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Multistream
Multistreaming: How to Choose the Best Settings on Different Platforms
The ideal multistream settings for maximum outreach are 720p and 60 fps. Here are the best settings for streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Mixer.
May 19, 2020 · 4 min
Tips & Tricks
How to Get Low Latency on Your Live Streams
How to get low latency? Switch to a hardline: Wifi routers can’t transmit data as fast as old-fashioned Ethernet cables. Switch to old-fashioned fiber...
Apr 13, 2020 · 6 min
News & Announcements
Black Friday Sale 2019
Don't miss the black Friday offer of Castr. Get your discount and start streaming without any hassles.
Dec 3, 2019 · 1 min
News & Announcements
Cyber Monday Sale 2019
Don't miss the Cyber Monday offer of Castr. Get your discount and start streaming without any difficulties.
Dec 1, 2019 · 1 min
Tips & Tricks
How To Stream Using Live Video Streaming CDN
A CDN stores your video on multiple servers across the world when streaming viewers watch your video from the server that’s closest to them.
Dec 1, 2019 · 3 min
Livestream
Why Transcoding is Important in Live Video Streaming
Transcoding is essential to live video streaming, optimizing delivery so your stream plays smoothly across devices and connection speeds.
Dec 1, 2019 · 2 min
Streaming Protocol
What Is HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)?
HLS stands for HTTP Live Streaming, an adaptive bitrate protocol that delivers audio and video as small HTTP segments indexed by a manifest file.
Dec 1, 2019 · 11 min
Livestream
How to Live Stream Church Services to Connect Your Community
With COVID-19, “online churches” has become a new way to maintain church community activities. Here’s the basic guie on how to live stream church services.
Aug 28, 2019 · 5 min
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