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Video/Network Stream

You can add live streams as a source using different protocols such as RTMP, RTSP, and even Newtek’s new NDI.


Go to Add Source > Video/Network Streams


Add Source Menu > Video Network Stream source highlighted, showing the RTMP, RTSP, and NDI streaming options




RTMP Stream


Adding an RTMP source


Click Add source > Video/Network Stream then select RTMP Stream


You will be prompted to input the URL and the Stream Name (stream key).


Add RTMP Stream window


RTMP Stream Source Settings


RTMP Stream source properties window



Playback


Volume Control

Adjusts the output volume coming from the RTMP stream.


Audio Output

Select whether to output the source audio to System Sound (default) or Stream Only.



Stream Source


RTMP variation drop-down

Select which variation of RTMP the stream uses: RTMP, RTMPS (TLS/SSL), RTMPE (encrypted) or RTMPT (Tunneled).


URL (or Stream key)

The unique stream key, stream name or play path for the RTMP stream.


Stream Name

Enter the name of your RTMP source.


Stream buffer (secs)

Amount of incoming audio and video packets stored in seconds.



RTSP Stream


Adding an RTSP source


Click Add source > Video/Network Stream then select RTSP Stream


You will be prompted to enter your IP camera’s RTSP URL and choose the Protocol to be used.


Add IP Camera/RTSP Stream window


IP Cameras sources will have different RTSP URLs depending on the model and/or manufacturer. Click here to learn more.


IP Camera (RTSP) Source Settings


IP Camera (RTSP) > Source properties window



Playback


Volume Control

Adjusts the output volume coming from the RTSP stream.


Audio Output

Select whether to output the source audio to System Sound (default) or Stream Only.


Stream Source


Protocol

Sets the low-level transport protocol. If you experience any stuttering or desync, try to change the protocol from TCP to UDP. If blocked by a firewall, try to set the protocol to HTTP.



NewTek NDI® Stream


NewTek NDI® or Network Device Interface lets you send video sources through IP within a Local Area Network.


Examples of improving your XSplit streaming content with NDI can be as simple as showing multiplayer gaming, remote guests, or other live content by capturing multiple XSplit Broadcaster streams per computer or as complex as using multiple NDI enabled applications to enhance your production workflow.


Learn more about NewTek NDI® here.



Adding a Newtek NDI® source


Click Add source > Video/Network Stream then select the NDI® stream you want to add from the list.



Newtek NDI® Source Settings


NDI Source output properties window



Playback


Volume Control

Adjusts the output volume coming from the NDI® stream.


Audio Output

Select whether to output the source audio to System Sound (default) or Stream Only.



Stream Source


Quality

Changes the quality of the NDI® stream. If you experience any stuttering or desync, try switching the Quality to Standard. Standard will receive the audio and video from the NDI® stream at a lower bandwidth.

Updated on: 11/08/2022

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