While setting up your live stream is easy, the encoder setup page is admittedly the most challenging step. For first-time users of the platform, it is understandable you may encounter some confusion. With this general guide, we provide you with the basic steps from within the platform, to make sure your live streaming experience […]
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A What is an Encoder? What Are the Best Settings to use on Dacast’s Platform? An encoder is software or hardware that converts video files from one format or code to another. Encoding is an essential part to live streaming. Here is a quick rundown of how encoding fits into the live streaming process: A […]
In this OBS Tutorial for Dacast, we will discuss how to set up a live stream by connecting the Dacast streaming solution to OBS Studio, a free and open-source live stream encoding software. This guide is for the Windows version of the encoder. Video tutorial available here. Step 1: Add Details to Broadcast Setting and Connect […]
In this OBS tutorial, we will cover how to connect OBS Studio to the Dacast streaming solution and set up a live stream using this free, open-source live stream encoding software. This guide is for macOS users. Please note that this tutorial is not based on the Dacast version of OBS Studio that is available […]
Protect your live stream by setting a threshold email alert. Dacast account monitor will send you an email alert when you have 10% of Bandwidth (GB) left on your account. To do so, it is easy! You just have to follow the few steps below: How to Set Up a Low Bandwidth Email Alert STEP […]