VIDIKOM Blog
Video production guides and buying advice
Practical guides on PTZ cameras, live production, conferencing, streaming and the Production Pro software.
Video over IP networking · 15 November 2026PoE Switch for PTZ Cameras: Power, Bandwidth and IP SetupHow to choose and set up a PoE switch for PTZ cameras: power budgets, NDI|HX bandwidth, 100 m cable rules and a simple IP address plan for live production.
Conferencing · 14 November 2026Conference Room Speakerphone: How to Choose by Room SizeA practical guide to matching a conference room speakerphone to your room size and headcount, with clear rules for pickup range, daisy-chaining, expansion microphones and placement.
Church live streaming · 13 November 2026Church Live Streaming Equipment List: What You Actually NeedThe core church live streaming equipment list is two or three PTZ cameras, a hardware switcher that streams and records, a PoE network, a dedicated audio feed from the sound desk and a simple way to coordinate volunteers. This guide explains each item, the trade-offs and sample setups by church size.
Live production · 12 November 2026How to Choose a PTZ Joystick Controller for Live ProductionA practical buying guide to PTZ joystick controllers. It covers control protocols, preview, tally and power, compares the Talvo Control 7 and Control 7 Pro, and includes a 4-camera setup you can copy.
PTZ cameras · 11 November 202612x vs 20x vs 30x PTZ Camera: How Much Zoom Do You Need?The right PTZ zoom depends on throw distance and the tightest shot you need. Here is a simple rule of thumb, worked examples and the Veyra models that fit 12x, 20x and 30x rooms.