Softball and Baseball Live Streaming Kit
Whether you are just starting out with a phone or a single camera or are running multiple cameras these links may save you some trial and error time.
Cameras
Battery Packs
https://amzn.to/3YPVNSu Anker PowerCore III 19200mAh 60W Output
This is my favourite for hanging off a fence mount or tripod and powering a Mevo Start, GoPro or a Phone through Hours of game time.
https://amzn.to/3YP0A6I Anker 737 Power Bank, 24,000mAh 140W Output
i have one of these in my equipment case to power the Router and keep iPads and hotspots charged up. if its a big day I might take 2 of these or a bigger power pack
Cases
https://amzn.to/45E0K30 Lykus HC-3810 Waterproof Hard case, Interior Size 38x28x13.5cm
I carry 3 x Mevo Starts, 2 x Video Mics, Router, hotspot, 3 sets of fence mounts, 4 battery packs and a heap of extra bits in one of tehse
Microphones
https://amzn.to/3EaXQXN Rode Video Microphone
These are perfect for a Mevo start and attach to a cold shoe mount or an arm. I use one of these on the back net camera which pics up most of the banter in the batters box but drops out the spectators behind the camera mostly.
Mevo Go
If you are a Mevo Multicam user and Pro subscriber you can use the Mevo Go app on a mobile phone to add the Phone as a microphone. This is a great solution to mic up a couple of kids who are spectating and get them to be the commentary team.
https://amzn.to/3PfF6wT SmallRig W60 Wireless Microphone
These rate good amongst 3 or 4 alternatives and give you the option to mic up a player or two or have some roaming announcers. Using these does start to add in some complexity on sound inputs with the best option being to add to a Mevo Start otherwise you might need some other gear. My preference is still a phone and Mevo Go for announcers.
Multi Camera kit
https://amzn.to/3qKWTlU Slate AX Router
If you are going to run multiple cameras around the diamond, you need better wifi coverage then you will get from a typical hotspot. The Slate AX is the portable router that will enable you to run cameras on the Backnet, Dugouts and even from Centre Field
https://amzn.to/3Ea0k8S Laptop tent
If its going to be hot or wet on the Diamond and you can't get a seat undercover, you might want to keep one of these in your kit bag.
Gorilla Carts sports-wagon Cart
You will need a cart for all your gear. These sometimes pop up at Bunnings and can be bought from Mitre 10 and Home Hardware. I have had a few carts over the years and this one is the best so far. Add a small tarp for when it rains.
Mounts and bits
https://amzn.to/3PfB0os ULANZI CM010 Fence Mount
There are a heap of fence mounts sold my people in America and lots of them are good. But they all cost more than they should plus postage. This one is a good little fence mount that works and can be bought on Amazon Australia. It comes with a phone mount and a an arm that can be used on a Go Pro or Mevo or whatever other camera you are using.
https://www.thefenceclip.com/ Fenceclip, these are my favourite from teh US. there is a small one and a heavy duty one and both are great on the Backnet. By the time you get them posted to Australia you could have bought two of the Ulanzi above.
https://amzn.to/3OTF1gT Small rig 5.5” Arm
https://amzn.to/3EdVnfc Small rig 9.5” Arm
https://amzn.to/3OOPs5q Small rig toolkit
https://amzn.to/3ssWQvG Reusable Cable ties
You will want some of these!!!
https://amzn.to/44qv4NH Fishing Magnets
A hinge, a set of these and a mounting arm and you have yourself a magnetic mount to use on any metal fence pole around the diamond. Watch your fingers when you use them, they are strong.