An encoder is software or hardware that converts video files from one format or code to another. Encoding is an essential part to live streaming. Here is a quick rundown of how encoding fits into the live streaming process: A camera captions video files in the RAW format. RAW files are transmitted to the encoder. […]

  There is no viewer limit for videos on regular Dacast accounts. We have facilitated broadcasts with hundreds of thousands of concurrent viewers. Dacast uses a global Content Delivery Network (CDN) that allows users to stream to vast audiences without the concern of hitting a limit that would overwork a smaller server network. This top […]

The terms frame rate and FPS are often used interchangeably. FPS stands for frames per second and refers to the number of video frames that display each second in video. Essentially, FPS is the unit of measurement for frame rate. You can control how many frames per second a video has when broadcasting over Dacast […]

  Yes, Dacast uses a worldwide content delivery network in order to send streams to viewers. This includes both live and on-demand services. This is due to the CDN connection that Dacast utilizes (Limelight Networks), which has a server presence all over the world. Background: Limelight Networks’ interconnection policy seeks to enhance its global connectivity […]

  If you haven’t signed up for a Dacast account and are seeing this on your credit card statement, chances are you bought access to a stream/video recently from one of our live streaming customers or partners. So either you did a Pay-Per-View for an event or signed up for a subscription. Try to line […]