The Z CAM IPMAN AMBR is a new wireless Android streaming device with dual HDMI inputs, a 5.5″ touch screen display, USB-C with PD, an Ethernet port, and WiFi. The device runs on Android 10 and can stream a user-customizable PIP image from two inputs directly to most social networks. It should be available during October, for $499.

In a way, we can say that the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted R&D in the area of live streaming quite a bit. We can see direct streaming features in cameras, as well as new, affordable streaming devices, emerging every month. Z CAM is a good example. In May 2021, the Chinese camera manufacturer first introduced a product called IPMAN S which is an affordable HDMI streaming device. Last month, the company revealed another product from the IPMAN line. The IPMAN Gemini and Gemini Pro are HDMI – USB-C adapters that connect a phone to a camera, for it to be used as a monitor and for live streaming. Now, Z CAM expands the IPMAN product line again, with a new gadget – a wireless android streaming device called IPMAN AMBR. Let’s take a look at its features and specs.

Z CAM IPMAN AMBR


The new IPMAN AMBR looks a bit like a regular on-camera monitor – it has a 5.5″ touch screen display. As I mentioned above, Z CAM is presenting it as a wireless android streaming device, and it is running on Android 10. It has two HDMI inputs, so it supports video streaming of two HDMI sources (up to 1080p60) with user-customizable (window size, position) Picture-In-Picture (PIP) functionality in Android apps. The two inputs act as native cameras in Android. According to Z CAM, the IPMAN AMBR is suitable for live streaming on social apps such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Weibo. It can also stream to YouTube, but only through a web browser.

IPMAN AMBR – Dual HDMI 5.5” Wireless Android Streaming Device that supports video streaming of two 1080p60 HDMI sources with user customizable Picture-In-Picture (PIP) functionality towards Android apps in the manner of a native camera. Ideal for live streaming on social apps. pic.twitter.com/3ioSFHVbcA

— Z CAM (@zcamcc) October 12, 2021​

In terms of connectivity, apart from the two HDMI inputs, the IPMAN AMBR also features an Ethernet connector and WiFi, which can both be used for low latency monitoring. Z CAM says there is also an HDMI output for monitoring with mirror/flip view settings, but this port is not visible on any of the images. Furthermore, there is one USB-C connector and two 3.5mm jacks – one seems to be an input for an external microphone, plus one output for headphones to monitor audio.


IPMAN AMBR Wireless Android Streaming Device. Source: Z CAM

Thanks to the Android 10 UI, users can download and install Android apps through the preloaded APKPure app or other means. The Z CAM app will run on the device as well. When it comes to powering the device, there is a Sony NP-F battery plate on the back. Additionally, the USB-C connector supports USB PD (power delivery) charging.


IPMAN AMBR Back with Battery Plate. Source: Z CAM
Price and Availability


According to Z CAM, the IPMAN AMBR is scheduled to ship during this month (October 2021). The recommended retail price is $499.

Do you live-stream with your camera often? Which solution do you use? Do you have experience with Z CAM products? Let us know in the comment section underneath the article.

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