RTMP and HLS audio and video specifications
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 10:26 am
Video Codec: H.264AVC
Video bitrate:
9Mbps recommended
12Mbps maximum
Audio Codec: AAC-LC
Audio bit rate: 128kbps maximum
Resolution:
1280x720 recommended
1920 x 1080 maximum
Frame rate:
30 fps recommended
60 fps max
Keyframe Interval
OBS: Every 3 seconds
Wirecast:
24 fbs = 72 frames per keyframe
30 fbs = 90 frames per keyframe
50 fbs = 150 frames per keyframe
60 fbs = 180 frames per keyframe
NOTE: Additional HLS requirements and specifications can be found here .
Live streaming on X using RTMP
How to create an RTMP media source
If you've used Periscope Producer before, you've probably seen media sources listed in this view.
Click the Media Sources tab.
Click Create Media Source .
For Media source type, select RTMP .
Enter the required fields:
The name of the media source .
Region select the region closest to the location of your streaming source.
Click Create .
How to publish videos to RTMP media source
Click the Media Sources tab.
Click on the media source you want to use to view detailed RTMP information:
RTMP URL
RTMP streaming code .
Tip : If you prefer, you can use the RTMPS URL provided usa telegram data here, as well as the RTMP streaming code.
Use the above information to update your hardware or software encoder to push video to your media source.
To test your video, follow the instructions to create a live stream.
Live streaming on X using RTMP - FAQ
Which RTMP media source region should I use?
Choose the region closest to your encoder's media source location:
Asia Pacific Tokyo - Tokyo
, Japan Asia Pacific Seoul - Seoul, South
Korea Asia Pacific Mumbai - Mumbai, India
Asia Pacific Singapore - Singapore
Asia Pacific Sydney - Sydney, Australia EU Frankfurt - Frankfurt,
Germany EU Ireland - Dublin, Ireland EU Paris - Paris, France South America São Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil US East Northern Virginia - Northern Virginia, United States US West Northern California - Oregon, United States US West Oregon - Northern California, United States.
Video bitrate:
9Mbps recommended
12Mbps maximum
Audio Codec: AAC-LC
Audio bit rate: 128kbps maximum
Resolution:
1280x720 recommended
1920 x 1080 maximum
Frame rate:
30 fps recommended
60 fps max
Keyframe Interval
OBS: Every 3 seconds
Wirecast:
24 fbs = 72 frames per keyframe
30 fbs = 90 frames per keyframe
50 fbs = 150 frames per keyframe
60 fbs = 180 frames per keyframe
NOTE: Additional HLS requirements and specifications can be found here .
Live streaming on X using RTMP
How to create an RTMP media source
If you've used Periscope Producer before, you've probably seen media sources listed in this view.
Click the Media Sources tab.
Click Create Media Source .
For Media source type, select RTMP .
Enter the required fields:
The name of the media source .
Region select the region closest to the location of your streaming source.
Click Create .
How to publish videos to RTMP media source
Click the Media Sources tab.
Click on the media source you want to use to view detailed RTMP information:
RTMP URL
RTMP streaming code .
Tip : If you prefer, you can use the RTMPS URL provided usa telegram data here, as well as the RTMP streaming code.
Use the above information to update your hardware or software encoder to push video to your media source.
To test your video, follow the instructions to create a live stream.
Live streaming on X using RTMP - FAQ
Which RTMP media source region should I use?
Choose the region closest to your encoder's media source location:
Asia Pacific Tokyo - Tokyo
, Japan Asia Pacific Seoul - Seoul, South
Korea Asia Pacific Mumbai - Mumbai, India
Asia Pacific Singapore - Singapore
Asia Pacific Sydney - Sydney, Australia EU Frankfurt - Frankfurt,
Germany EU Ireland - Dublin, Ireland EU Paris - Paris, France South America São Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil US East Northern Virginia - Northern Virginia, United States US West Northern California - Oregon, United States US West Oregon - Northern California, United States.