{"id":138672,"date":"2020-09-22T06:13:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T11:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=138672"},"modified":"2020-09-22T06:13:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T11:13:45","slug":"live-performance-stream-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/live-performance-stream-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Up a Live Performance Stream: Budget to Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to get in on live streaming? Here are a few ways to get started job done. See how to set up a live performance stream professionally and on a budget.<\/h2>\n

While it may be some time before we get to experience in-person live performances again, many performers, musicians, and other artists are moving their shows online.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a performer who’s interested in live streaming or someone looking to provide streaming services to others, there are a handful of ways to make it happen \u2014 no matter your budget. We’ve broken down a few of these approaches and rounded up some gear suggestions, ranging from entry-level to professional.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s get started and get you online.<\/p>\n

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Entry-level Streaming Setup<\/h3>\n

As always, the budget is everyone\u2019s main concern. The best way to keep costs down is to use what you already have. Fortunately, 2020 does provide some great avenues for live streaming on the cheap, while utilizing some gear you may already own.<\/p>\n

Software<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start things off with the software. The broadcast software is how you\u2019ll coordinate the graphics, media, and video footage into a single feed that’ll be broadcast across the platform of your preference (Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, etc).<\/p>\n

The go-to at the moment is OBS (Open Broadcast Software)<\/a> \u2014 an entirely free, open-source program that can run on even modest computers. OBS is a user-friendly, straightforward program with robust features that can carry you into a professional setting.<\/p>\n

Learning OBS will get you familiar with the functions of live streaming and how a live broadcast functions. As with any software, there’s a learning curve, so we suggest giving things a test run before debuting a live show.<\/p>\n

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Learn the ins and outs of streaming with OBS Studio. Image via OBS<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Camera and Audio<\/h3>\n

Having a good image to send over the stream is important. But, to cut costs, try to utilize the gear you already own.<\/p>\n

Luckily, most camera companies have recently released software that makes their cameras usable as webcams. You\u2019ll simply be able to connect your camera to your computer via a USB cable and get a signal into OBS. If you own a camera released within the past couple of years, chances are it’s compatible with the new software. Be sure to check the compatible camera list first \u2014 before<\/em> getting started.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the recent releases:<\/p>\n