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The simplest encoder for Facebook, YouTube, and more.
The easiest way to live stream to Facebook, YouTube, and more
Live streaming shouldn’t be complicated! Epiphan Webcaster X2™ is a dedicated encoder designed from the ground-up for live streaming to your favorite social media platform, making streaming a breeze. Pair your device once with your accounts and it remembers your settings for all future streams.
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Connect HDMI and USB video and audio sources
Stream your HDMI cameras, displays or mixers, USB webcams and microphones by connecting them to Webcaster X2’s HDMI IN or USB ports. Webcaster X2 encodes your high quality audio along with your video and streams it to your Facebook or YouTube audience.
Picture in picture (PiP) layouts and live switching
Get creative! Create PiP layouts or do a multi-camera production and switch between a USB webcam and your HDMI camera.
Reliable encoding designed for social media
Webcaster X2 is designed specifically for streaming to Facebook, YouTube, and more. Set up is easy with a simple device code to pair it to your accounts, the rest is done for you – the device comes pre-configured with optimal encoding settings for YouTube, Facebook Live, and Twitch streaming.
How does Webcaster X2 work?
Webcaster X2 streams your live video to your choice of Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, Switchboard Cloud, AV Studio and more. Switching between them is simple, and Webcaster X2 remembers all your settings for all platforms.
Connect your camera or
mixer with HDMI out
mixer with HDMI out
Pro video & audio
Stream to Facebook or YouTube
using Ethernet or Wi-Fi
using Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Do more with your supported
USB devices
USB devices
Webcams and USB audio
Choose Facebook or YouTube,
then start and stop streaming with
the press of your finger
then start and stop streaming with
the press of your finger
Multi-function button
Blinks when you are
streaming live
streaming live
Status LED
Shows your device
pairing code or live
streaming status
pairing code or live
streaming status
LCD display
Monitor your live video, and see
real-time comments and reactions
from your viewers
real-time comments and reactions
from your viewers
Live monitoring
Connect over Wifi or Ethernet
Use Wi-Fi or Webcaster X2’s wired Ethernet connection to stream the way that works for you.
Add a battery and go mobile
Use a Wi-Fi hotspot and you can live stream from anywhere with your Webcaster X2. To be truly mobile, add an external battery and power cable. Read more
Control how you stream
Choose to stream to your Facebook Timeline or any Group or Page you administer. On YouTube, choose to stream live now, or publish to a scheduled event. Connect a mouse and monitor to Webcaster X2 for additional configuration options.
Multi-streaming with Switchboard Cloud
Livestream to multiple platforms simultaneously with the powerful Switchboard Cloud.
NEW! Add branding and collaborate using BeLive
Webcaster X2 supports BeLive for multi-person interview capabilities and interactive graphic features for Facebook Live.
Live monitoring and interactivity
Monitor your Facebook and YouTube live video and see viewer comments and reactions in real time. Simply connect a display to the Webcaster X2’s HDMI OUT port.
What’s in the box?
Webcaster X2 comes with all the cables and connectors you need to live stream to YouTube, Facebook Live, and more!
*Use of Webcaster X2 subject to the terms and conditions of the Epiphan license agreement in addition to terms and conditions from Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.