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audio mixer; to your video conferencing equipment and to the Internet. (Your Set-up from a Distance)
conferencing equipments. (For your performances). |
Software -
Guitar pick-up -
Video camera - Digital camera-
Loudspeakers or Main speakers -
Projector - Laptop computer- Desktop Computer-
Feedback Suppressor - Amplifier - Speakers - |
| Video Conferencing Equipments and Sound Reinforcement System |
| Electronic Equipments and Connectors Needed To Start Point to Point Online Gigging |
Do It Yourself - How to Install Point to
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| Interactive Online Gigging Innovations |
- Do It Yourself - Rock Band Musical
- Instruments Installation Guide
- How to Install Audio Mixer to Your Video
- Conferencing Equipments
What is a Codec?
- A codec is an electronic device - hardware, e.g. Polycom
V500, or a computer program - software, e.g. Polycom PVX
PC Software capable of coding/decoding or compressing
/decompressing audio/video signals from analog source
audio/video signals as these are transmitted through the Internet which are
then reconverted to analog by a receiving codec for replay on a video or PC
monitors and speakers, hence the name Co-Dec.
This is the core technology utilized in video conferencing so that when you see
or hear the word “codec”, it pertains to a video conferencing unit or software.
Analog audio/video signals - are varying energies from sounds and images
converted into electrical signals such as voltages or currents detected by
movements of a pointer on an electrical dial.
Digital audio/video signals - are numerical values or information of signals
coming from sounds and images in a form of a set of binary digits or numbers,
e.g.the number you see in a digital watch or as in digital recording on a computer.
The transmitting codec encodes or compresses digital audio/video signals as
these are transmitted through the Internet or the other way around, and
the receiving codec, decodes or decompresses the same signals in real time for
listening and viewing through audio/video devices such as televisions, home
theater systems, your laptop and desktop computers' display panels.
Polycom PVX PC Software Application
A kind of Codec which is a computer program or a software for installation to
your laptop or desktop computer in order to deliver encoded or compressed
digital audio/video signals through the Internet and decoded or decompressed
into an analog audio/video signals for listening and viewing by a receiving codec
from distant places all over the world where high-speed Internet is available.
This is a low cost codec software application, very affordable and suitable for
online gigging innovations to start the gig or rehearsals with your rock band
members and also other interactive home video conferencing innovations for
your families and friends from a distance to join your online birthday parties and
other special family occasions.
FREE Trial Version
You can download a Free Trial Version of Polycom PVX Software application to
your Laptop or desktop computer. Try to see among yourselves how easy it is to
start point to point online gigging with your rock band members from a distance.
I'm sure you'll be interested to buy this software after a hands-on experience
and after being able to learn the nitty-gritty aspects of setting up your online
gigging equipments.
Included in the Polycom Free Trial PVX Application Download are comprehensive
guidelines on how to download and install the software, Internet and Intranet
Calling White paper, Information on recommended USB webcam, Requirements
list and PVX datasheet. Study these guidelines, don't just read it, but digest it
and follow the system set-up screens until you have completely downloaded
Polycom PVX software.
If you are a Newbie in this field, you'll encounter difficulties in following the above
instructions. I advise you to seek for help from a computer savvy, and tell your
band members to watch the installation process intently, so that it would be very
easy for all of you to do the task among yourselves as you get familiar with the
process of setting up your band's video conferencing equipments.
High-end video conferencing equipments such as high-density codecs,
webcams video cameras and microphones are available for upgrades as you
gain more set-up experience and at the same time, being able to cope up with
the increasing budget as your rock band is becoming more popular. You can
choose the latest array of models from Polycom, the leading manufacturer of
video conferencing equipments.
Install audio mixer to your video conferencing equipments
to start point to point online gigging
After downloading the Polycom Free Trial PVX software and becoming familiar
with the different operating procedures, you are now ready to install your
audio mixer to your video conferencing equipments.
Two ways to connect your mixer to your Desktop or Laptop computers in
order to start point to point online gigging:
Point to point online gigging equipments connectivity diagram
to start point to point online gigging
After downloading the Polycom Free Trial PVX software and becoming familiar
with the different operating procedures, you are now ready to install your
audio mixer to your video conferencing equipments.
Two ways to connect your mixer to your Desktop or Laptop computers in
order to start point to point online gigging:
- USB Port (Universal Serial Bus) - connect your USB from your Behringer
XENYX audio mixer with USB/Audio Interface for direct plug and play to
your Desktop or Laptop computer USB ports.
- Audio Line-in Port (accepts audio line-in devices such as CD/DVD Player,
Blu-ray, recorders, audio mixers, etc.) - connect your audio mixer to your
laptop or desktop computer using a Y-connector with the left and right
RCA connectors on the two terminals and a stereo 3.5 mm TRS connector
on the other end. You can see these from the pictures on your right.
- The RCA connector (left and right) are plugged to the left and right
outputs of the CD/Tape output of the audio mixer and the 3.5 mm stereo
TRS is plugged to the Audio Line-in of your Desktop or Laptop computer.
A meter or two of shielded wire connector is used to allow ample
distance from each equipment.
Point to point online gigging equipments connectivity diagram
Point A
Point B
Red Lines - show microphone connection from the lead vocalist to the audio
mixer in Point A and vocals, drums, electric guitars' pick-up and microphones
to the audio mixer in Point B. XLR connectors with shielded wires are used to
connect your microphones to the audio mixer.
Green Lines - show Polycom Via Video ll Camera connections using USB
connectors to both Desktop and Laptop computers' USB ports in points A
and B, respectively.
You can use the webcam of your choice from the list of recommended USB
webcams included in the Polycom Free Trial PVX download comprehensive
guidelines.
Video cameras or digital cameras can be used instead of webcams after proper
PC configuration. Just try to explore your innovative prowess.
Blue Lines - shows HDMI connection for HDTV or RCA connections for
Standard TV to view video signals coming from point A and point B.
You can use your Home Theater, Living room mini-home theater or projectors
and screens installed in any part of your residence that serves the purpose as
the venue of your online parties.
mixer in Point A and vocals, drums, electric guitars' pick-up and microphones
to the audio mixer in Point B. XLR connectors with shielded wires are used to
connect your microphones to the audio mixer.
Green Lines - show Polycom Via Video ll Camera connections using USB
connectors to both Desktop and Laptop computers' USB ports in points A
and B, respectively.
You can use the webcam of your choice from the list of recommended USB
webcams included in the Polycom Free Trial PVX download comprehensive
guidelines.
Video cameras or digital cameras can be used instead of webcams after proper
PC configuration. Just try to explore your innovative prowess.
Blue Lines - shows HDMI connection for HDTV or RCA connections for
Standard TV to view video signals coming from point A and point B.
You can use your Home Theater, Living room mini-home theater or projectors
and screens installed in any part of your residence that serves the purpose as
the venue of your online parties.
| USB (black), FireWire (Blue), RCA (audio-red, white and video-yellow) connectors with Shielded Wires |
| Behringer Audio Mixer Microphone XLR port |
Line-out
Speakers
Speakers
Line-in
Audio Mixer
Audio Mixer
Microphone-In
| 3D 2-6 Channels Configuration Desktop Audio Card Ports |
| Behringer Audio Mixer CD/Tape Input Output Ports |
| Laptop Computer Line-in port |
Make adjustments . . .
The sweet success of your point to point online gigging depends on your ability to
make adjustments starting from your video conferencing equipments such as
digital or HD webcams, cameras, video cameras, codec, and sound reinforcement
systems.
High speed Internet, required specifications of your Desktop computer and Laptop
computer capabilities, the quality of your Rock Band musical instruments, electronic
equipments and accessories combined into one, and most of all, YOU and your
members, play a very important role in producing a harmonious, soothing to the
ears sounds that leads to the ultimate success of your group.
Remember that at this level, you can only perform in one point at a time. The lead
vocalist at point A performs and sings synchronously with the sounds and images
transmitted through the Internet from point B which the audience at point A can
view and listen through the audio and video systems.
The lead vocalist would be just like performing the "Karaoke" at point A, but with a
live back up in real time and in audiovisual virtual reality through the audio/video
systems from point B.
On the other hand, the lead vocalist can also perform in point B with the back-up
group listening to her voice and at the same time maintaining the rhythm while
playing their musical band instruments.
If you are the lead vocalist of a world famous rock band, who happen to be
spending your vacation in a distant resort, you can join the rehearsals with the
group and or do the online gig together with your group in USA using this low
cost video conferencing innovations.
Isn't it wonderful? Start now and experience the ecstatic feeling of being so near
yet so far, doing the interactive online gigging innovation with your Rock Band!
The sweet success of your point to point online gigging depends on your ability to
make adjustments starting from your video conferencing equipments such as
digital or HD webcams, cameras, video cameras, codec, and sound reinforcement
systems.
High speed Internet, required specifications of your Desktop computer and Laptop
computer capabilities, the quality of your Rock Band musical instruments, electronic
equipments and accessories combined into one, and most of all, YOU and your
members, play a very important role in producing a harmonious, soothing to the
ears sounds that leads to the ultimate success of your group.
Remember that at this level, you can only perform in one point at a time. The lead
vocalist at point A performs and sings synchronously with the sounds and images
transmitted through the Internet from point B which the audience at point A can
view and listen through the audio and video systems.
The lead vocalist would be just like performing the "Karaoke" at point A, but with a
live back up in real time and in audiovisual virtual reality through the audio/video
systems from point B.
On the other hand, the lead vocalist can also perform in point B with the back-up
group listening to her voice and at the same time maintaining the rhythm while
playing their musical band instruments.
If you are the lead vocalist of a world famous rock band, who happen to be
spending your vacation in a distant resort, you can join the rehearsals with the
group and or do the online gig together with your group in USA using this low
cost video conferencing innovations.
Isn't it wonderful? Start now and experience the ecstatic feeling of being so near
yet so far, doing the interactive online gigging innovation with your Rock Band!
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