News and Updates

May 30, 2022

vMix support is now added to our services, along with our existing Zoom, Teams and OBS.

Two dedicated Zatoc computers, equipped with both hdmi and SDI capture, are configured with the Elgato StreamDeck XL as the controller. 

Video, Audio, Images, even PowerPoint can be managed with the 4k vMix Pro package.

Oct, 2021

When Zoom cannot look like Zoom!

Produced a Webinar for 5,000+, with local and international presenters, but it cannot look like Zoom.

Utilising the SuperSource and Macros in the ATEM Extreme, we made some P-in-Ps on a custom background, 

and alternated live cameras with a selection of videos inside.

Switching was seamless, videos were played ion both landscape and portrait modes, and the opening video morphed into the background with a small animation.

May, 2021

comrex BRIC-Link II available

2 channel (send/ receive) audio over IP

Switchboard Traversal Server

April, 2021

Japanese page available

Details of services

Rental Equipment

April 2, 2021

New website going live… beta testing now

Finally a complete redesign of the website, the first since 2004!

Dreamweaver has had its day, as you need to have Flash for it to work, so changed to Sparkle.

Feb 26, 2021

Zoom Training at the Embassy has been completed, around 20 staff now competent for using Zoom with SI, Polling, Breakout Rooms and other functions. Virgin Earth designed and constructed the studio, with advice from im5. The studio AV upgraded with the addition of an hdmi Matrix switcher, a Wireless Cue for PC control, and an Interspace Audio IO Box for sound.

Already they have conducted around 12 international meetings themselves, and used Live Polling and the Zoom Simultaneous Interpreting Function. 

Feb 20, 2021

Blackmagic design ATEM Mini Extreme arrived. 8 inputs, the usual software control and finally two outputs; one is always multiview, while the other can be multiview, preview or programme. Each can be configured with a number of options. 

It can now handle up to 4 P-in-Ps, including side-by-side, 2 USB steaming outputs, and connect with Hyperdecks for control of media.