Orah 4i Live Spherical VR Camera

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Orah 4i Live Spherical VR Camera
Key Features
  • Captures, Live-Streams 4K 360° Video
  • Records 4-Channel Ambisonic Audio
  • 4x Multi-Coated 8-Element Fisheye Lenses
  • Includes Real-Time Video Stitching Box
Easily capture and share the world around you in 360° with the Orah 4i Live Spherical VR Camera, developed by VideoStitch. Featuring four image sensors, four lenses, and four high-frequency range microphones, the Orah 4i records both ambisonic audio and 4K video at 30 fps for an immersive spherical video experience with plug-and-play ease of use. Its all-metal body is designed for thermal efficiency for long shooting sessions and built-in stabilization and horizon correction keep video smooth. All-glass multi-coated eight-element fisheye lenses reduce flare, while automatic exposure and white balance aid in accurate scene reproduction.
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Orah 4I Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Plug-and-Stream
  • 3VahanaVR Built-In
  • 4Small Size, Big Picture

Easily capture and share the world around you in 360° with the Orah 4i Live Spherical VR Camera, developed by VideoStitch. Featuring four image sensors, four lenses, and four high-frequency range microphones, the Orah 4i records both ambisonic audio and 4K video at 30 fps for an immersive spherical video experience with plug-and-play ease of use. Its all-metal body is designed for thermal efficiency for long shooting sessions and built-in stabilization and horizon correction keep video smooth. All-glass multi-coated eight-element fisheye lenses reduce flare, while automatic exposure and white balance aid in accurate scene reproduction.

More than just a camera, the 4i uses a single cable to connect to a dedicated stitching box with an Intel CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GPU to weave four video inputs into one using its own customized version of VideoStitch's VahanaVR software. The resulting stitched-together video can then be stored for later editing via the SD card slot or used for immediate live transmission. The box bristles with connectors, including four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, dual gigabit LAN, and mic and headset connectors. 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 are also available.

Plug-and-Stream
Created with ease of use in mind, the Orah 4i is a self-contained plug-and-play unit. The camera unit uses a single Ethernet cable to plug into the stitching box, which can then stream over the Internet by connecting to your router over Ethernet or 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi. Or, save your stitched video directly to an SD card for later editing.
VahanaVR Built-In
The Orah 4i's stitching box is equipped with its own customized, perpetually-licensed stitching software based on VideoStitch's VahanaVR. The software removes seam lines, gaps, and artifacts when combining four video streams into a single equirectangular 4K video, suitable for low-latency transmission to popular platforms, such as YouTube, Oculus, and Littlstar.
Small Size, Big Picture
The diminutive size of the 4i camera makes it suitable for a variety of venues, including sports stadiums and arenas, concerts, and on-location news broadcasts. Equally comfortable in smaller spaces, the 4i can be used to record special moments like weddings and parties or for transmitting live footage from meetings and classrooms to remote participants.

While the stitching box must be connected to power or to a 19-19.5V battery, the camera's reach can be extended thanks to the included PoE adapter and your preferred length of Ethernet cable.

Orah 4I Specs

Maximum Video Resolution
Live: 4K (4096 x 2048) at 30 fps
Post-Produced Output: 4800 x 2400
Video Format
H.264 high, main, or baseline profile
Video Bitrate
5 to 25 Mbps
Audio
4-channel ambisonic at B-format
Output
Projection: Equirectangular
Field of View: 360° full spherical
Output Protocol
RTMP to broadcast to server
HLS for Smartphone, Cardboard, GearVR
File format to save inputs/outputs to disk
Camera
Lens
4 x 8-element multi-coated fisheye
Aperture
f/2.0
Image Sensor
4 x Sony EXMOR
Video Processor
2 x Ambarella
Resolution
2048 x 1536 per sensor
Exposure
Automatic
White Balance
Automatic
Microphone
4 x high-dynamic range
Synchronization
Hardware
Heat Dissipation
Via thermal pad
Power
48 V over PoE
Material
Anodized precipitation-hardened aluminum
Dimensions
3.1 x 2.8 x 2.6" (8.0 x 7.0 x 6.5 cm)
Weight
16.9 oz (480 g)
Stitching Box
CPU
Intel
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n/ac with external antenna
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
Ports and Connectors
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
2 x Gigabit Ethernet
1 x 3.5 mm mic
1 x Headset
Card Slot
1 x SD card
Class 10 U3 or better recommended
Power
110 / 220 V connected on power outlet
Dimensions
10.8 x 5.1 x 10.4" (27.4 x 13.0 x 26.4 cm)
Weight
6.0 lb (2.7 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16 x 13.3 x 5.1"

Orah 4I Reviews

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question

Is the Orah 4i Spherical Camera approved by Google for Street View?
Asked by: Yoel1
As of March 2018 StreetView will accept full motion video... full motion video is a geotagged form.
Answered by: Neil H.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Is it possible to buy a waterproof case to be associated with the cam orah?
Asked by: Daniele C.
I am not sure if one is available as a carrying case. Not probable as an in-use cover.
Answered by: ROB B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Does the stitching box have an input for an external WiFi antenna for field recordings?
Asked by: Patrick C.
I have used a TP-Link (TL-WR802N) Travel Router in Client-Mode to connect to WiFi upstream network. Plug it into the WAN port on the stitching box. It will automatically issue a IP address to the stitching box via DHCP and you can start streaming.
Answered by: Dave P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

19.5v Battery
Asked by: Joel A.
The box is mains-powered however I have successfully run it for up to 2 hours using a 19V Laptop power converter connected to a 28Ah Deep Cycle 12v battery. The converter I use is this one .. Ex-Pro-Advanced-Notebook-selectable-L300D-12L19V
Answered by: Dave P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Is the camera unit tethered to the control box permanently for operation? What size is the box?
Asked by: Colin
Yes, the camera get its power from the box through the UTP / networking cable. I haven't tested the maximum lentgh of the cable, but think there is not a limit to it. The size of the box is little smaller than a Playstation 2. see specs for actual measurements.
Answered by: Thomas d.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Can i add an external audio signal and mix audio sources to the livestream?
Asked by: George R.
I have successfully streamed a 2hr live rock concert with a feed from the mixing-desk into the external Mic input on the stitching box. Worked without issues
Answered by: Dave P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Can the 4i stream for 150 minutes or more continuously without suffering from heat issues in ambient room temperatures (78 degrees F)? What about outdoors in sunlight up to 90 degrees F? Have operational conditions like this been tested?
Asked by: Patrick C.
Yes. I have successfully streamed a 2hr live rock concert with a feed from the mixing-desk into the external Mic input on the stitching box. Worked without issues.
Answered by: Dave P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Can you add an external audio source and bypass the built in mics for live events?
Asked by: Eric
I have successfully streamed a 2hr live rock concert with a feed from the mixing-desk into the external Mic input on the stitching box. Worked without issues
Answered by: Dave P.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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