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Practical how-tos for running live video: encoder setup, settings that actually matter, troubleshooting, and the workflow habits that keep broadcasts stable.

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CBR vs VBR

Tips & Tricks

CBR vs VBR: A Comparison Between Constant Bitrate and Variable Bitrate

Hey video streamers, read today's blog and know the comparison between CBR vs VBR, which one is best for live streaming with castr.com.

Aug 17, 2021 · 9 min

What is the difference between HD and SD

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What is the Difference between HD and SD: SD vs HD Resolution

Most video streamers are confused when choosing the resolution for their videos. Read this blog to know the differences between HD and SD!

Aug 10, 2021 · 7 min

How to Get Constant RTMP Address in Castr

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How to Get Constant RTMP Address in Castr

Enabling Castr’s constant RTMP address helps you always use the same RTMP details when streaming and share the stream with collaborators.

Mar 16, 2021 · 2 min

Record a Live Streaming Video

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How to Record a Live Streaming Video

Recording streaming video improves engagement and interest from viewers. Castr automatically record the streaming video after you finish.

Mar 11, 2021 · 3 min

Tips and tricks for streaming RTMP with Castr

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Tips and Tricks for Setting Up RTMP Streams with Castr

Set up RTMP streams with Castr for reliable performance on live content. Here's how to configure the integration step by step.

Mar 8, 2021 · 3 min

embed RTSP into HTML5 and get a stream player

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How to Embed RTSP Into HTML5 and Get a Stream Player

You can easily live stream RTSP into HTML5. This blog guides how to embed RTSP into HTML5 and get a streaming player.

Feb 23, 2021 · 4 min

castr-livestream-analytics

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6 Awesome Things You Can Do With Castr Livestream Analytics

We recently added some new enhancements to the Analytics tab in the Livestream plans. Here are 6 things you can do with this feature.

Feb 11, 2021 · 3 min

Setting up SRT in Vmix

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How to Set up SRT in Vmix and Stream to Castr

Castr now supports SRT as a streaming input. Here's how to set up streaming from vMix to Castr using the SRT protocol.

Dec 21, 2020 · 2 min

How to Connect the ATEM Mini Pro to Castr

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Bump up Your Livestream With ATEM Mini Pro and Castr

You can connect the ATEM Mini Pro to Castr to leverage hardware benefits of the ATEM and the software features in Castr.

Dec 16, 2020 · 3 min

How to connect Castr to vMix

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How to Connect Castr to vMix

A lot of Castr users have chosen vMix as their preferred encoder. We’ll show you how to connect Castr to vMix through the Custom RTMP Server.

Dec 11, 2020 · 2 min

How to Connect Wirecast to Castr

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How to Connect Wirecast to Castr

Besides OBS Studio, Wirecast is one of the most commonly used broadcasting software for streamers and businesses all over the world.

Dec 10, 2020 · 2 min

How to Configure SlingStudio With Castr

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How to Configure and Connect SlingStudio to Castr

By combining SlingStudio with Castr Multistreaming feature, you can stream to many platforms at once with high quality video and recording.

Dec 7, 2020 · 2 min

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