I just used this for the first time as part of a mini convention that I do AV for every month and wow! It took care of nearly all my unresolved pain points.
The multiview output is super convenient for preparing source selection without interrupting what's currently being displayed (PGM), whether that be a video input or an image/video loaded on the device. Those files can be uploaded from the SD card or from a computer attached via the USB-C port.
We can have up to a dozen different speakers, each with their own laptop. Previously, they would have no idea if they were properly outputing a good signal prior to cutover. Now I'm able to run a signal (PVW) to a mini monitor mounted on their mic stand that shows what they're sending. I can see it as well on my multiview monitor.
So, between the PVW and multiview there isn't another HDMI output available for PGM, but I have OBS connected to one of the USB-C connections and send the output from my laptop to an HDMI transmitter to display on our projector.
On the subject of OBS, this device integrates flawlessly! I used to do video capture with an Elgato HD60 S+ on my M1 MacBook Pro, which was terrible. The video mostly worked fine, but the audio was tempermental to say the least. If a speaker needed to send audio over HDMI it would require opening and closing OBS several times while unplugging and plugging in the capture card. Then it might work. In testing, this unit has worked every time even when switching sources.
Of note, OBS has crashed a few of times since adding the GoStream to my setup, but both OBS and macOS updated during that time as well, so it might not have anything to do with the Duet.
I've barely scratched the surface of what this thing is capable of and am truly excited to see what else I can do with it.
I can't imagine doing a live event again without the osee GoStream Duet!
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