Combining Larix Broadcaster with a Sony camera connected to Portable Data Transmitter (PDT) via HDMI offers a powerful mobile streaming solution for professionals who need high-quality video capture in the field.
Why this setup works
Sony cameras supports 4K resolution at 60FPS, making it an ideal video source for live events, news coverage, sports, and remote production. Sony’s PDT can capture its output to provide excellent connectivity from the camera to the Internet. Larix Broadcaster, running on the PDT device, turns it into a reliable live streaming encoder.
Key advantages
- Professional video quality: Sony provides sharp, high-resolution 4K60 footage, maintaining detail even in fast motion.
- Mobile and flexible: With Larix Broadcaster on PDT, you can stream from virtually any location without bulky gear.
- Delivery options: Larix supports SRT, RTMP and many other live protocols, ensuring reliable delivery.
Setup process
- Install Larix Broadcaster APK on PDT: Download and install official Larix Broadcaster APK on your PDT.
- Set camera and PDT: refer to your Sony PDT documentation to connect camera to the device properly.
- Configure Larix:
- Open Larix Broadcaster on PDT.
- Go to Settings > Camera, open Start app with item and select External camera.
- Use other parameters from Camera menu to set resolution and frame rate to match the 4K60 input (or adjust if needed).
- Configure streaming: use any setup description from our docs reference to define connection to your destination.
- Start streaming: push the big red button in Larix to go live.
We also recommend you to activate Larix Tuner license on the device. You can refer to this video for details. Having your device registered in Larix Tuner with an active license will remove any freeware limitations in Larix Broadcaster to unleash its full set of capabilities.
This setup turns high-end Sony camera into a compact, field-ready streaming system. Perfect for broadcasters who need quality and agility.