To ensure your Dacast live stream is stable and fully functional, you MUST configure your encoder to use the settings defined on this tutorial. These settings have been chosen to ensure the maximum compatibility with the Dacast platform as well as with newer and older devices that are used for live streaming on your website (Desktop, Mobile, SmartTVs, etc.) In this video you will find:

1. Common Settings that must be used for all live streaming on the Dacast platform
2. Resolution & Bitrate Settings that differ based on the desired size and quality of your stream
3. Unsupported Settings that must not be used or you will see problems with your stream
4. Encoder Download Links to get your hands on a software encoder

Live Stream Encoder Configuration and Required Dacast Settings

  Introduction To Live Encoding To ensure your Dacast live stream is stable and fully functional, you MUST configure your encoder to use the settings defined on this page. These settings have been chosen to ensure the maximum compatibility with the Dacast platform as well as with newer and older devices that are used for [...]

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Recommended encoder settings To ensure your Dacast livestream is stable and fully functional, you must configure your encoder to use the settings defined on this page. First, ensure you are following everything in the Common Settings section. The following settings are required for livestreaming with Dacast, regardless of your selected resolution and bitrate.

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Then, select the most appropriate resolution and bitrate, which depends on your needs, and configure all settings for that size exactly. Please select one of the following configurations, and ensure your encoder is set up with these exact settings to help prevent streaming issues. Finally, be sure not to use any of the unsupported settings because they will very likely break your stream.

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Note that these settings are unsupported and will break your stream. Baseline H.264 profile and interlaced scanning. Any questions, or need help, access to this feature, please contact us.

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