Video Streaming Requirements

In this manual page, we will highlight the recommended settings for live video streaming according to:

Note: Please remember, that there is no “best setting” that we can recommend, as this is highly content and situational dependent.

 

 

Recommended bandwidth

To broadcast through Streaming platform, we recommend using a wired connection with an upload bandwidth of at least 700Kbps. Your upload bandwidth must be greater than your stream’s total bit-rate. It is recommended that your upload speed be at least 50% greater than the bit-rate of your broadcast.

Many times what appears to be a great connection is somewhat less in the real world. If you see connection drops, reduce the published bit-rate to a lower value.

 

 

WINDOWS DESKTOP BROADCASTER REQUIREMENTS

 

1080p FULL HD (1920×1080)

CPU

  • Intel Core™ i7 Extreme i7-975 3.33GHz
  • Intel Core™ i7 Extreme i7-965 3.2GHz

Memory

  • 4 GB – any DDR3 memory.

HDD

  • 10 MB or more available disk space.

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10 compatible.

Bit-rate

  • 2000 Kbs and up recommended.

 

720p HD (1280×720)

CPU

  • Intel Core™ 2 Quad 3GHz or faster.

Memory

  • 4 GB

HDD

  • 10 MB or more available disk space.

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10 compatible.

Bit-rate

  • 1200 Kbs and up recommended.

 

 480p HD/SD (854×480)

CPU

  • Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.66GHz or faster.

Memory

  • 1 GB

HDD

  • 10 MB or more available disk space.

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10 compatible.

Bit-rate

  • 512 Kbs and up recommended.

 

 

 

Important: Do not change the video source during a broadcast that is recorded (autorecord or DVR); unexpected results and even corrupted videos may be experienced.