Category Archives: The video experts blog

How to Live Stream to Multiple Platforms Simultaneously (2026 guide)

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Even though broadcasting on your website through a professional online video platform (OVP) gives you the most control over quality, branding, monetization, and audience data, multi-platform streaming has one massive advantage: reach. If you already have audiences on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and other social platforms, it makes sense to meet them where they are—without […]

Best OBS Settings for Streaming in 2026 (Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Dacast)

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Live streaming in 2026 isn’t forgiving of “default” settings. Bitrate caps, strict keyframe requirements, and hardware encoder behavior mean your OBS Studio configuration has to be platform-compliant and stable, especially for longer broadcasts. This guide covers best OBS settings for streaming using OBS Studio 32, with copy/paste presets for Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Live, and RTMP […]

How to Live Stream a Government City Council Meeting Online (2026)

How to Live Stream a Government City Council Meeting Online

As a local official, it is your duty to keep your community informed and involved. You and your fellow councilmen make decisions on their behalf, so it is only right that they know what is going on in their municipality. Live streaming council meetings, public meetings, and events is a great way to honor that […]

The Future of Streaming is Here: How Our New Technology Boosts Your Video Quality

The Future of Streaming with Our Custom-Built Ingest

Live streaming requires stability, accurate recording, and adaptive bitrate delivery. To address these needs, Dacast has launched a fully custom-built ingest system for live streaming, designed from the ground up for stability, scalability, and seamless integration. By controlling the full stack, our new ingest system allows faster feature deployment, integrated DVR and recording workflows, and […]

Hardware vs. Software Encoders for Live Streaming: Your Options Explained [2026 Update]

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Encoders play an important role in maintaining a high-quality live stream. It’s important to understand the difference between software and hardware live streaming encoders so that you have the information you need to choose the best option for your streaming video broadcasts. In this guide, you’ll learn what a video encoder does, how RTMP ingest […]