Skreens - Multiple HDMI inputs on one display - PAX Prime 2015
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Skreens presents a compact multi HDMI input solution designed for streaming and content consumption. The host explains there are two main versions, a two port with three physical connectors (two HDMI in and one HDMI out) and a four port with five connectors (four HDMI in and one HDMI out), both supporting daisy chaining to combine multiple inputs into a single feed. The device runs Screens OS and can be controlled via mobile apps on iOS and Android, with plans for further integrations such as OBS and XSplit API access to adjust layouts remotely. The use case highlighted is professional-grade streaming, allowing multiple high quality HDMI sources to be mixed, overlaid with widgets or backgrounds, and even displaying social media overlays like Twitter. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet via USB dongles, and power is supplied via a single plug with dual USB ports on each unit. The hardware claims support up to 1080p 60 FPS signals, maintaining frame rates for demanding streams, and the team discusses potential latency implications of daisy chaining. A Kickstarter is planned primarily for awareness and sales, while pre-signups are offered on their website, with the two port version already demonstrated and the four port version anticipated for funding. Overall, the video presents Skreens as a versatile, future-oriented control surface for multi-source streaming, aiming to become a universal remote for screen management across devices and platforms.
Topics · technology · hardware · streaming · video
Questions answered
- What is Skreens and what problem does it solve for streamers?
- Skreens is a hardware device that aggregates multiple HDMI inputs into a single display output, allowing streamers to mix several sources into one feed with layouts, overlays, and widgets for streaming.
- How many inputs do the two port and four port versions have, and what is daisy chaining?
- The two port version has two HDMI in and one HDMI out, while the four port version has four HDMI in and one HDMI out. Daisy chaining means linking multiple Skreens units together so their inputs combine into a larger, synchronized setup.
- What control options are available for configuring layouts?
- Layouts can be configured via mobile apps on iOS and Android, with plans for OBS and XSplit API integrations to modify configurations from software on a computer.
- What resolution and frame rate does Skreens support, and is latency a concern?
- Skreens supports up to 1080p at 60 FPS and states that latency is a consideration when daisy chaining, though exact limits depend on the number of chained devices.