For churches holding services in rented spaces like theaters, the setup and teardown process can be time-consuming. However, with a well-designed mobile livestream cart, the process can be streamlined. In this guide, we’ll explore how to create a homemade mobile livestream cart that efficiently houses all necessary equipment for a church livestream production.

Benefits of a Mobile Livestream Cart:

  1. Streamlined Setup: All equipment housed in one cart for easy transport and setup.
  2. Organized Storage: Dedicated compartments for cameras, cables, and tech accessories.
  3. Space Efficiency: Compact design saves space in storage areas.
  4. Versatility: Allows for customization and adaptation to changing production needs.

Design and Layout:

1. Top Shelf:

  • Holds laptop, camera dolly, and miscellaneous items.
  • Utilizes TV mount for a 55-inch TV serving as the multiview monitor.
  • Swiveling arm-mounted monitor provides a secondary multiview display.

2. Tripod Section:

  • Vertical storage for tripods and clamps for dolly track.
  • Also accommodates a folding table for camera operator staging.

3. Drawer Section:

  • Houses three drawers for storing miscellaneous items like lens caps, batteries, and tools.

4. Cable Storage:

  • Long SDI cables spooled up neatly for easy access.

5. Tech Shelf:

  • Front: Charging area for V-mount batteries and Eartec headset batteries.
  • Back: Houses ATEM Constellation, ATEM Mini, network switch, and Raspberry Pi running Companion.

6. Additional Shelves:

  • Random assortment shelf for audio mixer, Eartec headsets, camera beltpacks, and accessories.
  • Bottom drawer serves as camera storage and doubles as a platform for the follow cam operator.

7. Caster Wheels:

  • Fully articulating and locking casters for easy maneuverability.

Setup Process:

1. Power On: Plug in power cords to activate equipment.

2. Connectivity: Run SDI video feeds to the ATEM Constellation and connect audio, HDMI, and Ethernet cables as needed.

3. External Sources: Connect to soundboard, presentation computer, and network.

A homemade mobile livestream cart offers churches a cost-effective and efficient solution for setting up livestream productions in rented spaces. By customizing the cart to meet specific needs and ensuring proper organization of equipment, churches can streamline their setup process and focus more on delivering impactful services.

With careful planning and design, creating a mobile livestream cart can significantly enhance the production capabilities of any church.

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