As with most of the world, I am now working exclusively online. I teach piano courses in addition to film scoring. In order to give the closest possible IN PERSON experience for my students, I'm using a multi camera setup controlled by an ATEM Mini switcher. My problem is that the regular Camcorders will not stay on standby. They shut down after 10 minutes ("Sleep Mode") and start playing their internal video commercial. Meanwhile, my WebCam, which will stay on as needed, is USB out only and will not fit into the switcher which has 4 HDMI inputs.
I have tried numerous adapter boxes and cables trying to get the WebCams into my switcher. Today, my last hope (a USB to HDMI Adapter Box) failed. The signal will not pass through to the switcher. I tried getting help from B&H Photo, who sold me the ATEM Mini, but they were no help with the Cameras (how's that for irony). They sold me the camcorder that wouldn't stay on through a 30 minute lesson! Needless to say, that went back. But I still have the problem. I need a camera that will STAY ON WITHOUT RECORDING that will connect to my Switcher!
Can anyone here recommend a WebCam with a HDMI out cable or at least with a USB 3-C out ( I think they'll translate properly with an adapter)?