First of all, we need to understand what a stream is. A stream refers to a streaming media, which is real-time video or audio data transmitted over the Internet. Usually, we need to push the live screen to the server first, and then distribute it to the live broadcast platform for the audience to see, which will generate a stream. The operation of pushing this stream out is called pushing the stream. In contrast, there is an operation called pulling the stream, which is pulling the stream to the director's desk.
There are two solutions for common live broadcasts. The first is to push the stream through an aggregate pusher. Commonly used ones are Gaoshi T20 and T80, or Liveu\Yiweishi and other 4G and 5G backpacks. This solution requires professional hardware equipment and network support, which is safer and more reliable. The second is PC+ push stream software, and the commonly used push stream is the artifact OBS. This solution requires a PC, download and install the push stream software, and you can push the stream. The free and open source OBS software is very suitable for novices.
No matter which solution is used, we need to consider the quality and stability of live streaming. In order to ensure the quality of live broadcasts, we need to choose high-quality cameras, tuning equipment and rich live broadcast experience. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to the stability of the network and the size of the bandwidth to ensure the smoothness and picture quality of the live broadcast.
For professional live broadcasts, the solution of the aggregated streaming software is safer and more reliable, while for novices, the solution of PC+streaming software is simpler and easier to use. No matter which solution we choose, we need to pay attention to the quality and stability of the live streaming to bring a better viewing experience to the audience.
