If you
have decided to order a CDN for live streaming, you should take into
consideration many important things. Learn which aspects are crucial for the
right choice of CDN solutions.
Your target
audience
Probably,
this is the most important point in our list. Knowing your target audience you
will find out what your needs are. First, you should identify the location of
your visitors and get information about its peculiarities. For example, if your
users are located in Europe and USA where connection speed is higher than
average, you should use higher bit rate during delivery. Secondly, it is better
to choose nodes located closer to the visitors.
Select the
appropriate encoder
There
are hundreds of encoders on the market. Choose the one that meets your demands,
considering costs of production, your budget and potential revenue. Beginners
are recommended Flash Media Live Encoder: it is free of charge, and does not
require specific technical knowledge.
Specify video and
audio settings
You
should choose the settings that will allow reaching the best quality of your
audio and video content. It is recommended to keep the bit rate speed 500-600
kbps under maximum and use H.264 video format. Audio settings may be as follows:
- Format: AAC (supported by most OS)
- Channels: Mono
- Sample rate: 11025
- Bit
rate: about 20 Kpbs
Define the location
The
biggest streaming CDNs have datacenters located in the USA, Southeast Asia and
Central Europe. Choose a network that covers all regions with your target
audience. Before publishing a video, try streaming it online to several people
– you will test the quality and make adjustments, if necessary.
Perform your own
tests
Prior
to publishing online streaming prepare several devices: a tablet, a PC and a
smartphone. Release a test version of your stream, and try accessing it from
your devices. Perform some kind of troubleshooting and make sure that
everything runs smoothly.
There
is one more way to improve video streaming: https://www.jodihost.com/blog/news/how-cdn-helps-with-video-delivery/
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