Three reasons:

1. Quality.

We use high quality audio, video and computer hardware to produce, capture, encode and stream the audio and video. Our courteous and trained staff apply best practices in video production, live video and sound mixing and audio remastering.

2. Reliability.

We use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) with multiple Point of Presences (PoPs) in North America, Europe and Asia to facilitate the smooth, uninterrupted worldwide delivery of the audio and video to whatever number of end users are required. The CDN allows us to scale to meet changing needs.

3. Complete streaming solution.

S80 Streaming Media, with its partner rVibe-Live, provides an end-to-end live event streaming platform - from planning and on-site production, through content capture, mixing, encoding, streaming and delivery and final presentation to your viewers via our embeddable player, we provide the complete turn-key solution. All we need is an Internet connection of at least 700Kbps and a small amount of space and you'll be streaming high quality video on-line in 30 minutes.

Our hardware preprocesses the source video to increase the quality and speed of the encoding that can't be achieved by software-only solutions. The hardware applies advanced noise reduction, scaling and filtering. Hardware 3D video noise reduction reduces and removes noise in the video caused by issues such as low lighting that are often uncontrollable in on-location environments. Hardware filtering smooths out the video imagery making it easier for a codec to compress. Hardware scaling adjusts the resolution of the video imagery for encoding. Audio preprocessing including dynamic range compression/expansion insures great-sounding audio even from unpredictable field sources.

All of this hardware preprocessing enables the software encoding of the video and audio to be done faster and more efficiently. Most other streaming providers have hardware that just captures the video, with no hardware preprocessing that improves the quality of the video before encoding.

We can bring your video and audio content to existing and new clients and customers around the world reliably and cost effectively. Applications for our end-to-end solution include:

• Live streaming of concert and theatrical events;
• Live streaming of promotions;
• Live streaming of House of Worship services;
• Corporate training; instead of bringing employees on-site for training, leverage our service to reach out remotely to train staff and reduce cost.

Here are some effective yet subtle, simple steps to take to significantly increase the quality of streamed audio and video.

1. Properly illuminate the stage and performers during the event.

The singular most important factor that enables a video camera to create a high quality image is the amount of light coming into the camera's lens.

• Low light = poor and "noisy" image
• Good light = great image
• Too much light = overexposed and bright image

Use adequate soft white light to illuminate the stage and performers. Even a small and unobtrusive increase in white light of 10% will significantly improve the quality of the image captured by S80 cameras for encoding and streaming.

2. Minimize red light on the stage and performers.

Red light is bad for video cameras because red is a "noisy" frequency. Lots of red light will cause cameras to add more noise (distortion) to the images they generate.

3. Allow room for S80 equipment and staff to operate.

S80 uses two main pieces of equipment: a streaming rig and small video mixer. A 2' x 4' table near the Front of House (FoH) or back of the room will accommodate this equipment and allow our systems engineer to operate the equipment effectively. Two to three high quality HD video cameras on tripods must be placed in areas where a videographer can operate to capture unobstructed full and side views of the stage. Video cables from the cameras need to be run to the S80 streaming rig.

A wired Ethernet connection to a network that uses a cable modem for Internet access is preferred. A wired connection is more reliable than a wireless connection since it isn't subject to RF interference or range issues. The Ethernet cable will be connected to the S80 streaming rig so its run must be unobtrusive and no longer than 100 feet.

A DSL modem may suffice depending on its upload speed. Cable modems typically provide a faster upload speed (~700Kbps) compared to that provided by DSL modems (~400-500Kbps).

A symmetrical T1 line at 1.544 Mbps for Internet access would be ideal. However, with T1 prices in the upper hundreds of dollars per month, it is not nearly as cost effective as a cable or DSL modem.

In the near future, WiMAX wireless Internet access may be available in major metropolitan areas like New York City and Chicago. WiMAX could be a viable performance and cost effective Internet access alternative to cable or DSL.

At least 700 Kbps, average, sustained. This allows for a 500Kbps video stream and a 128Kbps audio stream. This bandwidth allows us to encode the streamed video at 720x405 in a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Run the test located here to test the Internet connection speed. Take care to note the upload speed, not the download speed.

Yes, but only if the strength of the wireless signal in the area where the S80 streaming rig will be placed is strong and reliable enough to allow for uninterrupted Internet access during the event per the upload speed requirements above.

Please insure S80 staff has the venue's SSID (wireless network ID) and password well in advance of the event.

S80 differentiates itself by providing high quality live event streaming on the Internet. As such, our equipment is of the highest quality and reliability.

• A streaming rig consisting of an encoding computer built around a hardware video capture and preprocessing card and an audio interface with exceptional microphone pre-amplifiers
• Video mixer from Datavideo
• High definition video cameras such as the Canon XH-A1/G1 or Panasonic HVX200A
• Shure microphones

We prefer to place our equipment (streaming rig and video mixer) on a 2' x 4' table near the FoH (typically near the back of the room). This allows a balanced audio cable run of the room mix (if available) from the FoH console to the audio interface in the streaming rig. If no FoH console or room mix is available, S80 will mic the room and run balanced audio cables from the mics back to the audio interface. We can easily work with any preinstalled mics and/or patch panels.

The video cameras are placed on tripods, one in the back of the room for a full shot of the stage, while second and third cameras are positioned up-front near and to the side of the stage. These cameras capture close-ups of the performers and side angles of the stage. Video cables are run from these cameras back to the video mixer. One of these cameras is also used for interviews pre- and post-event and during intermission(s).

Only a 2' x 4' table for the streaming rig and video mixer and wherever the two or three cameras are placed on tripods. S80 understands the need to be unobtrusive and we pride ourselves on the small footprint of our gear. We make it a priority to work with you to insure the placement of our gear does not interfere with your patrons and employees.

• One systems engineer; he or she configures and operates the streaming rig (encoding of the captured audio and video) and the video mixer (providing real-time feedback to the videographers) to produce the event. The systems engineer will work with your on-site technical staff (such as your FoH engineer) to coordinate the sound and determine where S80 microphones can be placed.
• Two or three videographers; they operate the stage, close-up and side-stage video cameras. The lead videographer will work with you to place cameras to minimize interference with your patrons while maximizing the artistic and aesthetic production of the event.
• For larger events, a dedicated producer; he or she will operate the video mixer and provide real-time feedback to the videographers.

• a wired or wireless connection to the Internet with 700Kbps upload speed
• a balanced audio feed of the room mix from the venue's FoH (if possible)
• space for the S80 streaming rig and video cameras