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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 […]

Credentials for Wirecast with HTML5 (All Device)

  For credentials for Wirecast with HTML5, check out this tutorial. It includes a complete explanation of how to stream with Wirecast’s latest version: /support/knowledgebase/how-to-live-stream-with-wirecast/ Any questions or need help/access to this feature? Please contact us. Not yet a Dacast user, and interested in trying Dacast risk-free for 14 days? Sign up today to get […]

Getting Around the Dacast Encoder Login for Live Streams

Unfortunately, there is no way to get around entering the Dacast login and password for encoders when trying to set up an HTML5 video player live channel. The reason for this is that they require RTMP authentication. This added level of security is mandatory on all of these channels. We recommend keeping track of all […]

FFmpeg Live Streaming on the Dacast Platform for MacOS

Are you interested in FFmpeg live streaming on Dacast under Mac OS with FFmpeg? This guide provides a step-by-step explanation to get you started! To stream on Dacast under Linux with FFmpeg, click here. Requirements: You will need to compile FFmpeg with the help of brew (https://brew.sh/) and specific librtmp parameters detailed below. Development tools: […]