Background
In many modern churches, live streaming has become an essential way to extend worship experiences beyond the sanctuary. Churches today seek simple yet professional AV systems that integrate multi-camera production, synchronized audio, and online streaming—all operated by volunteers with minimal training. Traditional projector-based setups are no longer sufficient for dynamic services, leading churches to adopt integrated live production solutions that are flexible, reliable, and cost-effective.
Challenges in Church AV Environments
Typical challenges faced by church AV teams include:
- Managing multiple video and audio sources such as PTZ cameras, presentation computers, and mixers.
- Providing synchronized outputs for both the main congregation display and a secondary confidence monitor for pastors.
- Supporting live streaming and ISO recording simultaneously without increasing system complexity.
- Maintaining professional broadcast quality within limited budgets and volunteer-driven operations.
Solution Overview
A practical solution for modern churches involves using an integrated video workflow centered on the Osee GoStream Duet 8 ISO — a compact all-in-one live switcher, recorder, and streaming unit.
The GoStream Duet 8 ISO supports HDMI, SDI, and NDI inputs, allowing seamless integration of PTZ cameras, computers, and audio mixers. Its intuitive multiview interface enables operators to switch between wide shots, close-ups, and slide presentations effortlessly. Dual outputs can be assigned for a main projector and a side LCD display, serving both the congregation and the speaker’s confidence view.
With built-in ISO recording and direct RTMP streaming, churches can broadcast to YouTube and Facebook while simultaneously recording all input channels for later editing. This design reduces the need for multiple external devices—such as encoders, recorders, and distribution amplifiers—simplifying workflow and improving reliability.
Why Choose Osee GoStream Duet 8 ISO for Churches
• All-in-One Integration – Combines switching, recording, monitoring, and streaming in one unit.
• Multi-Format Connectivity – Supports HDMI, SDI, and NDI inputs for flexible system design.
• ISO Multi-Channel Recording – Records all inputs and program output for post-production flexibility.
• Built-in Streaming Encoder – Streams directly to YouTube, Facebook, or RTMP servers without an external PC.
• Multiview Interface – Displays all input sources and audio levels on one screen for easier control.
• Low-Latency Performance – Maintains perfect lip-sync between live sound and projection.
• Compact & Cost-Effective – Simplifies setup, reduces hardware cost, and suits medium-sized worship environments.
Benefits in Church Application
Osee’s GoStream Duet 8 ISO helps churches enhance worship engagement through professional live streaming and in-house video presentation. Volunteers can easily manage switching, audio mixing, and streaming within a single interface, reducing the learning curve and operational errors. The dual-output design allows flexible content delivery to both congregation and pastoral monitors, ensuring synchronized visuals and sound. Compact, powerful, and reliable, the GoStream Duet 8 ISO provides an accessible pathway for churches seeking broadcast-quality production without exceeding their budget.
Application cases
Port Alfred,Eastern Cape, South Africa Photo credit: Darryl Kukard
Buenos Aires, Argentina Photo credit: Belin Neal Moralde
Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia Photo credit: David
