Wirecast Live Stream Encoding Software

PDF Tutorial on setting up and streaming with Wirecast - click here.

ABOUT WIRECAST

- http://www.telestream.net/wirecast/

Stream Settings - VERY Important:

- H.264 *(not VP6 or x.264)*
- BASELINE *(not MAIN)*
- Key frame every *240*
- Audio in AAC at 44,100 Hz

NOTE: If you are just looking to send us your live stream(s) directly from your camera or switcher; OBS is a simple, free, and effective alternative (more info).  Wirecast brings a lot of additional functionality and production quality to your broadcast (multi-device switching, lower 3rds titling, etc...), if desired. However, Wirecast is not free, and a little more complicated.

IMPORTANT: For multi bit rate streaming, always arrange streams from highest bit rate (on top) to lowest, within your encoder (Wirecast).

MULTI-BITRATE STREAMING

This step only needs to be one once, we recommend you use the SAME Master Live Episode for every broadcast. You can then simply Publish to a new Episode (if you Archive your broadcasts following the event).

Up to 3 streams can be created for multi-bit streaming, if desired. Set the Video bit-rate, Audio bit-rate, and Resolution for each. As you create the stream(s) you will see the corresponding Wirecast Stream Name appear below. (This is what you will “copy & paste” into Wirecast > Broadcast Settings > Stream.)

REMINDER: For Adaptive multi-bitrate streaming, it is important that you order your Streams from High > Low with High on TOP of the list.