Backup for Broadcasting
Stable clean power for bonded internet, encoders, cameras, monitors and comms where silence and uptime matter.
Problem to solve
- A stream can fail from one weak point: router, encoder, monitor, laptop or camera power.
- Broadcast loads are not always huge, but they must be stable and separated from noisy/high-peak equipment.
- Events often need several independent power zones.
Typical consumption
| Load | Typical watts | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Router / bonded internet | 20-100W | Continuous |
| Encoder / switcher | 20-120W | Continuous |
| Field monitor | 20-80W | Continuous |
| Camera support / charging | 30-150W | Mixed |
| Laptop / control station | 60-160W | Continuous |
| Small audio/control | 50-250W | Depends on setup |
Autonomie
| Level | Load range | What it covers | Recommended solution | Autonomie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Stream | 150-350W | Router, encoder, laptop, one monitor | 2 kWh station class | 5-10h typical |
| Multi-camera | 350-800W | Several monitors, switcher, comms and charging | 3-5 kWh high-capacity station class | 5-10h typical |
| Production Zone | 800W+ | Long event or several technical desks | Multiple stations / assisted proposal | Manual power map |
Technical notes before buying
- Separate internet/comms from lighting/audio where possible. Critical comms should not share a circuit with high-startup loads.
- For live work, reserve capacity matters: plan for 20-30% spare battery, not 0%.
Build a real autonomy estimate
Add each device, set the quantity and daily hours. The calculator totals your energy need, compares the available power station classes and shows how solar input changes the picture.