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TriCaster Documentation (Legacy App)

Note: This documentation uses an older version of the TriCaster hardware. For more updated information, please reference this offsite guide. Why Use TriCaster? Dacast is completely compatible with flash-supporting encoders, including the NewTek TriCaster. Getting set up to record over a TriCaster is easy! You just need to set the acquisition method to Professional Encoder […]

Do You Collect Commission on Dacast Pay-Per-View and Subscriptions?

Yes, you will pay small commissions for paywall transactions in your Dacast account. This is applicable for both subscription-based (SVOD) and pay-per-view (TVOD) streaming. Dacast takes a percentage of commissions for each transfer done over our platform. This commission is 9.9%, plus $0.40 on each viewer purchase. Feel free to contact your account manager with […]

What Is HLS Streaming?

HTTP Live Streaming (or HLS) is an adaptive streaming communications protocol created by Apple. It is used for communication between iOS and Apple TV devices. HLS has the capability to evenly distribute either live or any on-demand video. As such, it is the sole technology available for adaptively streaming to Apple devices HLS is widely […]

What is an HTTP Website Referrer?

A What is an HTTP Website Referrer? The HTTP website referrer option on Dacast lets you add website referral restrictions to your content. For example, if you own the website www.test.com, you can set up a restriction to block sites that arent www.test.com from trying to grab and reuse your embed code. H2> How a […]

Conduct a Private Stream with Viewer Restrictions

  Yes, it is possible to conduct a private live stream event via Dacast for a select audience. You can secure your content by setting up a password, Domain Control, Signed Keys, or Geo-restrictions. Check the steps below to know how to create a private stream. How can I protect my contents with Dacast? STEP […]