Broadcast Software
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
- Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
- OBS Studio Tutorial (Make Your Streams Look Pro)
- NDI Plugin obs-ndi – NewTek NDI integration into OBS Studio
- Use the NDI Plugin to receive video & audio input into OBS from NDI capable systems/devices over the network.
- Each video source also has its own audio.
- Network Device Interface (NDI) is a royalty-free software standard developed by NewTek to enable video-compatible products to communicate, deliver, and receive high-definition video over a computer network in a high-quality, low-latency manner that is frame-accurate and suitable for switching in a live production environment.
- NDI Studio Monitor runs on any compatible laptop or workstation, and allows you to see any available NDI channel in real time, arrange multiple NDI channels for live monitoring, and deploy instances for a range of professional signage and display applications.
Streamlabs Cloudbot
- Enable Cloudbot
- mod Streamlabs by typing /mod Streamlabs in your chat.
- If Cloudbot stops working, disable it, refresh the page, then re-enable.
- Merge your Streamlabs Account with Twitch.tv, Youtube, etc.
- This is required for Chatbot to function when you enter “!” commands.
- Log into Streamlabs.com, and go to your Dashboard
- Go to: Account > Settings > Account Settings > Platforms
- For each platform, Click “Merge” and login when forwarded to the site.
- This is required for Chatbot to function when you enter “!” commands.
VDO.ninja (formerly OBS.ninja)
- Virtual camera for OBS Studio via Web browser
- Bring video from your smartphone, computer, or friends directly into your OBS video stream as a browser source.
- How-To bring remote videos into OBS with VDO.Ninja
- sub-reddit for help and advanced info
VDO.ninja Quick Start Camera Source for OBS
On the Phone/Guest Computer
- Turn off audio alerts.
- Go to VDO.ninja using the phones’ Web browser
- Click “Add Camera to OBS”
- Click Start
- Copy the URL (Click the paperclip)
- TXT the URL to the host
In OBS on the Host Computer
- Add a Browser Source
- Enter the URL from the guests’ VDO.ninja session
- Video Orientation:
- Landscape – Width: 1280 and Height: 720
- Portrait – Width: 720 and Height: 1280
- Tick “Control audio via OBS”
- This brings in the audio from the Guest.
- You can adjust/mute the guests’ audio in OBS.
- Click OK
Touch Portal : Macro Multi Action Remote Control
- Use Touch Portal to control your desktop software and machine with your mobile device.
- Similar functionality as the Elgato Stream Deck hardware.
- Touch Portal uses Java, and will automatically install the current version.
- Touch Portal requires the OBS-WebSocket plugin to be installed in OBS Studio.
- Touch Portal can be use over Wi-Fi or USB.
- To access Touch Port via USB, the Android device must have Developer mode and USB access enabled
- Touch Portal’s Discord for assistance.
Web Based Streaming
- OBS Vs Melon – Which is best for your setup?
- Melon by Streamlabs – Stream to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms in 5 clicks. Invite guests, share your screen, customize with themes and much more.
Hardware
iRig Stream
- Connect instruments, mixers and more to your iPhone, iPad, Android device and Mac/PC.
How to fix missing bass frequencies when using iRig Stream on Windows 10
- Right-click on the speaker in the taskbar notification area
- Click “Open Sound Settings”
- Under the “Input” section, set “Choose your input device” to Line In (iRig Line)
- Click “Device Properties”
- Click “Additional device properties”, which opens the Device Properties window
- Click the “Advanced” tab
- Turn off sound enhancement
Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro
- Switch live between 4 HDMI high quality video camera inputs
- The USB webcam output of ATEM Mini connects to any computer and looks just like a built in webcam, so all streaming software for social media platforms work.
Sprolink NeoLIVE R2 Portable Streaming Video Switcher
- 4-Input 1080p 60Hz HDMI with 5.5 Inch LCD
- Remote control for 4 PTZ cameras
- USB webcam output connects to any computer and looks a webcam.
- Sprolink NeoLIVE Video Tour