To optimize video quality and broadcast stability, we recommend the following encoder settings when live streaming with Foveo to deliver fluid streaming audio and video across a wide range of devices and regions (despite inevitable hardware and/or network constraints).
Recommended Encoder Configuration Settings
1. Resolution: 1280×720
2. Frames per second (fps): 30 fps (sufficient for smooth video)
3. Rate Control: CBR (constant bitrate)
4. Bitrate: 3000 Kbps (3.0 Mbps)
5. Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds (2s)
6. Encoder: x264 (with Hardware: NVENC/AMD)
7. Preset "veryfast"
8. Profile: high
9. Audio: 48 kHz stereo, 128 kbps AAC
Step‑by‑Step Setting Instructions for OBS Studio
1. Open OBS and Navigate to the File menu (top left) → Settings → Output → Streaming (left tab).
2. Set Output Mode (top right) to Advanced.
Streaming Settings:
3. Audio Encoder: FFmpeg AAC
4. Video Encoder: x264
5. Rescale Output: Disabled
6. (Scaled) Resolution: 1280×720
7. Common FPS: 30
Encoder Settings:
8. Rate Control: CBR
9. Bitrate: 3000 Kbps (for 720p)
10. Keyframe Interval: 2
11. CPU Usage Preset: veryfast
12. Profile: high
AUDIO Tab
Audio (tab) Settings:
13. Audio Bitrate: 128 kbps
14. Open OBS Settings → Audio → General
15. Sample Rate = 48 kHz
16. Channels = Stereo
NOTE:
Reduce the bitrate if the network speed is slow or connection is weak.
Your PC’s uplink needs to be at least 4 Mbps for a 3 Mbps stream.