Switchboard Live Minimum Encoder Settings

Now that you've set up your Switchboard Live account, ensure your encoder is properly configured to send the best-quality stream to your multiple destinations. Below you will find our recommended streaming settings. These settings are based on recommendations from Facebook, YouTube, and X(Twitter). We've also included reference links for your reading pleasure. We recommend that you configure your encoder to the following settings

Last updated About 1 year ago

Switchboard Live Minimum Encoder Settings:

Resolution: Minimum 720p (1280 x 720) resolution, at 30 frames per second

Note: Facebook & YouTube support an aspect ratio of 1080p (1920x1080)

Video Bit Rate: Minimum bit rate of 2000 Kbps (2 Mbps)

Note: Facebook's maximum bitrate is 4000 Kbps (4 Mbps)

Audio Bit Rate: Minimum Audio bit rate of 96 Kbps (128 Kbps)

Key Frame Interval: An I-frame (keyframe) must be sent at least every 2 seconds

Encoding Profile: Main (H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10)

Reference Links:

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