The M3U8 link allows you to deliver your live and VOD streaming to Roku TV, Apple TV, or any private web TV channel and mobile app. Using the M3U8 file as its manifest, M3U8 file links contain plain text that specifies the locations of media files, either through absolute URLs or relative paths. In this […]
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There is no mandatory minimum upload speed for live streaming on Dacast. It all depends on the quality of video you want to stream. The upload internet speed for live streaming should be around double what you plan to use to live stream, so you can comfortably use 50% of the speed. You can push this […]
We have several types of live streaming Dacast channels in order to meet every Broadcaster’s needs. All of our live channels (except Standard Passthrough) are transcoding channels (meaning they come with Adaptive streaming ABR). Standard Passthrough The default live stream channels we have are called Standard Passthrough channels, ready-to-broadcast format channels where the source is […]
In the world of live streaming, having the right tools and configuration is key to delivering high-quality content to your audience. One such tool is Videon EdgeCaster Hardware Encoder which, when combined with Dacast, can help you achieve seamless HLS live streaming. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of setting up […]
In the fast-paced world of online content, we understand that not everyone can catch your livestream event in real-time. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce how to provide a replay of your live stream for your viewers. Our live stream recording feature allows you to record your live stream using the Dacast platform, allowing viewers […]