Encoding

LiveArena is a smooth streaming solution only. To encode smooth streaming video you need adapted encoding solution. Ensure that your broadcast bitrate matches your connection bitrate. Meaning, the bitrate you choose in your encoder to livestream your event can´t be higher than your internet upstream connection.
Since LiveArena is a smooth streaming service (you can stream multiple streams), you need to add up all streams you´ve chosen and make sure they do not increase your upstream bitrate connection

For software encoding we recommend Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 Pro.

Information about Microsoft expression Encoder 4 Pro:
http://www.microsoft.com/expression/products/encoderpro_overview.aspx

How to use Microsoft Expression Encoder Pro 4, we recommend looking in to Microsoft guidelines:
http://expression.microsoft.com/sv-se/gg574359
http://expression.microsoft.com/sv-se/cc197144

You can also use equivalent hardware/software that supports smooth streaming.

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