Overview
Chyron LIVE combines, in a unique user interface, all of the video inputs and outputs for your live production; asset management tools for images, graphics and clips; replay and telestration capabilities; commentary and an audio mixer.
Two large monitors are at the top of the interface. The monitor on the left is for Preview and is outlined in green. (LIVE always uses green to reference the preview state). Content in this monitor is ready to output. The monitor on the right is for Program and is outlined in red. (LIVE uses red to reference the on Program or live state). This is content that is currently in your output. The Preview and Program monitors are available in all views of LIVE.
- Modules: On the right, LIVE's navigation bar controls access to modules for dedicated purposes, including the Switcher and Playout module shown in the image above (for managing your entire live production including cutting video sources and keying graphics), the Browser (for organizing assets and creating playlists), the Replay and Telestration module (for creating and illustrating replay clips), Audio Mixer (for managing audio levels and mixes), Commentary (for adding commentary) Matchpad (dedicated for sports control) and finally, the Multiviewer for monitoring video and audio sources . In select modules, the center area only displays task-specific tools. For example, with the Telestration module selected you can add illustrative arrows and spotlights while you continue to access switching capabilities.
- Video Inputs: At the bottom of the interface, LIVE displays all the available video inputs. Here, you can view a real-time preview of the content available as well as switch between video inputs. This is available from all modules with the exception of the Commentary and Audio Mixer modules.
- Playlists: On the left of the interface, LIVE displays your playlists. You can build these playlists to suit your production, by dragging and dropping assets such as graphics or clips from the Browser.
- Playout: In the center of the screen, in the Switcher module, LIVE displays graphic and clips items that can be added into the production. Playout shows both loaded or cued items and items playing on the graphic outputs. You can load and play from the thumbnail in the playlist or drag and drop items from your playlist to the appropriate channels here, in order to preview and then play them.
Commentary
The Commentator module allows commentators to view both Preview and Program outputs, or switch to a large Program only view for focused monitoring. It also provides an intuitive interface to connect and manage their audio input. Additionally the 'How to' section helps them with simple instructions and troubleshooting.
LIVE can have up to 4 commentators, 2 Browser Audio (WebRTC) and 2 SRT commentators.
- To enable Commentators, go to Settings, Commentary and enable the desired Audio type.
- Click on the Commentary icon on the navigation bar and select the preferred view
- The commentator assigns themselves as the commentator via their web browser and allows access to their microphone if using browser audio
- Commentators can mute and unmute themselves as well as see their levels in the Audio mixer
- Unmute the Browser tab to hear the audio (mix minus is automatically configured for commentators
Audio Mixer
The Audio Mixer allows volume control and customize audio settings for commentator's mic and cameras. A mini mixer is available in some modules for quick access (on the top right section). The Audio Mixer supports multi-touch touchscreen control.
- Click on the Audio icon to open the full-frame Audio Mixer.
- This is a dedicated audio mixer panel, with mic and volume controls for all audio inputs and route inputs and Output Audio
- Click Page 1 to open the camera (1-6) and clips settings.
- Click on Page 2 to open the GFX1, GFX2 and COM1 faders.
To manage audio routing see the Audio Mixer module.