Twitch PC

From YSTV Documentation Wiki

Twitch PC is an OB kit that was purpose made from a YuFund grant allocation. Originally envisioned and planned by Ben Allen and then built and upgraded by Jamie Parker-East, OB5 was the start of YSTV's transition away from ATEM video switchers and to software switching using decklinks and software like OBS and vMix.

The name Twitch PC comes from an inside joke with Ben Allen, started by Will Stirk, about the apparent over the top specifications of the streaming pc for the time. Despite this, the name used to refer to the kit is usually just OB5.

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OB5 in "action mode" ready to stream (March 2023).

Current Contents

Yoda currently contains the following equipment:

  • OB5 Streaming PC
  • SDI Patch Pannel
  • 13A IEC Power Distribuition Unit
  • Wireless Access Point
  • Focusrite Scarlett 18I20 Interface
  • 13A Rack Mounted Sockets
  • Audio Monitor
  • VIdeo Monitor
  • Built-in Keyboard & Mouse
  • Rack Mounted Shelf
OB Kit Specification:
Attribute Infomation
Video Switcher Software Switcher (via 2 decklinks)
Switcher Control Software - OB5 Streaming PC
Video Monitor 1080p Built-In Monitor
Video Inputs 8x SDI
Video Outputs 8x SDI (Same as inputs but each can only do in or out at once)
Sound Focusrite Scarlett 18I20 Interface
Networking Needs a router but has a wireless access point
Video Encoder OB5 Streaming PC
Peripherals Keyboard & Mouse
Structural Notes Rack Mounting
Flight Case Large-Wide, Wheeled Flight Case
Notes
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Back of the inside of OB5 - Before the cable tidying done in March 2023
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Front of the inside of OB5

Versions

Mark I (2023 - Present)

OB5 was constructed by Jamie Parker-East, using all the component's Ben Allen had planned out from YuFund.