Larix Broadcaster - Storm Streaming Server

In this guide, we show how to start streaming for the Storm Streaming Server service using the commercial software Larix Broadcaster. Larix is available for both iOS and Android operating systems.

Video Tutorials

Connection Setup

1. To connect Larix to the Storm Streaming Server, select the "gear icon" from the main application window. Then choose "Connections", click the "plus" icon in the top-right corner, and select "Connection" from the list.
   
   
2. In the next step, a window will appear with a list of connection settings. In the "Name" field, you can enter any name you like, such as "StormStreaming Server." Next, you need to enter the full RTMP link. Simply combine your server URL with a stream key, separated by a single slash.
   
   
3. If your Storm application is configured in open mode, the server will accept any stream key and create a stream for you. For managed mode, you'll need to define login credentials and enable authentication on the Larix side. For that, pick "RTMP Authorization" under Target type, which will appear once the URL is in place. Now, all you have to do is provide a username (Login) and a password.
   
   
4. Make sure to save your changes.

Encoder Setup

1. On the main program screen, select the "gear icon" and then go to "Video".
   
2. Now apply the following settings:
   1. Resolution - depending on your device capabilities, pick the right resolution like 1280x720. Then under the Bitrate field, make sure to provide a matching bitrate according to this table.
      
      

      Resolution	FPS	Required upload
      1920x1080	60	9 Mbit/s
      1920x1080	30	7 Mbit/s
      1280x720	60	7 Mbit/s
      1280x720	30	4,5 Mbit/s

      Table 1. Required upload speed for different resolutions. table
   2. Enable B-frames: off
   3. H.264 Profile: Main/High
   4. Keyframe frequency: 1 sec
      
3. Once all settings are in place, head back to the main application window and start broadcasting.