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StreamSpot | Maximum Media LLC
120 East 8th Street [Suite 3300]
Cincinnati, OH 45202
877-738-7887 ext. 1
Office Hours: (Eastern Timezone)
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
StreamSpot broadcasts are available on virtually any Internet connected device for live or on-demand playback. We are constantly adapting to the latest streaming technologies to ensure that your viewers can enjoy your broadcasts regardless of which device they are using.
StreamSpot automatically transcodes your incoming RTMP feed into several resolutions and bitrates (Pro & Premiere Plans only) for adaptive bitrate delivery to your viewers. This allows your viewers to enjoy your content, regardless of their device or Internet speed. All plans include audio-only transcoding which creates an audio-only version of each broadcast.
Your broadcasts are recorded and are published automatically for on-demand playback within minutes of the end of your stream. Using the MyStreamSpot customer portal you have the ability to name, categorize, trim and download your archives.
Included with your StreamSpot account are customizable players that easily embed into any website. The players are responsive which means they adapt to any screen size automatically which means you only need to embed one player for all devices.
Viewer analytics including real-time viewer mapping, top content, total viewers and much more. Reports are customizable using the MyStreamSpot Customer Portal
Broadcast private events securely by setting a password for your viewers. Passwords can be set on a per-broadcast basis using the MyStreamSpot Customer Portal
Included with every StreamSpot account is Apple AirPlay integration, which allows viewers to enjoy content on their televisions.
Want to use your own player or favorite app? StreamSpot Integrates seamlessly with most third-party players and apps including JW Player®, Flowplayer® and many more using custom XML, MRSS and RSS feeds available in the MyStreamSpot® customer portal.
StreamSpot makes podcasting simple! Check out this helpful video showcasing our iTunes® integration:
Instant Chromecast® integration is included with StreamSpot PRO & PREMIERE plans. This allows your viewers to view your live and on-demand content on their high-definition television and control the broadcast using your custom StreamSpot player.
StreamSpot's Simulated-Live feature allow broadcasters to reuse previously recorded or uploaded content for automated live-broadcasts. Some examples of where this is useful include:
StreamSpot integrates directly with Facebook LIVE enabling broadcasters to stream to StreamSpot and their page or profile simultaneously.
StreamSpot integrates directly with YouTube enabling broadcasters to syndicate broadcasts to YouTube automatically. No special setup, no secondary stream, simply select the YouTube Channel for syndication and StreamSpot takes care of the rest.
StreamSpot integrates directly with YouTube enabling broadcasters to syndicate broadcasts to YouTube automatically. No special setup, no secondary stream, simply select the YouTube Channel for syndication and StreamSpot takes care of the rest.
Enhanced integration allows for both recurring and simulated-live broadcasts to syndicate to YouTube in addition to one-time broadcasts.
Take StreamSpot's Facebook LIVE integration to the next level! StreamSpot PRO & PREMIERE customers have access to advanced scheduling and automation options that are unique to StreamSpot.
StreamSpot is proud to be a Vimeo "Preferred Publisher". Our customers enjoy 1-click integration or automatic integration (requires a Vimeo Plus or Pro Account). This technology allows you to easily syndicate your broadcasts directly to Vimeo without having to download or upload your content.
StreamSpot provides everything you need to make your archives perfect. Using the MyStreamSpot® customer portal, you can trim, merge, hide, download and transcode your archives.
All StreamSpot plans include one custom Roku channel for live & on-demand broadcasts.
Our developers will work with you to create a publicly-available channel [in the Roku store] with your logo and color-scheme. Once approved by Roku [usually 1-2 weeks after submission], your viewers can add your channel to their roku players to watch your broadcasts on their HDTV.
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We are here to help you. Our friendly support staff of streaming experts will assist you with initial setup, fine-tuning and troubleshooting with unlimited telephone and email and knowledgebase support.
StreamSpot Sync® allows for 100% automated broadcasts that start and stop based on your streaming schedule, allowing you to focus on your event, not the broadcast. Schedule one-time or repeating broadcasts and make changes on-the-fly, from anywhere!
The StreamSpot Premiere plan includes capacity for 1,000 simultaneous viewers [ie. viewers at the same time for any single broadcast].
We would never block additional viewers as long as you do not continuously exceed your plan's viewer capacity.
Using the MyStreamSpot Customer Portal, you can view how many viewers you have in comparison to your plan limit in real-time. You can also purchase additional viewer capacity for $20 per each 100 additional concurrent viewers.
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Choosing the right camera for your stream is an important step to ensure that your viewers recieve the highest possible quality during your broadcasts.
Most modern cameras and webcams attach to a computer (or "encoder") using a USB cable, capture card or over your computer network. The higher resolution camera you choose, the better the broadcast will look to your viewers. We recommend 1280x720 or higher resolution cameras (commonly referred to as 720p HD).
Also, consider if your viewers would benefit from a robotic camera that pans, tilts and zooms (PTZ camera).
StreamSpot offers some of the best HD PTZ cameras on the market. For a list of recommended models, please click here.
Turn your phone or tablet into a mobile broadcast studio using GoCoder app.
Audio and video is captured using your built-in camera and microphone on your iOS or Android device and is broadcast directly to your viewers.
You can use a WiFi connection or your cellular 3G, 4G or LTE network to transmit. Simply point your device at what you want your viewers to see.
To take your broadcast to the next level using your iPad, please check out our partnership with The Padcaster.
Turn your stream into a full production using a video switcher. Switchers allow you to input multiple cameras or video sources and "switch" between them with transitions for a professional looking broadcast.
There are many hardware-based switchers on the market to choose from and they all work perfectly with StreamSpot.
The computer (or "encoder") is the device that will combine your audio and video into the broadcast that your viewers will see. It is very important that your encoder meets the specifications below for the best possible broadcast.
If you are using a PC:
If you are using a Mac:
You can easily capture the output from your audio and video devices using the built-in sound card on your computer or a third-party capture card. If you are using an IP camera, the video is captured using your network.
Detailed setup instructions for every possible equipment scenario are available in the MyStreamSpot customer portal after you start your free trial.
Capture cards allow you to input your audio and video devices into your computer for encoding. Here are a few that work great with StreamSpot:
Magewell XL-100-X-USB-PRO $689
The best capture card on the market for streaming. Simply plug your devices into this driverless capture card using HDMI, SDI, XLR, Component, Composite or S-Video and you're ready to stream. Works with PC, Mac, Linux (USB 2.0 or Higher).
Magewell XI-100-D-USB-HDMI $299
Driverless HDMI capture card for HDMI devices. Works with PC, Mac, Linux (USB 2.0 or Higher).
Eastcap USB 2.0 ~$10
Perfect for SD cameras with composite or s-video outputs. For only ten bucks, you can't beat the value.
Have a different capture card? we can make it work with StreamSpot!
Powerful stand-alone encoder perfect for streaming and recording your content.
Setup is simple; unpack your Monarch HD, connect your device to the HDMI port (optional SDI adapter sold separately) and you are ready to stream.
You can configure the Monarch in seconds using an XML file found in the MyStreamSpot Customer Portal; no additional setup or settings are required.
StreamSpot is an authorized reseller of the Matrox Monarch HD, click here to purchase.
StreamSpot works with almost all streaming equipment. As long as your device can encode using the RTMP or RTSP protocols, it will work with StreamSpot.
A few supported appliances:
Have something else? We can make it work with StreamSpot. For the ultimate in simplicity, check out the StreamSpot ONE Encoder
Below are the resolutions StreamSpot supports and the required bandwidth for each for HD broadcasts:
What's your speed? Check out this free speed test. Remember, only the upload speed is important.
Below are the resolutions StreamSpot supports and the required bandwidth for each for SD broadcasts:
What's your speed? Check out this free speed test. Remember, only the upload speed is important.
A mulitple-bitrate broadcast allows you to send several resolutions and bitrates simultaneously for optimized delivery to your viewers. StreamSpot players automatically "adapt" to each viewer's bandwidth and device and delivers the appropriate bitrate and resolution.
Sending multiple bitrates simultaneously takes substantially more bandwidth than single bitrate broadcasts. To calculate the bandwidth required, please use the following methodology:
Video bitrate 1 + Video bitrate 2 + Video bitrate 3 (optional) + Video bitrate 4 (optional) + Audio bitrate + 1Mbps overhead = Total required upload speed
Typically, a minumum of 5Mpbs upload speed is recommended for multiple-bitrate broadcasts.
What's your speed? Check out this free speed test. Remember, only the upload speed is important.
The StreamSpot Pro plan includes capacity for 500 simultaneous viewers [ie. viewers at the same time for any single broadcast].
We would never block additional viewers as long as you do not continuously exceed your plan's viewer capacity.
Using the MyStreamSpot Customer Portal, you can view how many viewers you have in comparison to your plan limit in real-time. You can also purchase additional viewer capacity for $20 per each 100 additional concurrent viewers.
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The StreamSpot Lite plan includes capacity for 100 simultaneous viewers [ie. viewers at the same time for any single broadcast].
We would never block additional viewers as long as you do not continuously exceed your plan's viewer capacity.
Using the MyStreamSpot Customer Portal, you can view how many viewers you have in comparison to your plan limit in real-time. You can also purchase additional viewer capacity for $20 per each 100 additional concurrent viewers.
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The StreamSpot Pay-Per-Use plan includes capacity for 50 simultaneous viewers [ie. viewers at the same time for any single broadcast].
We would never block additional viewers as long as you do not continuously exceed your plan's viewer capacity.
Using the MyStreamSpot Customer Portal, you can view how many viewers you have in comparison to your plan limit in real-time. You can also purchase additional viewer capacity for $20 per each 100 additional concurrent viewers.
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Introducing the StreamSpot ONE Encoder the [simplified] way to stream! The first 100% automated, self-configuring encoder from StreamSpot. No setup, no configuration, no buttons to push or switches to flip.
Simply set your broadcast schedule and the StreamSpot ONE takes care of the rest!
The StreamSpot Pay-Per-Use plan is for the occasional streamer, here's how it works:
Each time you broadcast, the total time of your broadcast is counted towards your monthly total. For example, if you stream 3 events 90-minutes in length each, the total monthly service fee would be $45 (4.5 total hours x $10 per hour).
You do not have to guess how many hours you have used, the MyStreamSpot Portal keeps track of everything for you!
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The StreamSpot Lite plan includes adaptive-bitrate support (aka multiple-bitrate encoding). If your streaming encoder supports sending multiple RTMP streams, you can send two-simultaneous broadcasts to StreamSpot.
A common configuration for MBR encoding is sending one HD (720p or higher) broadcast, along with one SD (480p or lower) broadcast. This enables your viewers to enjoy your content on any device, regardless of their Internet speed.
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The StreamSpot Pro plan includes adaptive-bitrate support (aka multiple-bitrate encoding). If your streaming encoder supports sending multiple RTMP streams, you can send three-simultaneous broadcasts to StreamSpot.
If you prefer to send a single-bitrate from your encoder, the StreamSpot Pro Plan includes cloud transcoding that will create a second resolution automatically.
For example, you can send a single 720p HD stream [1280x720 @ 2.5mbps], and StreamSpot will create a second stream [ie. 320x180 @ 300kbps] for viewers with slow Internet connections.
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CloseLooking for a scalable solution? In 2017, StreamSpot served just over 8-million viewers with high-quality live video from over 100,000 broadcasts from customers all over the world.
Our global CDN (content delivery network, powered by Akamai), features thousands of servers around the globe to ensure that your viewers receive the perfect stream, every time!
Our Free 30-day free trial allows you to try StreamSpot with absolutely no obligation to buy.
Need more information? Let's talk!
StreamSpot | Maximum Media LLC
120 East 8th Street [Suite 3300]
Cincinnati, OH 45202
877-738-7887 ext. 1
Office Hours: (Eastern Timezone)
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
