Overview
Every video source you add to Hive comes with its own set of configuration options. All configurations live in the Advanced Settings panel.
This article walks through each section of the Advanced Settings interface in detail, explains what the options do, and includes best practices for making reliable changes.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Opening the Advanced Settings Panel
Go to the Sources Tray on the left-hand side of your Hive UI.
Locate the video source you want to adjust.
Click the settings (cogwheel) icon in the lower-right corner of the source tile, or right-click on the source.
This opens the Advanced Settings panel, which is specific to that source.
2. Hive Connection Tab
The Hive Connection tab is where you verify and manage the link between Hive and your source device. Includes:
Monitoring sub-tab — sending/receiving quality scores, resolution, bitrate, FPS
Control sub-tab — VISCA over IP, HTTP, or No Control; Net Protocol, port, VISCA headers
Driver sub-tab — Camera Brand, Camera Model, Nickname
3. Video Tab
The Video tab is where you define how the video signal is formatted and delivered into Hive.
Output Type: USB, HDMI, SDI, or IP
Frame Rate: frames per second
Refresh Rate: refresh frequency
Encoder Profile: Baseline / Main / High
NDI Sub-Tab: Stream quality (Ultra/High/Medium/Low/Off), NDI Discovery Server, NDI Multicast
RTSP Sub-Tab: RTSP Authorization, Multicast Mode, Encoding (H.264, H.265, or MJPEG)
4. Control Tab
Tally Light Toggle
Zoom Acceleration Curve
Focus/Zoom Synchronization
Lens Stabilization or Digital Zoom Options
5. Audio Tab
Enable or disable audio output
Adjust gain levels
Select audio input type
Route embedded channels
6. Network Tab
IP Configuration (DHCP or Static)
ONVIF Protocol Toggle
ONVIF Authentication
7. System Tab
Time Zone Selection
NTP enablement
IR Remote Settings
8. Source Actions
At the top of the Advanced Settings window:
Calibrate: yellow button if calibration is needed
Delete Source: permanently remove from studio
Reboot Source: send remote reboot signal
Sleep Mode: low-power state
How It Works and What to Expect
Settings are device-specific
Changes take effect in real time
Hive does not override driver limitations
Driver selection is foundational
Tips, Limitations, and Best Practices
Use Static IPs for permanent installations
Use NTP and time zone settings for consistent timestamps
Sleep devices when not in use
Avoid changing drivers on a live feed
Deleting a source is permanent
FAQs
1. Why don't I see the Audio or Control tab? These appear only if the driver and hardware support them.
2. I changed a setting but nothing happened. Some settings require a reboot.
3. Reboot vs Sleep? Reboot is a full power cycle; Sleep suspends output.
4. What happens if I switch drivers? Reinitializes UI mappings; unsaved settings are lost.
5. Do I need to use ONVIF? Only for third-party integrations.
Use Cases
1. Troubleshooting connection issues — inspect stream health, adjust protocol or URL.
2. Preparing for remote broadcast — static IP, enable NDI/RTSP, turn on ONVIF.
3. Creating a multi-cam setup — match resolution, frame rate, time zone across devices.
4. Reducing power use overnight — Sleep mode + remote reboot before next event.