Guides to streaming live, from anywhere.
Plain answers on streaming live: data, signal and setup.
- Streaming basics5 min readHow much data does live streaming use?A 1080p stream at 8 Mbps uses about 4.3 GB an hour once overhead is counted. The sum to work out your own number, and what pushes it up.Read the guide
- Connectivity4 min readWhat is cellular bonding, and do you need it?Bonding sends one stream over several connections at once, so one weak network cannot take you off air. How it works, what it uses, and when to skip it.Read the guide
- Streaming basics6 min readSRT vs RTMP: which should you stream with?RTMP is what platforms accept. SRT is what survives a bad connection. Which to use for each leg of your stream, and the one setting that matters.Read the guide
- On the road7 min readWhy your IRL stream keeps droppingStreams drop on the move because upload collapses in crowds and between masts. The fixes in order, from a lower bitrate to a studio that holds your broadcast.Read the guide
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