Larix Broadcaster vs Middle Setup

Stream live from your iPhone or iPad - broadcast-quality video to any server, platform, or production switcher. No encoder box, no desktop setup required. Whether you're streaming IRL to Twitch or Kick, covering breaking news in the field, or feeding a remote production over NDI - Larix Broadcaster gives you the tools professional broadcasters rely on. PROTOCOLS & CODECS Supports SRT, RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC WHIP, NDI HX2, RTSP, RIST, and Zixi. Video encoding in H.264 and H.265/HEVC. Audio in AAC or Opus depending on protocol. Multiple simultaneous outputs available (Premium). CAMERA & VIDEO Multi-camera capture with picture-in-picture and side-by-side modes. Front and back cameras with live switching, portrait and landscape rotation. UltraHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR). USB camera input on iPadOS 17 and later. Center Stage supported on iPad. OVERLAYS & RECORDING Image, text, HTML, and GPS-based overlays. Assign different overlay sets to live, paused, and stand-by states. Record streams as MP4 to iCloud. SEI/NTP metadata insertion for multi-camera sync. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Talkback audio return via SRT, RTMP, Icecast, and SLDP. NDI tally light for on-air feedback. Stand-by mode for pre-configured stream launch. Larix Grove for sharing connection settings via QR code or deep link. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the default watermark. Unlocks multiple simultaneous outputs, Talkback, HEVC encoding, advanced overlays, ABR streaming, and more. Manage licenses and control devices remotely via Larix Tuner. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Docs: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj0_QbtfTw Larix Broadcaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Middle Setup is the companion app for the APC‑R, the wireless camera controller by Middle Things. Set up your rig in seconds, straight from your iPhone — no laptop needed on set. Supports APC-R and APC-R Mini. PAIR YOUR BLACKMAGIC CAMERA Scan, select and pair your Blackmagic camera over Bluetooth directly through the APC‑R — Pocket Cinema 4K/6K, URSA, PYXIS cameras and more. Enter the camera's PIN once and the APC‑R reconnects to it automatically from then on. READY FOR THE ATEM WORKFLOW Give each APC‑R its camera number and it responds to exactly the right commands from your switcher. Check live camera settings at a glance — ISO, shutter, white balance, aperture, focus, timecode — and adjust them or start/stop recording remotely. DRIVE YOUR GIMBAL Control CAN‑bus gimbals (DJI Ronin family) with a virtual joystick, precision step buttons and a hold‑to‑zoom rocker with adjustable speed. Set soft‑limit end points, recenter, autotune, calibrate motors, and put the head to sleep or wake it — all from the app. CONFIGURE THE NETWORK Set Ethernet and Wi‑Fi credentials and IP configuration (DHCP or static) for the Middle Control link, watch the live connection status, and adjust the tally light brightness to match your studio. BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD • Automatic reconnection when the APC‑R restarts or moves out of range • Robust pairing with automatic retries and clear error messages • Optional connection password so only your team can access your units • Identify function to blink a unit's tally when you're rigging several • Works alongside Middle Control on macOS/Windows for full multi‑camera control Requires a Middle Things APC‑R or APC‑R Mini. The Lite version is not supported. Bluetooth is used only to find and configure your controller.