Timer for Ecamm Live
Ecamm Live's countdown is an on-air overlay. It was never meant to be private.
The host or guest opens the stage link for a real, running countdown only they can see. The producer keeps the timer and private cues on a separate control link, alongside Ecamm Live's own scene switching.
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RunCue
A private pacing timer, not just an on-air countdown graphic.
RunCue works alongside Ecamm Live in a separate browser tab. It does not install as an Ecamm Live plugin or access your Ecamm Live account, recordings, or scenes.
Compare timers
Choose the setup that matches who needs to see and control the timer.
| Timer | Speaker visibility | Producer control | Cue context | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecamm Live Text Overlay countdown | On air for every viewer once the overlay scene is active -- not private to the host or a guest | Set a duration and optional auto-advance to the next scene; nothing hidden from the audience | No cue notes; it's an on-screen graphic, not an interactive timer | A visible pre-show or between-segment countdown viewers are meant to watch |
| RunCue browser room | Separate stage and audience links showing a live, adjustable countdown only the intended viewer sees | Separate control link with private producer cues across every segment, nothing to install | Cue cards for every segment plus Reset between rehearsal and live events | Ecamm Live sessions with a run of show and a host or guest who needs to see time remaining without it airing |
Sources: Ecamm Network: Countdown timers for live streaming.
Use RunCue with Ecamm Live
Set up the host and producer views before your Ecamm Live recording or stream goes live.
Built for
Ecamm Live podcasters, livestream hosts, and producers running multi-segment recordings or streams who need a private pacing timer Ecamm Live's own on-air overlay doesn't provide.
Pricing
Try the live workflow for 15 minutes.
Keep the room active with every template and custom branding
$19/moPro plus white-label displays
$49/moMonth-to-month, no minimum term — cancel anytime from your secure purchase library, so subscribing for a single event is a normal way to use RunCue. Review the Terms, Privacy Policy, and Refund Policy.
Weighing it against a free stage timer? See the full price and feature comparison.
FAQ
Using RunCue with Ecamm Live
Does Ecamm Live have a private, host-only timer or show-clock?
No. Ecamm Live's own documentation places its countdown feature in the Text Overlay menu -- an on-scene graphic built to be shown on air, with no separate private view only the host or a guest can watch.
What does Ecamm Live's countdown actually do?
It's a customizable Text Overlay that counts down a set duration on screen and can automatically switch to the next Scene when it ends -- visible to whoever is watching that scene, not a hidden pacing timer for the host alone.
Why use RunCue beside Ecamm Live?
Use RunCue when your host or a guest needs a private, running countdown that never airs and the producer wants private cue notes across multiple segments -- independent of Ecamm Live's own on-air overlay.
Does RunCue connect to my Ecamm Live account?
No. RunCue runs in a separate browser tab and does not access your Ecamm Live account, recordings, or scenes.
Is RunCue free?
No. There's no permanent free plan. A 15-minute, no-card trial runs the full timer, then Pro is $19/mo and Team is $49/mo.
Is there a trial?
Yes -- and there's no rush to set it up. You get up to 7 days to build the run of show before any clock starts; the 15-minute live trial begins only once you press Start, and it includes the live timer, separate role links, cues, Reset, and segment editing before the room locks.
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