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Government & Public Sector AV Solution
In the public sector, transparency and communication are paramount. The StreamSync Government & Public Sector Solution is tailored for city councils, local governments, and public institutions looking to modernize their meeting and event broadcasts.or control.
From city council meetings and county board sessions to community town halls and legislative hearings, StreamSync helps government bodies share their proceedings with citizens in a clear, accessible way. By streamlining AV management for public meetings, StreamSync enables your IT staff or clerks to easily record and stream multi-participant discussions without needing a van full of equipment or a large technical crew. The result is greater public engagement and trust – constituents can see their government at work, live or on-demand, with professional-quality audio and video.
Streamline your council chambers with one integrated system. In a typical council meeting, you may have multiple microphones (for each council member, plus podiums for public speakers), a few cameras (wide shot of the chamber, close-up on the speaker, maybe an overhead for presentation slides), and possibly remote participants or presenters on a video call. StreamSync brings all these elements together. It automatically switches views and mixes audio so that when Council Member Smith speaks, the camera on Smith is live and her microphone is fed to the stream; when the next speaker takes over, the system follows along.
No manual camera switching by staff is necessary once configured – StreamSync can be set to auto-switch based on active microphones or simple presets, making small government meetings possible to run with minimal staff. For town halls and public forums, where presenters might bring slides or videos, StreamSync’s wireless casting allows anyone (with permission) to put their content up on the big screen and out to the live stream without missing a beat.
Key Benefits for Government & Public Sector
Greater Transparency:
StreamSync enables live streaming and recording of public meetings with ease. When meetings are broadcast in high quality, citizens can clearly see and hear their representatives’ discussions and decisions. This transparency builds trust and fulfills open meeting requirements by making government more accessible. With StreamSync, even small municipalities can offer a professional broadcast of council sessions or public hearings, showing multiple angles and clear audio, which previously might have required expensive contractors or equipment.
Simplified Meeting Management:
City IT departments or clerks often wear many hats – they need a solution that doesn’t require a full-time AV technician. StreamSync’s one-touch start capability and intuitive interface mean meetings can be set up in minutes. Agenda items that require presentations or remote speakers are easily managed by selecting pre-configured scenes (e.g., “Presentation Mode” to show slides full-screen with a picture-in-picture of the presenter). This simplification reduces the burden on public sector staff and ensures meetings run on schedule with minimal technical interruptions.
Cost Savings for Taxpayers:
Public sector budgets are tight. StreamSync delivers a cost-effective AV solution that maximizes existing infrastructure. By consolidating roles of multiple devices (audio mixer, video switcher, streaming encoder), StreamSync lowers both initial investment and ongoing maintenance costs. Additionally, its integration with existing PA systems and cameras means governments can upgrade capabilities without replacing all their AV gear – a boon for budget-conscious councils. The end result is high-quality output achieved with prudent spending, something every taxpayer appreciates.
Improved Accessibility:
With StreamSync, it’s easier to provide accessible meetings to those who cannot attend in person. The system’s high-quality streaming output supports overlaying closed captions (through third-party services or post-processing) and can feed assistive listening devices. Town hall events can be streamed to social media or municipal websites in real time, ensuring home-bound or remote citizens can participate. StreamSync also allows recording in standard formats, so meetings can be archived for later viewing or to meet public record requirements.
Flexibility for Various Public Venues:
The public sector isn’t just council chambers – think about school board meetings, public utility commission hearings, or community workshops. StreamSync’s portable form factor and easy configuration mean it can be deployed in different venues as needed. One week it might be in City Hall, the next in a library for a public forum. It’s built to be versatile across various event types, always delivering the same reliable performance. This flexibility ensures all public events, big or small, benefit from the same high standard of AV integration.
Encoders and Decoders Are Optional
Simplifies infrastructure by merging and distributing streams utilizing network capabilities reducing costs and complexity.
Specifications:
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Video Input/Output
- 7× NDI® | HX inputs at 1080p60 resolution
- 6× NDI® outputs
- 3× HDMI® inputs
- 2× HDMI® outputs
- 1× USB-C port for multi-view or individual feeds
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Advanced Matrix Support:
- 12×12 video matrix
- 16×12 input / 22×16 output audio matrix
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Audio Management:
- Dante® stream matrix with 16-channel (in/out) 24-bit audio
- Supports audio-to-NDI® stream mapping for integrated audio/video workflows
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Connectivity & Integration:
- Crestron and Q-SYS system compatibility for AV control and automation
- HTTP API with socket support for remote device management
Frequently Asked Questions
We have an existing camera system in our council room – can we use StreamSync with it?
Yes, in most cases you can leverage your existing cameras. StreamSync works with IP cameras (NDI) and can also take HDMI or SDI feeds (with a converter to HDMI or NDI). If your current system has PTZ cameras that support NDI or can be paired with small NDI encoders, they can feed directly into StreamSync. This way, you’re not starting from scratch – you’re simply upgrading the brains of the system. We often integrate StreamSync into setups with legacy cameras and it revitalizes them with new capabilities like streaming and annotation without replacing the cameras themselves.
Our meetings need to be archived. What format does StreamSync record in?
StreamSync itself outputs the unified feed which can be recorded by an external device or PC. We recommend using a connected computer or hardware recorder to capture the stream. This gives you flexibility to record in standard formats like MP4 or MPEG-2 for broadcast, depending on your needs. Because StreamSync provides a clean, single feed with all mixed audio, your archive recording will have everything in one file. This simplifies record-keeping and compliance with open meeting laws that require meetings to be documented and accessible.
Can StreamSync support interactive town hall meetings with remote participants asking questions?
Absolutely. For interactive town halls, you might use a video conferencing platform to bring in remote participants. StreamSync will treat that platform’s output as another input – meaning remote speakers can be displayed on the big screen in the venue and included in the live stream. When a remote participant is speaking, StreamSync can switch to show their video feed to everyone, just like it would for an in-person speaker. It ensures that remote voices are heard and seen just like those in the room, which is crucial for inclusive public forums.
How difficult is it to learn for our city staff or volunteers?
StreamSync is designed with an intuitive web interface and presets. Most users get comfortable with basic operations very quickly – often with just a single training session. If you can operate a simple sound board or a slide presentation, you can operate StreamSync. For advanced usage, we offer training resources, but everyday tasks (like starting a stream, switching views, adjusting audio levels) are made as straightforward as possible. Plus, if your staff is used to a Crestron or similar control panel, we can set up StreamSync controls on that same panel for one-stop operation.
Does StreamSync help with things like captioning or translations during meetings?
StreamSync focuses on capturing and distributing audio and video. For live captioning or translation, it can supply the AV feeds to those auxiliary systems. For example, you might send a StreamSync audio output to a captioning service or an interpreter. Some jurisdictions use separate captioning software – StreamSync’s job is to make sure that software gets pristine audio and the correct view of the meeting. While StreamSync doesn’t generate captions itself, it makes the process smoother by managing all the sources going into the captioning system, ensuring the captioner always hears the right microphone at the right time.