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Video Tutorial: How to Live Stream with OBS Studio

  This video tutorial How to Live Stream with OBS Studio will explain step-by-step how to start live streaming on a Dacast live channel using the classic OBS Studio broadcasting software with integrated encoding features. For a faster and easier setup, we recommend using the Dacast custom version of OBS Studio, available for free in your […]

VOD To Live

What is VOD to Live? Stream confidently and securely with our new VOD to Live feature. VOD to Live allows you to choose any of your videos, set it to a specific time and date, and go live without the use of an encoder.  So what is the difference between this and a regular VOD […]

HLS live streaming with Dacast

HTTP live streaming or ‘HLS’ is a streaming protocol that allows you to deliver high-quality content with a lower latency than RTMP. When using the HLS protocol, your video contents will be compressed, chopped into small chunks, and transmitted over HTTP. If a viewer has a weak connection, HLS will automatically adjust by switching to […]

Setting Up the Dacast Live Stream Monitoring Feature

Our live stream monitor feature allows you and your team to scan your available live channels, detect which are active,  and then view up to four active live stream channels on one screen. In essence, live stream monitoring. By having the ability to detect and view all of your running live stream channels you will […]