Configuring Encoder Profiles

Encoders are used to adapt the encoding format to IP destination profile requirements. For example, to encode the stream for YouTube or Facebook Live. The number of simultaneous transcoding operations that can be performed depends on your selected encoding settings, the server performance, and the number of licensed encoders.

To add an encoder profile:

1. In the ENCODERS section's toolbar, click on

   

   .
   

   Tip

   If the FILE EXPLORER section appears instead of the ENCODERS section, click the

   

   icon.

2. Click

   

    to add an encoder profile.
3. Enter a Name for the new Encoder profile.
4. From the Encoder Preset dropdown, select among the following preset settings:
   • Web Streaming to send content to platforms, such as Youtube or Facebook Live.
   • Video Return to generate a video return compatible feed.
   • Video Contribution – High Quality to send content to remote locations with the primary focus on video quality.
   • Video Contribution – Low Latency to send content to remote locations with the primary focus on reduced latency.
   • Custom to allow you to configure all the video and audio encoder settings.

5. Fill in the different fields in accordance to the Encoder Preset you selected. 

   

   Note

   You can click the

   

   icon to get more information about each setting.
6. Click the Save button.

To edit an existing encoder profile:

1. In the ENCODERS section's toolbar, click on

   

   .

2. Click

   

   next to the encoder profile you wish to edit.
   

   Note

   If the encoder profile is currently in use, the

   

   icon does not appear and it cannot be edited. See Enabling / Disabling Encoders to disable the profile.

3. Edit the different fields as desired. 

   

   Note

   You can click the

   

   icon to get more information about each setting.
4. Click the Save button.