How to Connect OBSBOT Devices with Talent 2

OBSBOT Talent 2 supports a wide range of wired and wireless video sources, giving you the flexibility to build multi-camera workflows for different production scenarios. This guide walks you through different ways to connect video sources to Talent 2.

Wired Connections

Connect via HDMI

Talent 2 features four HDMI 2.0 input ports. HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 support video input up to 4K, while HDMI 3 and HDMI 4 support up to 1080p.

Using OBSBOT Tail 2 as an example:

1. Connect the Tail 2 to one of the HDMI input ports on Talent 2 using an HDMI cable.

2. On the Talent 2 Home screen, tap + to create a new scene and select the corresponding HDMI input source.

3. Tap Save to add the HDMI video source to the Home screen.

Connect via USB

Talent 2 provides three USB inputs, including two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, for connecting compatible USB video devices.

Using OBSBOT Tiny 3 as an example:

1. Connect the Tiny 3 to a USB input port on Talent 2 using a USB cable.

2. On the Talent 2 Home screen, tap + to create a new scene. Select Webcam Device and choose the connected Tiny 3.

3. Tap Save to add the webcam video source to the Home screen.

The USB OUT port at the bottom of Talent 2 can also function as a USB input when its operating mode is set to Normal Mode.

Wireless Connections

Connect OBSBOT Devices Directly

In addition to HDMI and USB, Talent 2 supports multiple wireless and IP-based connection methods, allowing compatible devices to be added without a direct video cable connection.

Talent 2 can discover compatible OBSBOT devices nearby and bring them directly into your production workflow.

1. On Talent 2, tap + to create a new scene. Select OBSBOT Device > Discover Devices.

2. Talent 2 will discover nearby compatible OBSBOT devices via Bluetooth. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device and Talent 2 to the same network.

3. Once connected, the device will appear under My Devices.

4. Select the device to add it to your scene as a video source.

Connect via RTSP

You can also add OBSBOT cameras to Talent 2 using an RTSP stream over the network.

Using OBSBOT Tail 2 as an example:

1. Find the IP address of your Tail 2 in OBSBOT Center or the OBSBOT Start app.

2. On Tail 2, navigate to More > Output and enable RTSP Mode.

3. On Talent 2, tap + to create a new scene and select RTSP Stream.

4. Enter a custom name and the RTSP URL.

5. Tap Create to add the RTSP video source.

Make sure Tail 2 and Talent 2 are connected to the appropriate network before establishing the RTSP connection.

Connect via SRT

Talent 2 also supports SRT connections in both Caller and Listener modes.

Using Tail 2 as an example:

1. On Tail 2, navigate to More > Output > SRT Settings.

2. Configure the required SRT parameters, then enable SRT Mode.

3. On Talent 2, tap + to create a new scene. Select SRT Caller or SRT Listener, depending on your Tail 2 configuration.
4. Enter the corresponding IP address and port number to establish the SRT video source.

Note: The SRT modes on the two devices must correspond to each other. If Tail 2 is configured as Caller, Talent 2 should be configured as Listener, and vice versa.

Connect via NDI

Talent 2 can discover and add available NDI sources on the local network.

Using Tail 2 as an example:

1. On Tail 2, navigate to More > Output and enable NDI Mode.

2. On Talent 2, tap + to create a new scene and select NDI Stream.

3. Tap NDI Search to scan for available NDI signals on the local network.

4. Select the desired source and tap Save to complete the setup.

Once added, the Tail 2 NDI feed can be used as a video source in your Talent 2 production.

Connect a Smartphone or Tablet with Obsbot Live

With Obsbot Live, you can also bring the camera on your smartphone or tablet into Talent 2 as an additional video source.

1. Install and launch Obsbot Live on your smartphone or tablet.
2. On Talent 2, tap + to create a new scene and select Phone Camera.

3. Configure the required parameters, then tap Create.

4. In the sharing pop-up in Obsbot Live, tap Connect.

5. Select the front or rear camera you want to use.

6. Once connected, the mobile camera feed will appear on Talent 2 as an SRT source.

This makes it easy to add another camera angle using a mobile device without adding a dedicated camera to your setup.