The YoloLiv YoloBox Mini Ultra-Portable All-in-One Smart Live Streaming Encoder & Monitor is as its name suggests, a self-contained live streaming monitor and encoder.

The YoloBox Mini Ultra-Portable All-in-One Smart Live Streaming Encoder & Monitor is essentially a central hub that lets you record from your camera while live streaming from virtually anywhere without the need for a computer.

The YoloBox Mini features a USB input, one HDMI input and one HDMI output for local viewing, both mic and line analog audio inputs, a Qualcomm 660 encoder/processor, and a 5.5″ LCD touchscreen with 500 cd/m² brightness.

So how does it livestream? The YoloBox Mini can simultaneously broadcast up to three video streams via Wi-Fi, RJ45 Ethernet, or 4G LTE with a separately available SIM card and subscription.

The YoloBox Mini is ideal for streaming from a single camera or when connected to a switcher’s output, as it will not only encode and stream, but also add graphic overlays freeing you from needing a computer. You simply connect your video input to either HDMI or USB 2.0, then connect to a local area network via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or LTE (LTE connection requires SIM card and data plan not included). It also features an HDMI output to display your stream locally on an optional HDMI display. The YoloBox Mini supports input resolutions ranging up to 1080p60 and can stream to YouTube, Twitch, and other streaming services via custom RTMP presets.

You can record your stream directly in MP4 format to an optional SD card with up to 1TB capacity using the built-in SD card slot.

Now, you need to be clearly aware that there are two different versions of the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini Ultra-Portable All-in-One Smart Live Streaming Encoder & Monitor. One model, the EM version, will work via Ethernet and Wi-Fi anywhere in the world, but it only supports LTE 4G outside the United States, Canada, and Mexico. If you are in the US, Canada, or Mexico you would need to purchase the non-EM version which will give you LTE 4G capabilities in those regions.

The EM version is for Cellular networks for Non-US/Canada/Mexico Users, and it supports the following frequency bands: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B39/B40/B41

You can brand your live stream by adding logos/watermarks/rolling captions. Customized options, including Interview mode, allow you to bring a unique look and feel to your stream and you can engage with your audience in real-time via feature comment overlays. There is a customizable scoreboard feature that can display a real-time-controlled scoreboard and you can also use built-in lower-thirds templates.

Now, the biggest caveat for me is that the YoloBox Mini doesn’t have any type of battery plate and it features an internal 4700mAh battery. Yes, you can power or charge it via USB-C but that is hardly ideal if you are using it on a small-sized camera. YoloLiv doesn’t seem to state anywhere how long the internal battery lasts.

The YoloLiv YoloBox Mini Ultra-Portable All-in-One Smart Live Streaming Encoder & Monitor retails for $698 USD.

Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with 30 years' experience working in more than 50 countries around the world. He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010. Matthew has won 43 ACS Awards, including four prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards. Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.

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