Below you will find the minimum hardware requirements to broadcast on our network. We try to keep the requirements and setup costs low while maintaining the quality our customers have come to expect.
If you have questions or are in need of technical support regarding your hardware please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
Windows Based Computer
You need a computer with Windows 2000, XP or Vista, at least a 400Mhz processor and 256Mb of memory. Your hard drive should have at least 1 Gig of free space.
Camera
You can use any camcorder with a remote or a high-end camera that connects through a capture card like the Osprey Card.
Broadband Internet Connection
You need a fast and reliable internet connection (DSL, cable modem, etc.) with at least 300Kbit uplink of bandwidth.
Microphone
You need a microphone so you can talk to your customers. Our system transmits both video and audio. A quality microphone will produce the best results!
We supply you with all of the copy necessary to broadcast live video chat shows. Our software is free of charge and handles everything from video capture to chat.
Performer ApplicationThe Performer Application is used to broadcast live video and chat. During installation it configures your camera for broadcast and walks you through the quick and easy setup procedure.
Installing the Performer Application is just like any other program you've installed in the past. When it starts up, it will also check for updates to ensure you have the latest version before broadcasting.
Ever have an abusive chatter in your room before? With our software this problem is a thing of the past! You can eject a chatter from your room and even ban them.
For studios with more than one performer, the Chat Monitor application is a vital tool for business. This single application lets you view all of your performers on a single screen!
On the main screen you can view all of your performers, the status of their room and general information about their video streams.
Clicking on a row brings up the chat room where you can talk to your performer, encourage customers to go private or view more detailed information on their video settings, etc.