Multi-encoding and channel as a source

Pearl-2 lets you easily do multi-encoding so you can record and stream the same content at different encoding settings. This is useful when you want to:

• Record a video at a high bitrate and frame size and live stream the same content at lower encoding settings.
• Record the channel while also sending two (or more) streams of that channel using different encoding settings for CDNs that don't use adaptive bitrates.
• Or record the same channel simultaneously at different resolutions, like 4K and full HD.

For example, take a scenario where you want to record a video at 1080p and 8 Mbps, while simultaneously live stream the same video online 720p and 1 Mbps. You can create your custom layouts and do all your switching in one channel (i.e. Channel 1) and then configure Channel 2 to use Channel 1 as a source. That way, both channel's have the identical program. All you need to do now is configure each channel for the encoding settings you want.

Follow these steps:

1. Login to the Admin panel as admin, see Connect to Admin panel.

2. Create Channel 1 with your video and audio inputs. Add all your live switching layouts.
3. Set the encoding and streaming settings for channel 1.
4. Create Channel 2 for your recording with just one layout and add Channel 1 as the video source. Stretch it to fill the full screen.
5. For Channel 2's audio source, choose Channel 1 if not already selected by default.
6. Set encoding and streaming settings for channel 2.

Using this process, you can again use the same video you’re recording on Channel 2, and stream it at a different bitrate and frame size.

For alternative ways to set up multi-publishing, see Stream