Desktop encoder setup

Stream from Telestream Wirecast

Wirecast is a professional production switcher. Set up a Custom RTMP destination, send one stream to Stream Repeater and we will relay it to every destination you add.

Intermediate Windows macOS
In Telestream Wirecast: Output → Output Settings

Step-by-step setup

Follow these steps in Telestream Wirecast, then start one broadcast for every destination.

Open Output Settings

In Wirecast, go to Output → Output Settings.

Select RTMP Server

Choose “RTMP Server” from the Destination menu.

Enter the ingest address

Paste the RTMP server URL into Address.

Enter the stream key

Paste the key from your dashboard into Stream.

Start broadcasting

Close the settings and click Stream in the main window.

Your ingest details

Use the values from your own stream page. These examples show where each value belongs.

RTMP server rtmp://your-workspace.streamrepeater.com:1935
Stream key your-stream?user=your-stream&pass=sk_live_••••••••••••

Keep your stream key private. It authorises publishing to your stream.

Wirecast tips

A few practical details for a stable broadcast.

  • Select x264 or hardware encoding in the encoding settings.
  • Use a 2-second keyframe interval, or 60 frames for a 30fps stream.
  • Match the encoding output size to your Wirecast canvas.

Recommended settings

A dependable starting point for most platforms and connections.

Video codecH.264 (x264 or hardware encoder)
Resolution1920×1080 (or 1280×720)
Frame rate30 or 60 fps
Video bitrate4,500–6,000 kbps
Keyframe interval2 seconds
AudioAAC, 160 kbps, 44.1 kHz

Other encoder guides

Using a different app? The connection details work the same way.

Ready to stream everywhere?

Connect Telestream Wirecast once and let Stream Repeater handle every destination.

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