Step 1: Locate Broadcast Closet & Retrieve Equipment

Retrieve all livestream equipment from the broadcast closet, which is located next to the weight room and must be unlocked by a coach or staff member. You will need the camera on its tripod, the black Pelican case, the microphone stand, and the following cables: an orange extension cord (not on a wheel), the blue SDI cable on an orange storage wheel, and the black Ethernet cable on an orange storage wheel.

Step 2: Initial Positioning

Set up the streaming and audio equipment on the announcer’s table, which is on the right side of the scorers’ table. Place the video camera at the top of the stands in its designated broadcast position. Simply set it in place for now; you will return to complete the camera setup after the announcer table is configured. The table will need all items listed below in the Photos section at the bottom of the page.

Step 3: Table Layout & Power

Position the announcer table on the right-hand side of the main scorers’ table. Place the power strip on the left-hand side of your table and plug it into the long power strip located underneath the scorers’ table, ensure the switch is flipped to “RESET”.

Step 4: Boxcaster Pro Integration

Unbox the Boxcaster Pro, attach the mini tripod, and place it on the front left of the table. Plug in the power cable that was found in the Boxcaster Pro hard case. Ensure the unit is stable before proceeding to the video and audio connections.

Step 5: Place & Power Mixing Board

Place the Audio Mixing Board to the right of the center of the table. This ensures there is room for the play-by-play commentator to have room for paperwork.

Step 6: Mixer to Boxcaster Connection

Connect the Left and Right 3ft XLR cables from the mixing board outputs to the corresponding inputs on the Boxcaster Pro. Once connected, ensure the main faders on the mixer are set to zero to prevent unexpected audio spikes.

Step 7: Monitoring & Headsets

Unbox the Headphone Amplifier and place it to the left of the audio mixing board, on top of the coiled and braided ¼ Inch Jack cable.

• Plug the power into the back of the box with the provided power adapter.
• Plug in one end of the ¼ Inch Jack cable to the back of the box and the other end of the cable to the “Phones” port on the audio mixing board.
• Plug in the announcer headsets, with the left headset being 1 and the right headset 2.
  • The XLR end of each headset goes into ports 1 and 2, respectively, on the audio mixing board.
  • The ¼ Inch Jack end of each headset goes into holes 1 and 2, respectively, on the front side of the Headphone Amplifier.

Step 8: Ambient Audio (Input 3)

Connect the 25-foot black XLR cable to Input 3 on the mixing board. Carefully route the cable across the table, ensuring it stays well away from the court-side edge.

• Run the cable across the table to the left end.
• Leave the remaining coiled cable by the foot of the table. (You will run this together with the Blue SDI cable and Black Ethernet cable.)

Step 9: Mic Stand Placement

Extend the microphone stand and position it securely in the bleachers. For optimal sound, point the microphone slightly to the left of center court to capture clear ambient noise without overpowering the announcer audio.

Step 10: Converter & Power

Unbox the SDI to HDMI Converter and place it next to the base of the Boxcaster Pro.

• Plug in the power with the provided USB-C power adapter.
• Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the “HDMI Out” port on the converter, and the other end into the “HDMI In” port on the Boxcaster Pro.

Step 11: Video Signal Routing

Plug the Blue SDI cable (retrieved from the storage wheel) into the SDI Input on the converter. Then, connect the 3ft HDMI cable from the HDMI Output on the converter to the HDMI Input on the Boxcaster Pro. Place it down beside the coiled XLR cable.

Step 12: Scoreboard Integration

Unbox the Scoreboard Assist and place it on the table.

• Plug the large end of the serial data transfer cable into the back of the scoreboard controller. (Screw in the cable to ensure proper contact.)
• Plug the small end of the serial date transfer cable into the back of the Boxcast scoreboard assist. (Screw in the cable to ensure proper contact.)
• Connect the scoreboard assist box to the boxcaster pro with the USB cable.
  • The Micro-USB end goes into the scoreboard assist
  • The USB-C end goes into the boxcaster pro

Step 13: Ethernet Routing Preparation

Plug the Black Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the Boxcaster Pro. Run the coil down to the other two long cables by the foot of the table.

Step 14: Grouping & Order

Run the 3 cables across the path behind the table to the edge of the stands.

• (Looking towards the court, with the stands behind you)- Have the cables ordered with the Black XLR on the left, Black Ethernet in the center, and the Blue SDI on the right.
• Place short strips of tape on both ends of the path, and 2 or 3 strips throughout the middle of the path to secure it to the floor.
• To prevent a tripping hazard, tape the remaining exposed cables with a vertical strip of tape running parallel on the cables. (You don’t have to use one long strip, as that makes accurately covering the 3 cables difficult.)

Step 15: Secure the Path (Taping)

Using gaffer tape, secure the grouped cables along the path directly behind the announcer table. Ensure the run is flat and taut against the floor.

Step 16: Connect Ambient Microphone

Plug the end of the XLR cable into the microphone on the stand. Ensure the stand is raised by twisting the locking clamp counter-clockwise, raising it, and then locking it. Also, ensure the microphone is pointed slightly left of the center of the basketball court.

Step 17: Route Under Bleachers

Run the Black Ethernet Cable and the Blue SDI Cable down the length of the bleachers to the north corner of the gym. Tuck the cables under the bleachers. Stop the Blue SDI cable at the corner. Continue the Black Ethernet cable towards the exit doors. (As it will be going to the Bike Room).

Step 18: Run Blue SDI Cable to Camera

Run the Blue SDI cable up the side of the bleachers. Tape it down at the top.

• Tape down any hanging slack on the outer edge of the bleachers to prevent people from pulling on the cable.
• Continue the Blue SDI cable down the length of the bleachers towards the camera.

Step 19: Connect Ethernet (Bike Room)

Continue the Black Ethernet cable out of the doors and around the corner into the Bike Room. (Unlocked by Coach)

• Connect the end of the cable into the Ethernet port on the wall labeled “Boxcast”.
• Tape as needed. See reference images for taping points.

Step 20: Power Run (Right Side)

Drop down the Orange Extension Power Cord from the top corner of the bleachers until you reach the black tape marker on the extension cord. You can then tape that point down.

• Run the extension cord along the backside of the bleachers to the camera.
• On the bottom, run the extension cord across the doorway, ensuring it’s taped down to prevent a tripping hazard.
• Continue the extension cord alongside the wall, around the front end of all the PE storage cages, rounding the corner of the last cage, and plugging in the cord into either of the RIGHT TWO Outlets. (I have experienced no power in the left two outlets.)Run the extension cord along the backside of the bleachers to the camera.