Follow this step-by-step guide to configure Adobe Flash Media Encoder for live RTMP streaming to your Primcast server. Get your broadcast live in just a few minutes.
Follow each step carefully to configure Adobe Flash Media Encoder and start live streaming to your Primcast video server.
Open Flash Media Encoder and locate the streaming fields in the lower-right corner. In the FMS URL field, enter your Primcast RTMP address. The format is rtmp://accountname.flashmediacast.com/live/ — replace accountname with your account name.
In the Stream Name field, enter your desired stream name (default is livestream). You can run two simultaneous streams as long as they have different names. Click Connect when done.
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When prompted, enter your Primcast username and password and click OK.
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Choose your preferred video streaming device from the list and configure your video settings including resolution and bitrate.
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Choose your preferred audio input device and set your audio bitrate. The total bitrate displayed at the bottom is the sum of the audio and video bitrates. Make sure your internet upload speed can comfortably support this total bitrate.
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Review all your settings one final time, then click the Start button to begin streaming to your Primcast server.
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Your stream is now live on your Primcast server. You can monitor the stream status and review log output directly from the Flash Media Encoder interface.
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To embed your stream on a website, go to your Primcast control panel and use the player generator. Enter the same RTMP URL used in Flash Media Encoder, and in the Stream field enter your stream name with the .flv extension appended (e.g. livestream.flv). Copy the generated embed code and paste it into your website.
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Common questions about configuring Adobe Flash Media Encoder for live streaming with Primcast.
