There are two types of livestream channels:
- Ordinary latency: delay approx. 25 seconds
- Low latency: delay approx. 10-15 seconds
Using the channel with ordinary latency is recommended, as it is fault-tolerant and expected to provide you with the best result. This is important if the livestream signal is expected to be prone to fluctuations. Due to the built-in latency, the stream can be interrupted for up to 30 seconds without causing the stream to stop altogether.
For the low-latency channel, it is crucial to make sure the signal is transmitted without fluctuations and interruptions, otherwise the stream will immediately stop for all viewers which can lead to unpleasant effects. Low-latency streams are only recommended when a reliable and very fast connection is always available.
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend using live streaming channels with normal latency for event halls with mixed networks or low transmission bandwidths. In general, however, we have also had good experiences with low latency.
IMPORTANT: Never use Wi-Fi or similar connections to run a livestream as there is a high risk of packet loss.
Learn more about encoder settings here: Livestream Video Content Requirements / Livestream Encoder Settings