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Support ArticlesOur direct low latency streaming solution works with any HLS streaming protocol compatible encoder. The advantage of using our own HLS compatible live streaming software encoder based on OBS Studio is the cost (free for everyone) and the super-fast set-up with preset encoding settings. However, you are more than welcome to use your own HLS […]
VP9 is a proprietary codec that was developed by On2Technologies in May 2003. It is also called the TrueMotion video codec. VP9 is a lossy video compression format and is often used by JavaFX, Adobe Flash and Flash Video Files. Dacast does NOT recommend using VP9. If you plan to do All Device (HTML5) live […]
The Dacast paywall manages different currencies to enhance the inclusivity of the platform. Here is how Dacasts monetization tools manage different currencies: STEP 1: Your viewers pay the pay-per-view or subscription price for your video content in whatever currency pricing you set up in your Dacast account. All the transactions are available under Paywall > […]
Streaming and hosting videos on Dacast uses both data and storage. In order to generate an estimate of how much data you’ll need, we suggest checking out our bandwidth calculator. In this post, we’re going to walk you through the process of buying extra data so that you never run out when you’re in need. […]
Multi-Bitrate Streaming on iOS It is not possible to select a video bitrate on a video on iOS. This is a limitation coming from iOS, the best video bitrate is automatically selected so your viewers have nothing to worry about. Multi-Bitrate Streaming on Android It is possible to select a video bitrate on a […]