{"id":3697,"date":"2018-11-29T11:38:21","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T16:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manycam.com\/blog\/?p=3697"},"modified":"2020-09-25T15:34:27","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T19:34:27","slug":"rtmp-ingest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manycam.com\/blog\/rtmp-ingest\/","title":{"rendered":"RTMP Ingest – What\u2019s this new ManyCam feature and how can you use it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quality is crucial when it comes to live video. Whether you do live streams, video calls or conferences, having the best possible video quality is paramount to achieving better outcomes. With that in mind, ManyCam has launched the RTMP Ingest feature to help the user connect high-quality equipment to their favorite live streaming platforms and video calling apps. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog post, we\u2019ll cover what is RTMP ingest and give you a step-by-step guide to help you use this new feature. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RTMP Ingest – What is it?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

RTMP Ingest is a new video source option available in ManyCam, which allows users to add external encoders and any stream key as their video sources. In other words, if your live streaming equipment provides you with the RTMP info necessary, you can add it as your video source to ManyCam and then broadcast it to other platforms or connect to video calling apps. <\/span><\/p>\n

This input source gives you way more freedom when it comes to your live streaming setup. So, if you have professional equipment or external encoders and want to make a high-quality video call, you can send the RTMP stream through ManyCam and select ManyCam as your source on your video calling platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you haven’t yet, download ManyCam for free here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

A step-by-step guide to using the RTMP Ingest feature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Step 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the presets panel, you will need to add a new video source. To do so, click on the \u201c+\u201d icon, just like in the screenshot below. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve clicked on that button, you\u2019ll see all the possible video sources you can add to your live stream or video call. Go ahead and select RTMP Server. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Then, to establish the connection, you\u2019ll need to insert the information necessary, which is: <\/span><\/p>\n