Follow this step-by-step guide to configure AVerMedia RECentral for live RTMP streaming to your Primcast server. Get your broadcast live in just a few minutes.
Follow each step carefully to configure AVerMedia RECentral and start live streaming to your Primcast video server.
Run the AVerMedia RECentral software. From the main menu, select Streaming to get the encoder ready for use with your Primcast service.
If this is your first time using RECentral, select the Gear UP option to complete the initial device setup. This wizard will guide you through a series of steps to determine your streaming device's content and optimal settings.
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Select your video source — typically an HDMI input or a capture device attached to your computer. This determines what your viewers will see during the broadcast.
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In the fourth step of the setup wizard, choose your preferred video settings. The recommended video format for streaming is H.264. The total bitrate is the sum of the audio and video bitrates — make sure your internet upload speed can support the combined bitrate shown in the encoder.
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After completing the Gear UP wizard, you will return to the RECentral main window. Click the Gateway button and select Custom RTMP to enter your Primcast streaming address.
Your RTMP URL follows this format: rtmp://example.primcast.com:port/live. Your exact address and port are available in your Primcast account dashboard or activation email.
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Enter your full Primcast RTMP URL in the address field, then click the Connect button. Your live stream will begin broadcasting to your Primcast server immediately.
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Common questions about configuring AVerMedia RECentral for live streaming with Primcast.
