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Understanding VOD File Basic Management

Video on Demand (VOD) is a popular way of delivering video content to users over the internet. To ensure an optimal viewing experience, several key factors must be considered, including storage, encoding, file size, compatibility, and delivery methods. File Transformations  “Why does Dacast transform my file?” When a file is uploaded to our system, it […]

Live Stream Encoder Configuration and Required Dacast Settings

Introduction To Live Encoding To ensure your Dacast live stream is stable and fully functional, you MUST configure your encoder to use the settings defined on this page. These settings have been chosen to ensure the maximum compatibility with the Dacast platform as well as with newer and older devices that are used for live […]

Does Dacast Support X264 Streaming?

  X264 Live Streaming Support Yes, Dacast supports x264 streaming for both live and on-demand video content. X264 is very similar to the H.264 video codec, and both are ideal choices for broadcasting with Dacast. What is an Encoder? The H.264 and x264 codecs have to do with your live stream encoder. Video encoding is […]