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• CPU usage (percentage) This displays the current load on your CPU when
streaming or recording in percent of usage. The encoder affects the CPU usage
more than any other parameter in Wirecast. If this value is high, you should use a
different encoder, or modify your encoder settings. If the CPU usage is near 95%,
use a lower quality video output to lower the bandwidth.
Note: To avoid decrease in video quality, Wirecast should not be used at CPU usage
above 80%. See the Telesteam Web site for suggested configurations.
• Connection This displays the current connection quality. The bars indicate the
amount of buffer memory used. High bar count reflects low buffer use (good
connection). Low bar count reflects high buffer use (poor connection and in danger
of broadcast errors). When one orange bar is displayed, the buffer is full.