User guide

Broadcasting
Configuration
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The Output Settings window displays the destination you selected. Each destination
window has a unique set of controls including a way to authenticate your connection.
Multiple Output Settings
Wirecast enables you to specify many output settings for your presentation. This means
you may configure Wirecast to broadcast multiple data rates simultaneously, or even
broadcast and record with different encoders at the same time. You can also broadcast
to multiple Flash destinations while recording to disk.
At the top of the Output Settings window is a list of the current settings. Uncheck the
checkbox of any setting you want removed from your broadcast. You can add as many
output settings as you need, but keep in mind that each additional destination will
require more system resources.
Click the Gear icon to access actions that enable you to create reference movies you can
distribute to your viewers. Each destination type provides a unique set of actions.
Configuration
There are two items to configure before broadcasting: Destination and Encoding.
When you broadcast with Wirecast, you must pre-configure at least one destination. A
destination can be a broadcast server, content distribution network or local disk
recording.
Each encoding preset uses a different broadcast technology (Flash, Windows Media,
etc.). The destinations described below depend on the Encoder Presets you have
chosen.
The Encoder determines how your presentation is encoded (or compressed). There are
many options available. Wirecast simplifies this process by providing several simple
presets to choose from. (See also The Encoder Presets Window).