XSplit Broadcaster - Storm Streaming Cloud

To connect XSplit to the Storm Streaming cloud, select Broadcast from the top menu, then choose Set up a new output, and then Custom RTMP.

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Select Broadcast from the top menu, then choose Set up a new output, and then Custom RTMP.

A popup window will appear with a list of connection settings. In the Name field, you can enter any name you like, such as StormStreaming Cloud next, you need to enter the link to your server in the RTMP URL and Stream Key fields. All these information can be found on the Summary page of Live Stream creator.

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In the Name field, you can enter any name you like, such as StormStreaming Cloud next, you need to enter the link to your server in the RTMP URL and Stream Key.

We will also need to enter the data required for stream authorization. For this purpose, we choose the Specify channel credentials option right next to the Stream Key field. Another window will appear where we need to enter our username and password - these are also visible on the Summary page.

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We will need to enter the data required for stream authorization. For this purpose, we choose the Specify channel credentials option right next to the Stream Key field.

That's all regarding the configuration of the connection between XSplit Broadcaster and the Storm Streaming Cloud. Below the connection settings popup, you will also find the settings for the encoder itself. We have described the entire encoder configuration in a separate guide called "Stream & Encoder".

The encoder settings for XSplit can be found in the RTMP connection configuration. We need to either create a new connection or edit an existing one.

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We need to either create a new connection or edit an existing one.

First thing we need to choose is the right encoder library. The recommended choice here is x264, but if you have a GeForce graphics card, you can try NVENC. The selection of the appropriate bitrate depends on the chosen resolution. Below is a quick reference guide:

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Choose encoder (The recommended choice here is x264 or if you have an NVIDIA graphics card, you can try selecting the NVENC option), bitrate and mode.

More detailed settings are available under the gear icon. Clicking on it will bring up another popup. Here, set the Max Keyframe Interval to 1.0 and the Encoder Preset to ultrafast.

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Clicking on it will bring up another popup. Here, set the Max Keyframe Interval to 1.0 and the Encoder Preset to ultrafast.

After making all the changes, click OK, and you're ready to start your stream.