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XSplit Broadcaster - Storm Streaming Cloud

In this guide, we show how to start streaming for the Storm Streaming Cloud service using the commercial software XSplit Broadcaster.

Video Tutorial

Connection Setup

  1. To connect XSplit to the Storm Streaming cloud, select "Broadcast" from the top menu, then choose "Set up a new output", and then "Custom RTMP".
    Select "Broadcast" from the top menu, then choose "Set up a new output", and then "Custom RTMP".
  2. A popup window will appear with a list of connection settings. In the "Name" field, you can enter any name you like, such as "StormStreaming Cloud" next, you need to enter the link to your server in the "RTMP URL" and “Stream Key” fields. All these information can be found on the Summary page of Live Stream creator.
    In the "Name" field, you can enter any name you like, such as "StormStreaming Cloud" next, you need to enter the link to your server in the "RTMP URL" and "Stream Key".
  3. We will also need to enter the data required for stream authorization. For this purpose, we choose the "Specify channel credentials" option right next to the "Stream Key" field. Another window will appear where we need to enter our username and password - these are also visible on the Summary page.
    We will need to enter the data required for stream authorization. For this purpose, we choose the "Specify channel credentials " option right next to the "Stream Key " field.
  4. That's all regarding the configuration of the connection between XSplit Broadcaster and the Storm Streaming Cloud. Below the connection settings popup, you will also find the settings for the encoder itself. We have described the entire encoder configuration in a separate guide called "Stream & Encoder".

Encoder Setup

  1. The encoder settings for XSplit can be found in the RTMP connection configuration. We need to either create a new connection or edit an existing one.
    We need to either create a new connection or edit an existing one.
  2. First thing we need to choose is the right encoder library. The recommended choice here is "x264", but if you have a GeForce graphics card, you can try "NVENC". The selection of the appropriate bitrate depends on the chosen resolution. Below is a quick reference guide:

    ResolutionFPSRequired upload
    1920x1080609 Mbit/s
    1920x1080307 Mbit/s
    1280x720607 Mbit/s
    1280x720304,5 Mbit/s
    Table 1. required upload speed for different resolutions table
    Choose encoder (The recommended choice here is "x264" or if you have an NVIDIA graphics card, you can try selecting the &quotNVENC" option), bitrate and mode.
  3. More detailed settings are available under the gear icon. Clicking on it will bring up another popup. Here, set the "Max Keyframe Interval" to "1.0" and the "Encoder Preset" to "ultrafast".
    Clicking on it will bring up another popup. Here, set the "Max Keyframe Interval" to "1.0" and the "Encoder Preset" to "ultrafast".
  4. After making all the changes, click OK, and you're ready to start your stream.
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