Category Archives: Top Tips

Streaming Equipment Guide 2026: Choose the Right Gear for Your Needs

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Video content has become a cornerstone of growth for organizations across virtually every industry. As of 2026, video is projected to make up around 82 – 82.5 % of all global internet traffic, with users spending more time watching online videos daily than ever before. Furthermore, about 89 % of marketers now actively integrate video into their marketing strategies, and 95 % […]

What Is HLS Streaming and When Should You Use It [2026 Update]

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With Flash long gone, HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) has become the default delivery protocol for reaching the widest range of devices and browsers with adaptive streaming. Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS) can reduce delay for more “live” experiences, but standard HLS remains a strong choice when you need reliability, CDN scale, and broad playback support. Dacast’s delivery […]

Best OBS Settings for Streaming in 2026 (Pricing, Control & Support Compared)

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Live video streaming is now part of everyday communication. For businesses getting started, the challenge is dialing in the best OBS settings for streaming so video looks sharp and audio stays clean—without overloading your CPU or internet. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio) makes this easier by exposing clear controls for OBS bitrate settings, resolution, frame […]

Live Streaming Server – How to Build One, and Should You Do It?

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Setting up your own live streaming server may seem like a straightforward way to broadcast content. The idea of managing everything in-house, on your terms, is appealing, especially since it could save money compared to using private video streaming services. But the reality is a bit more complicated. Building a live video streaming server comes […]

Encoding for Live Streaming

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  When getting started broadcasting live video streams, people often ask what equipment or software they need. Many people think all they need to stream live video is a camera, a microphone, an internet connection, a computer, and a video streaming solution. While those components are necessary, there’s one more aspect that’s just as crucial–encoding […]