Foveo supports livestreams from professional streaming cameras, video switchers, and software and hardware encoders that use RTMP to send audio and video. They must be configured according to the settings noted below.
STANDARD SETTINGS FOR LIVE ENCODERS
| Setting | Required Configuration | DO NOT USE |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280 × 720 | — |
| Frame Rate | 30 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Video Codec | H.264 | H.265 |
| Rate Control | CBR | VBR or CQ |
| Video Bitrate | 4000 Kbps | — |
| Keyframe/GOP | 2 seconds — fixed | Automatic or variable GOP |
| Scan | Progressive | — |
| Audio Codec | AAC | — |
| Audio Bitrate | 128 Kbps | — |
| Audio Sample Rate | 44.1 or 48 kHz | — |
| Network Connection | Wired Ethernet Recommended | Wi-Fi when Ethernet is available |
| Minimum Stable Upload Speed | ≥ 8 Mbps | — |
| Recommended Upload Speed | ≥ 10 Mbps | — |
You must also ensure the Foveo RTMP settings that are specific to your funeral home are also correctly configured. To help you do, this, we have created guides for the following livestream encoders and production platforms:
ATEM Mini Pro |
Livestream Studio 6 |
OBS Studio |
vMix |
BoxCast |
Mevo |
Vimeo Custom RTMP |
YoloBox / YoloCast |
The guides below included the settings listed above, steps for entering your and connection and testing instructions.
About Your RTMP Server URL and Stream Key
The RTMP Server URL and Stream Key for your camera are unique credentials for your funeral home's IP Camera (chapel camera or the camera of a local professional videographer streaming for your funeral home). They must be entered them into your encoder or platform's livestream settings. Do not share them publicly.
Learn where to find your Foveo RTMP URL and Stream Key.
If you need help to configure or test your encoder connection, please click on Submit a request above or contact Foveo DirectorCare™ at 1-587-858-4949.
Encoder Setting Guides
The following guides are for funeral homes, professional videographers, and other livestream service providers streaming to Foveo using RTMP. The guides provide recommended settings to optimize performance with Foveo:
1. OBS Studio
Foveo_OBS_Studio_RTMP_Settings_Guide.pdf
Recommended settings for OBS Studio software encoder to stream from any RTMP-compatible camera connected to a computer.
2. vMix
Foveo_vMix_RTMP_Settings.pdf
Recommended settings for vMix software encoder to live stream from RTMP-capable cameras.
3. Vimeo Custom RTMP
Foveo_Vimeo_Settings_Guide.pdf
Instructions for using Vimeo or Vimeo-related tools to send a Custom RTMP stream directly to Foveo.
4. YoloBox and YoloCast
Foveo_YoloBox_YoloCast_Settings_Guide.pdf
Recommended settings for configuring YoloBox and YoloCast devices to stream directly to Foveo.
5. ATEM Mini Pro
Foveo_ATEM Mini Pro RTMP Settings.pdf
Recommended procedures to update ATEM encoder settings to stream to Foveo.
6. BoxCast
Foveo_BoxCast_Settings_Guide.pdf
Recommended settings for BoxCast encoders, BoxCast Producer, and workflows that use the BoxCast platform.
7. Livestream Studio 6
Foveo_Livestream_Studio_6_Settings_Guide.pdf
Instructions for configuring Livestream Studio 6, including RTMP destination details, encoding settings, hardware encoding, anti-lag, local recording, and connection monitoring.
8. Mevo
Foveo_Mevo_RTMP_Settings.pdf
Recommended settings for Mevo's Custom RTMP workflow.
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General Recommendations Before Starting a Livestream Broadcast
- Start the encoder at least 20 minutes before the scheduled broadcast.
- Confirm you have a stable internet connection.
- Confirm in Foveo.app that your camera is connected and streaming to Foveo.
- Conduct a camera audio and video quality check.