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You can broadcast in different qualities, taking into consideration the computer you use, the internet connection speed, and your broadcast equipment.

 

You can broadcast in different quality levels, taking into account the type of computer you use, the strength of your internet connection and your broadcasting equipment.

 

If you have already successfully configured OBS, you can move to the next level. This information will help you improve your broadcast quality, focusing on the values to adjust in OBS such as screen resolution, FPS value, Quality and Bitrate.

 

 

Before choosing your quality, two golden rules

  1. What matters is your real upload speed (not the one in your contract). Run a speed test (for example at speedtest.net) and choose a quality whose bitrate does not exceed 70% of your measured upload. A smooth, sharp 720p always looks better than a 1080p with cuts or pixelation.

 

 2. OBS needs a stable connection: always broadcast over a wired (ethernet) connection. If you can only broadcast over WiFi or your connection is unstable, we recommend using the Web broadcast without OBS.

 

 

Basic Settings [SD]

For any computer and camera, with at least 3 Mbps upload.

 

It is better to use this quality than to attempt a higher one and have users see you with cuts. It is advisable to set a lower quality but keep your broadcast smooth.

 

OUTPUT

 

- Output mode: Advanced
- Audio track: 1
- Encoder: Software (x264)
- Rate control: CBR
- Video bitrate: 1500 Kbps
- Keyframe interval: 2
- CPU usage preset: veryfast
- Profile: high
- Tune: zerolatency

 

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AUDIO

 

- Sample rate: 48 kHz

 

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VIDEO

 

- Base (Canvas) resolution: 1280×720
- Output (Scaled) resolution: 1280×720
- Common FPS values: 30

 

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Medium Settings [HD]

Recommended for modern computers with an HD camera and a minimum of 5 Mbps upload.

 

This is the recommended quality for most broadcasts: a balance between quality and performance without overly high requirements.

 

OUTPUT

 

- Output mode: Advanced
- Audio track: 1
- Encoder: Software (x264)
- Rate control: CBR
- Video bitrate: 3000 Kbps
- Keyframe interval: 2
- CPU usage preset: veryfast
- Profile: high
- Tune: zerolatency

 

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AUDIO

 

- Sample rate: 48 kHz

 

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VIDEO

 

- Base (Canvas) resolution: 1280×720
- Output (Scaled) resolution: 1280×720
- Common FPS values: 30

 

 

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High configuration [Full HD]

If you have fiber connected by cable (not WiFi) with an upload connection equal to or greater than 8 Mbps, a Full HD camera and a powerful computer.

 

This is the recommended quality for high-quality broadcasts, as long as your connection sustains it comfortably.

 

OUTPUT

 

- Output mode: Advanced
- Audio track: 1
- Encoder: Software (x264)
- Rate control: CBR
- Video bitrate: 4500 Kbps
- Keyframe interval: 2
- CPU usage preset: medium
- Profile: high
- Tune: zerolatency

 

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AUDIO

 

- Sample rate: 48 kHz

 

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VIDEO

 

- Base (Canvas) resolution: 1920×1080
- Output (Scaled) resolution: 1920×1080
- Common FPS values: 30

 

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Very High configuration [Full HD 60 FPS]

Only if you have fiber by cable (not WiFi) with an upload connection equal to or greater than 12 Mbps, a camera that captures at a real 60 FPS and a very powerful computer.

 

This is the quality to take your broadcast to the next level, but it must always be paired with a good broadcasting environment, a powerful computer and proper lighting to get the most out of your camera.

 

Important: if you notice any instability or your users report cuts with this configuration, go back to 30 FPS. Smoothness always takes priority over frames.

 

OUTPUT

 

- Output mode: Advanced
- Audio track: 1
- Encoder: Software (x264)
- Rate control: CBR
- Video bitrate: 7000 Kbps
- Keyframe interval: 2
- CPU usage preset: medium
- Profile: high
- Tune: zerolatency

 

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AUDIO

 

- Sample rate: 48 kHz

 

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VIDEO

 

- Base (Canvas) resolution: 1920×1080
- Output (Scaled) resolution: 1920×1080
- Common FPS values: 60

 

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