A live studio with YoloBox Extreme gives Gunnar a compact option for smaller productions. His goal is simple: carry the core kit in one bag and build a workflow that one person can run.
At IBC 2026, Gunnar from NTNU in Norway shared how he uses YoloBox Extreme for university press conferences. He also discussed small podcast-style setups.
His team already has larger production units and flight cases. However, smaller jobs call for a setup that takes less effort to move.
For Gunnar, the appeal lies in bringing key tools together. NDI camera feeds, familiar graphics, physical controls, and wireless audio all play a role.
1. Build a Live Studio with YoloBox Extreme Around One Operator
First, Gunnar explains what he wants to build: a small production setup that one person can manage.
He mentions podcast-style sessions and press conferences. He also confirms that his team already uses YoloBox for press conferences at the university.
For these jobs, he values having several tools in one place. The operator can work from a central device rather than spread the core tasks across a larger system.
That is what drew him to a live studio with YoloBox Extreme.
The aim is to match the setup to the work. A small press conference may need a few camera views, clear sound, and graphics. Each tool should help the operator handle those tasks.
Before choosing what to pack, ask:
- Which sources does the event need?
- What graphics will appear on screen?
- Who will speak, and how will you capture their audio?
- Which controls must stay within reach?
These questions help shape a kit around the person who will run it.
2. Keep the Core Production Kit in One Bag
Gunnar’s team has larger production units in big flight cases. Those systems serve their own needs, but he wanted a smaller option too.
The idea of putting the core setup in one bag helped sell him on YoloBox Extreme.
For a portable live studio with YoloBox Extreme, the bag represents a clear goal: keep the main tools easy to carry and ready to use.
The interview does not provide a full packing list or claim that every stand and accessory fits inside. Instead, Gunnar describes the appeal of a much smaller production system.
He discusses these key tools:
| Tool | Role in the setup |
|---|---|
| YoloBox Extreme | Main production device |
| NDI camera sources | Send video feeds over the network |
| Singular.live | Supplies web-based graphics |
| Stream Deck | Gives the operator physical controls |
| Hollyland Lark Max II | Supports wireless microphone use |
He also raises the subject of protection. With several tasks centered on one device, he wants to keep it safe during transport.
Gunnar says he has not experienced a failure. His interest in a case comes from wanting to protect the kit.
Therefore, think about how you pack as well as what you pack. Keep the screen, controls, and connections safe between jobs.
3. Bring Camera Feeds into Your Live Studio with YoloBox Extreme
Next, Gunnar highlights NDI as part of his camera workflow.
He says the team brings feeds into YoloBox over the network instead of running video cables everywhere. This helps support the compact setup he wants.
In his live studio with YoloBox Extreme, NDI reduces the need for direct video cable runs from cameras to the production device.
As a result, the operator can work with fewer cables around the control area. However, the network still needs careful testing.
The interview does not give exact camera models or network settings. It offers a look at Gunnar’s approach, rather than a complete connection guide.
Before a similar production, check the feeds at the venue:
- Confirm that each camera appears on YoloBox.
- Check the picture and any source audio.
- Switch between views.
- Run the setup long enough to spot problems.
- Check power for the cameras and network gear.
A smaller kit still needs a working signal path. Test the full setup in the room where you plan to use it.
4. Keep Familiar Graphics and Physical Controls
One feature came as a welcome surprise to Gunnar.
His team already uses Singular.live for graphics across its production units. He discovered that he could also bring those graphics into YoloBox.
During the interview, Frank identifies the method as a web URL overlay.
For Gunnar, this means the compact setup can use a tool his team already knows. He does not have to leave that graphics workflow behind when he uses the smaller kit.
For example, a press conference might need speaker names and an event title. Those are possible uses, rather than specific designs Gunnar shows in the video.
Controls matter just as much as graphics in a live studio with YoloBox Extreme.
Gunnar prefers the feel of Stream Deck buttons to the YoloDeck experience he had when he bought it. He also welcomes the firmware support that lets him use Stream Deck.
Frank has a different preference. He feels more at ease with the touchscreen because he uses it often.
The lesson is to choose controls that fit the operator. Try your most common actions before deciding:
- Select the main camera.
- Switch to another source.
- Show a graphic.
- Hide the graphic.
- Return to the main view.
Then arrange the controls so those actions feel clear and easy to repeat.
5. Plan for Battery Power and Wireless Audio
Near the end of the interview, Gunnar returns to what he likes about the setup: small units, battery use, and fewer wires.
He also mentions Hollyland Lark Max II microphones.
Wireless audio helps him keep the kit compact. Meanwhile, running YoloBox on battery gives him another option away from a fixed studio desk.
However, Gunnar does not state the runtime of his full setup.
Before taking a live studio with YoloBox Extreme to an event, test battery life with the gear you plan to use. Include setup and rehearsal time, as well as the show itself.
Also, check audio from the position where each speaker will stand or sit. Listen through the production setup so you can hear what reaches the program.
A simple power and audio check should cover:
- Charge levels before leaving.
- Power needs for each device.
- A way to keep running if a battery gets low.
- Clear microphone sound.
- Audio levels during normal speech.
These are suggested checks for your own kit. Gunnar does not walk through a full power or audio plan in the interview.
Prepare Your Live Studio with YoloBox Extreme
Gunnar’s approach starts with a clear need: a smaller production system that one person can carry and control.
YoloBox Extreme brings the main tools together. NDI supports his camera feeds, while Singular.live connects the setup to a familiar graphics workflow.
Physical controls and wireless microphones then help him shape the kit around the way he likes to work.
Before your next event, run through a short rehearsal:
- Preview every camera.
- Test the graphics.
- Practice the main button or touchscreen actions.
- Listen to the microphones.
- Check the network.
- Confirm power for the full session.
- Pack the core device securely.
Building a live studio with YoloBox Extreme is about making each part serve the show. Start with the tools you need, then make them easy for one operator to use.
For Gunnar, the goal is a studio that travels in a bag and runs with fewer wires.
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