OBSBOT Talent Firmware Update

We are excited to announce the latest firmware update (v3.1.1138) for OBSBOT Talent, packed with new features, enhanced functionalities, and critical improvements to elevate your production workflow. From expanded source compatibility to advanced control options and streamlined operations, this update is designed to bring more flexibility and precision. Let's explore the groundbreaking upgrades now!

Upgrade to Version 3.1.1138 now to access key updates.

Show and Scene

1. Supports using an iPad or iPhone as an HDMI source via a USB-C to HDMI adapter, enabling seamless integration of mobile device content into your scenes.

Tips: If the signal is unrecognized, check display settings on your iPad or iPhone, flip the USB-C connector, or reconnect the HDMI cable.

• On your iPad or iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness, check whether the OBSBOT Talent device is recognized in DISPLAYS. And you may tap OBSBOT-Talent and then toggle off "Allow Display Mode Changes".

• Flip the USB-C connector over when plugging it into your iPad or iPhone.
• Reconnect the HDMI cable or use another HDMI port.

2. Supports adding up to 4 private GFXs per scene, providing more creative freedom for overlays, logos, and graphics.

3. Supports controlling the private scoreboard, timer, or stopwatch in a scene.

4. Supports using the CSS tool to set transparency for webpage sources, allowing smoother integration with other visual elements.

5. Supports adding the same HDMI, webcam, or IP source multiple times in a single scene.

6. Supports using MOV and WebM files with Alpha channels as stingers for scene switching (1-5 seconds). Enable Chromakey and set the similarity, smoothness, spill, and audio volume for professional transitions.

7. Add Color Process settings for editing HDMI source, allowing fine-tuning brightness, contrast, and saturation to match your creative vision.

8. Supports selecting up to 100 pictures/videos for slide shows and controlling the playback of the slide show on the scene thumbnail. Customize play order, duration, and transitions for picture slideshows.

9. Supports displaying the last frame of an NDI source when no signal is detected.

10. Supports playing and pausing the video and adjusting the process via the video control button, and supports jumping to the previous and next video for the video slide show.

11. Supports previewing transition effects in the scene editor and toggling transitions in/out on the main screen.

GFX

1. Supports displaying the active GFX when using the program view as the GFX canvas background, helping align the new GFX.

2. Supports changing scores to any number on the scoreboard control panel, adapting to dynamic game scenarios or custom.

3. Supports adding HDMI sources, Webcam sources, Video, and PAG (Portable Animated Graphics) files as custom GFX. The supported video formats include MP4, MOV, and WebM.

• Note: Video GFX may impact system performance due to higher resource usage.

4. Supports hiding Game Time when editing the soccer scoreboard.

Stream

1. Supports live streaming via SRT Listener and RTSP protocols, expanding compatibility with professional streaming setups and multi-platform workflows.

2. Supports adding paragraphs for the description of the YouTube server and editing the title and description when starting a new stream.

Replay

1. Upgrade Event Replay, supporting adding tags, rating, filtering events per different conditions, starting loop replay with multiple events, etc.

2. Supports selecting different replay modes when initiating a dual-camera quick replay or single event replay, to customize the playback order and layout.

3. Supports using MOV and WebM files with an Alpha channel as replay stingers, and the stinger file length can be 1 to 5 seconds.

4. Add Replay cut-in and cut-out time settings to control the playback order of replay and stinger.

Audio

1. Supports popping up the detection window and turning on/off the audio when an external USB audio device is connected to the device.

System

1. Add the Media file option in the Main Menu to manage media files.

2. Supports quick access to different pages of the control center by swiping down from the upper left and upper right of the main screen, and also supports swiping right and left for turning pages in the control center. 

3. Supports viewing the IP address and name on the control center when the hotspot is enabled.

4. Supports closing the settings page by clicking "×" in the upper right corner to go back to the main screen quickly.

5. Supports customizing the UVC output format, resolution, and frame rate.

6. Supports more languages, including French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. (Beta version) 

Shortcuts

1. Supports controlling the playback of picture/video slide show.
2.  Supports replaying all events and the last N events.

Fix known bugs

1. Fix the issue of flashing frames during video scene switching.
2. Fix the issue that Control Hub cannot recognize the device when it is not connected to the Ethernet.
3. Improve recording safety to safeguard the integrity and security of recorded data.
4. The USB-C port's UVC output supports 720x1280 and 1080x1920 resolutions, catering to diverse live streaming scenarios.
5. Fix the issue where the PTZ camera order is not consistent after device reboot when selecting PTZ cameras via API.
6. Fix the issue of stream interruption when Tail 2 is connected to Talent via NDI.

Web UI

1. Supports displaying the status bar in the Produce page, providing real-time workflow monitoring and quick access to essential controls for seamless scene management.

2. Supports playing and pausing the video and adjusting the process, and supports jumping to the previous and next video for video slide show, ensuring smooth transitions in multimedia presentations.

3. Supports controlling the private scoreboard, timer, or stopwatch in a scene, allowing precise customization for sports broadcasts, live events, or educational content.

4. Supports changing scores to any number on the scoreboard control panel, adapting to dynamic game scenarios or custom.

5. Supports selecting different replay modes when initiating a dual-camera quick replay or single event replay, to customize the playback order and layout.

6. Supports live streaming via SRT Listener and RTSP protocols, expanding compatibility with professional streaming setups and multi-platform workflows.

7. Supports adding paragraphs for the description of the YouTube server, and supports editing the title and description when starting a new stream.

8. Supports controlling the playback of picture/video slide show, enabling seamless playback adjustment and sequence customization for dynamic visual storytelling.

9. Upgrade Event Replay, supporting adding tags, rating, filtering events per different conditions, starting loop replay with multiple events, etc.

10. Supports showing a low-battery alert when the device's power is low, helping you proactively manage device power during critical shoots or live streams.

11. Supports more languages, including French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. (Beta version)

*For visual references, please refer to the corresponding sections in the preceding content.

Download & Support

Visit the OBSBOT Official Website to download the latest firmware and access detailed user guides. For feedback or issues, contact our customer service team at service@obsbot.com.

About OBSBOT

Founded in 2016, OBSBOT is an innovative imaging technology and hardware brand dedicated to using new technologies, such as AI to inject new vitality into the videography market.

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