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Does Streaming on Facebook Consume Video Bandwidth?

Yes, just like any other streaming on Dacast, streaming on Facebook consumes video bandwidth. The more people that watch the video, the more bandwidth your Dacast account uses. It doesn’t matter if it’s via your site or Facebook Bandwidth is treated the same, no matter where the viewer is accessing the content. This applies to […]

Are There Video File Size Limitations on Dacast?

No, Dacast does not place limits on video file size. However, it is important to point out that videos with larger file sizes could impose issues on the viewers’ end, so they require a bit of extra attention. For example, if you are uploading a 4K file, it is important that you offer multiple renditions […]

How Does Overage (Playback) Protection Work for Bandwidth?

Dacast - Live Streaming and On Demand Video Platform

  Bandwidth overage protection is how Dacast keeps live streams up and running when users are out of bandwidth. The way this works is whenever you run out of bandwidth, the system will order the amount that you have selected under “Playback Protection.”  For example, if you selected 50 GB of “Playback Protection,” the system […]

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 […]