take the opportunity to buy something different anyway.


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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostTue Apr 18, 2017 11:18 pm

I'm very new to all this. What would be alternative products to Web Presenter that would accomplish the function.

Many thanks!
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Yehuda Kaminsky

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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostWed Apr 19, 2017 6:30 am

Tom, thank you for the reply
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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostThu Apr 20, 2017 2:06 am

Steven...
A reasonable mid spec PC (you may already have this)
A capture card (BMD have a few)
OBS software (Streaming software https://obsproject.com/)
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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostThu Apr 20, 2017 9:01 pm

Thank you very much Harry. I appreciate it.
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Scott Smith

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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostFri Apr 21, 2017 12:40 am

A capture card is not exactly a direct replacement for this. They are similar. Most capture cards require the software you are using to take control of the capture card via installed drivers that accompany the card. The Web Presenter uses a more generic protocol of UVC drivers, so that it appears to your computer like a web cam. Similar, but different, depending on your usage. In some cases, they would be practically the same. For Skype or similar, the capture card will not work well for you, or even at all - while for professional editing software, like Premiere Pro, the web presenter would give subpar quality video.

The more direct replacement for the web presenter would be an AJA U-Tap or a Magewell XI100DUSB. But if you can use a more professional interface, the plethora of capture cards are generally higher quality.
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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostFri Apr 21, 2017 5:14 pm

The Web Presenter is currently in stock at B&H, got a email today.
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Yehuda Kaminsky

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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostFri Apr 28, 2017 1:13 pm

Denny Smith wrote:The Web Presenter is currently in stock at B&H, got a email today.
Cheers

thanks for the update!
I got one from Adorama recently. How can i check the firmware version?
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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostFri Apr 28, 2017 4:17 pm

To check the Firmware download the Software upadte Utility and connect to the USB on the front.

They say a new FW is coming next week for better audio selection.
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Yehuda Kaminsky

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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostSat Apr 29, 2017 7:00 pm

Phil Hadfield wrote:To check the Firmware download the Software upadte Utility and connect to the USB on the front.

They say a new FW is coming next week for better audio selection.


many thanks!
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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostSat Apr 29, 2017 11:49 pm

In addition to the audio improvements in the upcoming firmware, there are also some options to control the switching crossfade effects. The Menu Button and Spin Dial will now have usable functions to control various options. I saw this new firmware in action at NAB.
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Re: WEB PRESENTER availability in stores

PostSun Apr 30, 2017 5:26 am

Thanks John, these are the updates I have been waiting for before I buy one.
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