If you decided to use OBS as your Live Streaming Video Software you will need to connect this to a Stream Engine. In this case, we are using Wowza — Eventcube’s Stream Engine of choice.

You can find out more about why you should use Live Streaming Video Software here. And we’ve also put together a detailed explanation of why you should use a professional Stream Engine to host your stream, which you can find here.

1. Live Stream Setup On Wowza

Needless to say, you first need an account on Wowza. There are a number of different options, including a free trial.

Once you have a Wowza account and you’re logged in, head for Live Streams in the top left of the account page.

Now hit +Add Live Stream. If this is your first live stream on Wowza, you will immediately go to the +Add Live Stream option.
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Give your stream a Name. This should be the same as the name of your Live Streaming Event on Eventcube.

You now need to select a server Location — this needs to be the nearest server option to the source of your stream, if your specific city or location is not available.
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Click Next.

Video Source and Transcoder Settings

Now we’ll talk you through the bits that look complicated, but really come down to making sure a couple of options are selected.

First, choose Other RTMP where it says Camera Encoder.

Next, select Push Stream and Push Directly to Wowza Streaming Cloud.

We would recommend selecting Yes on the option for a HLS stream with reduced latency. Latency refers to the time lag between what happens in front of camera and what the audience sees on video.

Do not alter the Aspect Ratio.

Depending on whether you want to record the stream, choose to Record the stream, or not.

Make sure you have opted to Disable Authentication.

When you're done, the selections should look like this:
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Click Next.

Playback Settings

You will need to select Original HTML5 Player when asked what player to use.

Choose Responsive width.

Remove the countdown timer — Eventcube has this built in to your Live Stream Page

Add Image, if you want — we would strongly recommend you do, and use something easily recognisable and representative of the event and brand.

Add Logo, if you want — again, we would say this is essential.

Check your choices match ours:
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Now hit Next.

Hosted Page Settings

Choose No when asked if you need Wowza to host a streaming page — you are using Eventcube for this.
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You do still need to test the stream within Wowza itself. So click Yes on the test option and then Preview.
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Review Settings

Check over your choices, make sure all options are correct.
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Now hit Finish.

The Really Important Bit

A new page opens, and you will see a section marked Source Connection Information.

Copy the Primary Code Server URL, Stream Name, Source Username and Source Password. You will need all these to set up OBS, so keep everything you have copied safe.

Below the section displaying the Source Connection Information you will see the Player Embed Code. You also need to copy this, but for use on the Eventcube Live Stream Page. For more on embed codes, we can help.

2. Live Stream Setup on OBS

You will need to ensure you have the latest version of OBS downloaded and installed on your device.

This is free, and you can find it here.

Open OBS and the head for Settings in the bottom right of the first window that pops up.

Now select Stream.

Take the Stream Connection Information you just copied from Wowza, and use it as follows:

3. Testing the Stream on OBS and Eventcube

Save all changes, and then you’re almost done.

We advise running a test on OBS, and the fastest and easiest way to do this is by adding an Image. If you prefer use Video Capture Device or any of the other options under Add.

You will be prompted on the next steps to add whatever media type you want to run the test with, and then to run the test itself.

If everything looks fine, it’s time to run a test on Eventcube. For an image test, it should look something like this:

Eventcube test

You’ll need the Player Embed Code from Wowza, covered in Part 1 of this guide.

Paste the code into the Live stream embed code box, which is found in the Eventcube Live Stream Event Page for the specific event. If you need help setting up an event, we have a walkthrough here.

Start the live stream on Wowza

Start the live stream on OBS

Obtain a ticket to your Eventcube event through your Store as a customer would, open the confirmation email and click the event link. This is necessary to recreate the exact journey and experience ticketholders will have when the event is live.

You’ll be shown exactly what the stream will look like when the event is finally broadcast.

If everything looks good, you’re good to go.

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