The Mevo Start is an all-in-one camera designed to provide a very easy workflow for live streaming to popular RTMP platforms, including YouTube Live and Facebook Live. It streams up to 1080p30 resolution video and also allows you to simultaneously record what you're streaming to a microSD card, so you'll have a copy of your live stream. The camera is controlled via a companion iOS/Android Mevo app, which offers intuitive, simple-to-use tools for live production. For example, by panning and zooming through the shot that you're capturing during a live stream, the app can create nine different angles of that shot and present them to you in a grid layout. Then you can simply tap the grid square that you want to stream. While the app is capable of creating the different angles automatically, you can also choose to do so manually. Other functions of the app include Autopilot mode, which uses face detection and scene analysis to choose interesting shots and edit the stream for you.

The Mevo Start is highly compact and portable, and it runs on a built-in battery for up to six hours, allowing you to stream extended sessions. Or, an optional dedicated Mevo Start Ethernet Adapter can be incorporated for continuous power. The camera has a native 5/8"-27 mic stand thread with a reducer bushing in it. The bushing, which can be removed with a coin or screwdriver, provides a 1/4"-20 thread on one side and a 3/8"-16 thread on the other. Between these three mount types, you'll be able to attach the camera to desktop and standard tripods, light stands, and mic stands. A dedicated Mevo Stand is also available sold separately that's slim and easy to set up.

For audio capture, the Mevo Start has three built-in digital MEMS mics with Fraunhofer upHear Spatial Microphone Processing that automatically optimizes and syncs sound for better audio. Additionally, the camera offers a 3.5mm audio jack on the rear for connecting external microphones for more professional audio. The audio port works with line-level and mic-level audio inputs. Alternatively, an optional USB audio interface can be connected to the USB-C charging port of the camera for external audio capture. Also, whether internal or external, your captured audio can be mixed in the Mevo app. The app lets you control gain, choose between stereo or mono, and more.

The Mevo Start also features NDI HX support so it can be integrated into a more professional live production workflow. Via Wi-Fi or over an optional Ethernet adapter, it can be connected to an NDI network to work with popular mixers including OBS, NewTek TriCaster, Wirecast, vMix, and many others. Mevo Start also supports direct connection to Livestream Studio.

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• Compact all-in-one streaming camera controllable via Mevo iOS/Android app
• Stream and/or record up to 1080p30 resolution
• Mevo app offers live production features such as creating up to nine different angles from a single shot and selecting between them in real time
• Three MEMS microphone array with Fraunhofer upHear spatial microphone processing
• 3.5mm audio port for external mics
• USB-C charging port also supports an optional audio interface or USB modem
• IMX307 2.07MP Sony 1080p sensor, low-light friendly thanks to 2.9um pixel size; Ambarella H22 processor
• NDI HX support
• microSD card slot
• Powered via a built-in battery that runs up to six hours; also supports optional Mevo Start Ethernet Adapter accessory
• Native 5/8"-27 mounting thread with a reversible (and removable) bushing inside that provides 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting threads
• High dynamic range imaging
• LTE supported via a mobile phone when using the Mevo Start in hot spot mode

• Bluetooth 4.1 (BT and BLE compatible)
• Front RGB LED tally light and four white battery indicator LEDs
• Single onboard button to turn the camera on/off, start/stop streaming, and/or start/stop recording (configurable)
• Periscope/Twitter maximum streaming resolution is limited to 720p
• Six-axis motion sensor
• Vertical image flip
• Exposure modes: Auto with compensation option
• Exposure compensation: -2, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0

• Via your mobile device when using camera access point mode
• Direct from the Mevo Start when joining a Wi-Fi access point
• Hardwired via Ethernet using the optional Mevo Start Ethernet Adapter accessory

• Full HD (up to 6 Mb/s): At least 3 Mb/s of steady upload speed
• HD (up to 3.5 Mb/s): At least 2 Mb/s of steady upload speed
• SD (up to 1.5 Mb/s): At least 800 kb/s of steady upload speed
• You can check your connection using Speedtest.net

• Directly into the onboard 3.5mm auxiliary input
• By connecting an optional USB audio interface to the camera's USB-C connector
• Via the Mevo Mic app (iOS/Android)
• Via a mic plugged into your mobile device

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the iOS control over zooming etc have to be on the same local network as the Mevo camera, or can I remotely control the Mevo of someone else over the internet?

A: The Mevo Start Live Streaming Camera can be controlled remotely via Live Production Mevo App once your camera is connected to a network. Zooming capabilities can be controlled directly through the Live production app.

Q: 2. What is the range for the zoom? we are set up for the camera to be about 145 feet from the subject

A: The does not have a zoom lens. The camera has a fixed focal length; all zooming would be done digitally using your smartphone/tablet. It does allow you to zoom, pan, and cut in real-time from the "Mevo - The Live Event Camera" app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. As there is no optical zoom and zooming is done digitally, there is no listed range; however, do note that the more you zoom using digital zoom, the lower the image quality.

Q: 3. Can I use Mevo Start as a Live Stream Camera in a WhatsApp connected video call?

A: Yes. Mevo Start can be used as a wired webcam on Mac and PC by enabling Webcam mode in the Mevo Camera app. Wireless connectivity is available to Mac OS via the Mevo Wireless Webcam App (linked), and is coming soon for Windows.

Q: 4. What is the minimum focusing distance?

A: The close focusing of the cameras in the Mevo Start Live Streaming Camera (3-Pack) is not listed.

Q: 5. Would this be a good camera for evening/night owl video and is it weather sealed?

A: This live streaming camera is not weather sealed and not meant for continuous outdoor use. This will not be a good camera for your outdoor needs.

Q: 6. Will the camera except screw on lenses

A: The Mevo Start Live Streaming Camera will not have a threading on the lens to accept a conversion lens.

Q: 7. Will the camera work with BeLive connected to a MacBook Pro?

A: Hi, no. Currently, the Mevo Start streams directly to platforms through its own app and does not operate as a webcam for a software such as Be.Live. Thank you for shopping at B&H!

Q: 8. So if trying to use this for football broadcast, how far away does the camera need to be to get 120 yards fully in the frame?

A: As the Mevo Start has a lens that is equivalent to about 29mm, it would need to be about 290 feet away from a football field to view 120 yards (360 feet) wide.

Q: 9. Can the camera be mounted on a standard tripod screw mount or do you have to purchase the Mevo tripod with screw?

A: A standard tripod screw will work on this Mevo Start Live Streaming Camera .

Q: 10. Can the camera be connected to a sound board and how do we (live stream church) convert a analog sound board to pick up digitially ?

A: Yes, Mevo Start has excellent internal audio but in the event you want to use your own mics or professional audio gear, here are the ways you can mix in external audio: USB Audio via Mevo Start USB-C, 3.5mm TRS line/mic input. The Mevo Mic App, and the mobile device adapter into the Mevo Camera App.