[Summer vacation free research] Recommended equipment configuration introduction based on the actual experience of game distribution -Ultra -low budget CLOSE IGN Logo Comments Comments Comments Comments

Three years ago, I wrote a column with theory of content, such as how to set the distribution to people who want to keep the game live distribution cheaper anyway, and introduction of distribution software.Even now, the distribution software is the mainstream of OBS and XSPlit, which is also used in actual sites, and there is no particular technical change in the public in terms of personal distribution.If you are going to create live games live broadcasts and videos from now on, I think this column will still be helpful.

Currently, the capture board has dropped considerably three years ago, and many people can easily launch games and walk -through videos on video sites.Now that the latest hardware such as PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X/S is available, I want to increase the quality with higher quality.Even if you don't go to the site level, some people may want to enhance the quality of the image by preparing distribution equipment and recording equipment.This time, I will introduce recommended distribution equipment and composition for such people.This time, we will also introduce the distribution settings according to the present.

As a prerequisite, the CPU made in Intel is the 8th generation Corei 3 or more for Intel CPUs, Ryzen 3 or more for AMD, and the graphic boards such as "Fortnite" and "World of Tanks" are moderate.Even if you can play it so that it does not stick.3.Based on the fact that a 5mm microphone input, an audio output PC is available, and the basic settings of the OBS are understood (I would like to refer to the previous column for how to use OBS).At the end of the article, we will introduce a method that can be distributed at a level where you can view videos, which is less than the specifications so far.

The way you want to keep it before distribution

What are the materials necessary for distribution and recording before entering the equipment?I want you to think about that.This refers to the necessary images and voice source (meaning of the source), not the equipment.

I usually think of the following when producing online programs.

As far as I can think of it, this is the only one.Of course, depending on the distribution and recording, you can omit your voice and video.It is difficult to judge it because some listeners feel the trouble of the voice of the live commentators and they are not regenerated from there.Here, some people think, "Isn't it necessary to think separately because the sound is also included in the game video? Recently, the microphone in the camera is enough, so you don't have to think about it?"You may be there.

First, I want you to throw away this idea.And the perception that you always want to keep in your head is that the accident always happens.No matter how much you pay attention, you will have trouble somewhere due to a missing or disorder of the equipment on the day.In that case, it is important how quickly and how to solve it properly.If you want to improve your videos and distribution quality, please think again that "the images and sounds are considered separately, each is composed, and finally mix."The location of the video and the sound is either a PC or a video switcher, but most distributors will mix on a PC.

When the sound is bad or the video is bad at the site of the distribution, when one problem occurs, when to identify which part of the audio or which part of the video is stumbling on, it is considered when identifying the cause.If the equipment configuration is not always separated, it will take time from the discovery of the problem to the solution.Even if you come from one source, I would like you to have the idea of building the final video, separately separating the source into a video and sound, or putting it on a device on a device.

If you select the equipment based on this idea, you will end up with the idea that "it will play a role per equipment."This is the idea that the technician who worked with me taught me, and although there is a disadvantage that the equipment is messed up, even if various functions are built -in, the role will be given to the equipment.It is easy to find problems even when some trouble occurs.Therefore, we will list some of the equipment necessary for the game live distribution and recording.

Well, if you can think of it, you will need this much.If you check and purchase such a wide variety of equipment, you may be able to grab the products at worst, let alone the quality that matches the total amount.This time, we will pick up some equipment according to the experience of touching the equipment and the situation, and also provide a rough equipment composition diagram, so please refer to it.First of all, let's introduce the cheap methods that can be started at a low price and the necessary equipment.

Ultra -low budget course (limited to PS4 & PS5, Xbox One, smartphone games, PC games)

First of all, as a "live commentary distribution, recording trial course", it is from an ultra -low -budget equipment configuration and distribution setting.We have just started distribution and want to make a view of monetization in the future, but for the time being, it is a starting point for those who say simple ones.About 6,000 yen, the price is reduced to one game.

This course is out of the principle of "one role per equipment" I wrote earlier because there are not enough equipment, but there is no help for it.I understand that all voice and video management are performed on OBS, and let me introduce the following equipment.

Buffalo Web Camera BSWHD06MBK Price: 1332 yen

This camera is a fairly low spec, with 30 fps of 720p and 1.2 million pixels, but it can be said that it is appropriate for the price.It is equipped with a ring that adjusts the focus manually.

Click here to purchase Buffalo Web Camera [Amazon]

If you can get a little more money, the next product is better.

Logitech Web Camera C270N Price: 1855 yen

This is the same as the 30fps of 720p, but it has an automatic dimming function, and automatically adjusts the color contrast from the amount of light reflected in the camera.It can be recommended for those who want to make themselves look a little clean.

As introduced, these cameras are so low that the number of pixels is low, but if you move your face when you live in the first place, it will be a reduced wipe video, so I care so much.No need.

Click here to purchase Logiteche Web Camera C270N [Amazon]

Sanwa Supply MM-MC23 Price: 936 yen

If you are convinced that it is cheap or bad, introduce this.What is an optimal microphone is a microphone that is picking up all the surrounding sounds, and is used in a web conference that meets with multiple people.Then, if it is not suitable for the live commentary, it will be practical depending on the setting.

In the OBS audio mixer, select the gear at the place where the microphone is set, and then press the filter.Then, a voice filter is displayed in another window, press the "+" mark at the bottom left of this window to select a noise gate.Noise suppression to reduce noise can also be set here.

This noise gate is an effector that shuts out all the sounds below the set level, and if this is set, noise other than the distributor will not ride.However, when talking, the gate is open, so it will not be a very good voice for viewers by incorporating halfway noise.Nevertheless, this is better if you have just started distributing, making videos, no budget, and no prospect of monetization.

Click here to purchase Sanwa Supply MM-MC23 [Amazon]

If you can spend more money, the next is recommended.

Sanwa Supply MM-MCF01BK Price: 1673 yen

This is a single orientation microphone and picks up the sound from the direction of pointing the microphone.Therefore, it is difficult to pick up the environmental sounds that are sounding from somewhere in the room, and unlike those introduced earlier, there is no need to set noise gate on OBS.

Click here to purchase Sanwa Supply MM-MCF01BK [Amazon]

The audio must be more important than anything else, so we recommend that you prepare a little better quality.In that case, please consider the next microphone.

Audio-techNICA at9933USB Price: 3200 yen

An audio -technical USB microphone with a long -established acoustic manufacturer and trusted.With a single -directable condenser microphone from USB power supply, it is difficult to pick up the surrounding environmental sound, and it will pick up the voice of the distributor at a price, so it will not get in the way even if you put it on the desk because it is small.Is attractive.

Audio-technica at9933USB Click here to purchase [Amazon]

Sony Electret Condenser Micro Hon ECM-PCV80U Price: 3873 yen

This is a hand microphone with a stand, and a separate USB sound device is included.This sound device has a better sound quality than the PC internal organs, and clears the audio (the built -in one sounds a bit muffled).There is also a switch on / off on the microphone itself, so you can quickly switch and respond to sneezing.

Sony Electret Condenser Micro Hon ECM-PCV80U Click here to purchase [Amazon]

By the way, the most important game video is imported, but for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, it is best to launch the previously introduced remote play on a PC and capture that window on the OBS (this is the previous explanation (this area explanation).I want you to refer to.)Regarding Xbox, it is currently limited to Xbox One, but can capture and incorporate the "Xbox Console Companion App".The Xbox Series X/S cannot be played on a PC currently cannot be played on a PC (it is not recommended to use a smartphone mirroring function to incorporate it into a PC via the same network, but it is not recommended).

Both PS4, PS5, and Xbox One need to connect to the same network as a PC that captures images, so when playing the game, look at the monitor connected to the game console.Remote play will operate the game via a PC, so some lags will occur, but in this method, I have been doing it for several years and have never felt a huge problem (most recently, the live commentary of "Fortnite".It is distributed and you can get a normal vicroy).It can be said that it is comfortable.In the case of PC games, use the window mode and import it on OBS.

In the case of this way, the sound of the game is recognized as "desktop sound" on OBS, so the game sound is managed on OBS.It's a good idea to keep the yellow part of the meter or not.

Next time, I would like to introduce the composition for people who can afford a little budget.

Hatafuminobu (@hata_fuminobu) is a free writer and web live broadcast director.He personally learned very much in the distribution work on "Norimid Game Broadcasting", which is performed once a month.Noriyuki Ishikawa and Midori Yokoyama usually try to clear the game while chatting, but I realize how the game is made with the common sense of game players.He is noticed as a game writer and is studied.