Question 1

How to Buy Video Bandwidth and Storage for Streaming on Dacast

Jose Guevara · Accepted Answer

Streaming and hosting videos on Dacast uses both data and storage. In order to generate an estimate of how much data you'll need, we suggest checking out our bandwidth calculator. In this post, we’re going to walk you through the process of buying extra data so that you never run out when you’re in need. Before we get started, feel free to check your remaining video bandwidth to see where your account stands.

How to Buy Bandwidth

On the left sidebar of your Dacast account, click Account > Plan > Additional Data & Storage. You will see the pricing indicated on a chart. The higher the bandwidth, the lower the price. Click on Purchase Data.

You should see a small window pop-up where you can select the amount of data you want to purchase and its total amount. Once you are satisfied with the amount of data, click “Next”.

The next step is to place your payment information, either credit card or Paypal. Please make sure that you accept the Terms and Conditions. Then finally click on Purchase.

How to Buy Storage

On the left sidebar of your Dacast account, click Account > Plan > Additional Data & Storage. You will see the pricing indicated on a chart. The higher the bandwidth, the lower the price. Click on Purchase Storage.

You should see a small window pop-up where you can select the amount of data you want to purchase and its total amount. Once you are satisfied with the amount of data, click “Next”.

The next step is to place your payment information, either credit card or Paypal. Please make sure that you accept the Terms and Conditions. Then finally click on Purchase.

If you have any questions about video bandwidth or need help with this Dacast feature, feel free to contact us directly. Not yet a Dacast user, and interested in trying Dacast risk-free for 14 days? Sign up today to get started.

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Question 2

How to use the Advanced Video Hosting Platform?

Harmonie Duhamel · Accepted Answer

Dacast is now a unified video platform that includes live and on demand streaming, making advanced video hosting a standard feature. We are in the process of a full migration, and for all customers interested in the new offering, and have put together a thorough tutorial on how to navigate the Dacast VOD solution. We will cover everything from video uploading, transcoding, live stream encoding your videos, to video monetization, and configuring the integrated paywalls and more. To access this tutorial, please click and navigate to this support article: [embed]/support/knowledgebase/walkthrough-video-on-demand-vod/[/embed] Any questions or you want to access this feature?Pleasecontact us. Not yet a Dacast user, and interested in trying Dacast risk-free for 14 days? Sign up today to get started.

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Question 3

What is H.264 Advanced Video Coding and is it Supported by Dacast?

Dacast Team · Accepted Answer

Advanced Video Coding (AVC) is known asH.264, or MPEG-4 AVC is a video codec that is commonly associated with the distribution of high definition content. This is the form of compression used for Blu-ray discs as well as many streaming video applications on the internet. The video standard is fully supported over the Dacast platform for both live and on-demand streaming.

H.264 Video Format FAQ

Live streaming technology is constantly changing, so its normal to have questions about each of the moving parts. Weve put together some H.264 FAQ in hopes of answering any questions youve had about the codec.

Are H.264 and x264 the same thing?

H.264 and x264 are very similar but they are not the same thing. Both are viable options for live streaming codecs.

Whats the difference between H.264 and MP4?

H.264 and MP4 are two terms closely related to video streaming, but they are two totally different technologies. H.264 is a video codec and MP4 is the name of a file format.

Is H.264 the best video codec?

As we mentioned, live streaming technology is always evolving. However, the H.264 codec is currently the most ideal option for live stream encoding.

Does the H.264 Codec Support 4k Video Streaming?

Yes, this codec supports 4k video streaming.

What is an Encoder?

Since the H.264 has to do with your live stream encoder, it is an appropriate time to recap what exactly an encoder is. Encoding is a process used to convert the RAW video files captured by a camera into digital files suitable for live streaming over the internet. This process uses either a hardware or software encoder.

Required Live Encoder Settings

With Dacast, the H.264 codec is actually part of the required encoder settings. The following live encoder settings are required for live streaming with Dacast, regardless of your selected resolution and bitrate:

VIDEO CODEC	H.264 (x264 may work)
FRAME RATE	25 or 30
KEYFRAME INTERVAL	2 secs (or 2x frame rate)
SCANNING	Progressive
ENCODING BITRATE	Constant (CBR)
AUDIO CODEC	AAC
AUDIO BITRATE	128 kbps
AUDIO CHANNELS	2 (Stereo)
AUDIO SAMPLE RATE	48 kHz (48,000 Hz)

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