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How do I Stream On Dacast Using VidBlasterX?

  VidBlaster is a software encoder for Windows only. There are several paid versions of this tool, but you can download a free version of VidBlasterX Studio version 5 here. VidBlasterX Broadcast (the most inclusive version of this encoding software) supports multiple streamer modules, which allows you to set up multiple streams. Below find our […]

DirectX 9 Compatible Hardware Required for vMix

When using the vMix encoder, do you see a message that says the following message: DirectX9 compatible hardware required. D3DStartup.D3D_NEW_EX D3DERR_INVALIDCALL: Invalid call (-2005530516)” If the following window appears with that message, you must get to the root of the problem before you start streaming: Solution: Unfortunately, this message means that your Graphics Card is […]

Can You Live Stream PowerPoint Presentations with Dacast?

Yes, it is very easy to live stream a PowerPoint presentation on your website with Dacast.  All you have to do is select the right video source for your live stream. Choose your browser or the tab where you have your PowerPoint presentation open.  You can also select the video source from directly in the […]

Monetize Video: How to Create a Price and Promo Code on Dacast

This guide explains how to create a price and promo code with Dacasts paywall to monetize video content. Before we dive in, were going to discuss the types of monetization available with Dacast. Types of Monetization Available with Dacast There are three methods of monetization offered by Dacast: SVOD, TVOD, and AVOD. SVOD is a […]