Using Two Live Inputs #

If a customer says:

• I only want to record part of a live stream
• I have a long running live stream but want separate recordings

We do not support turning on/off the option to record and create an HLS broadcast for a Live Input while a stream is running. However, you could do something like this using a pair of Live Inputs:

  flowchart TB

  Studio((Studio)) --> |broadcasts| A
  A(Input A) --> |live output to| B(Input B)
  B --> |used for| R((HLS/Record))

Setup #

• Create Live Input B – this will be the public-facing one
  • Turn on recording/HLS
  • Note the embed code or manifest URL for streaming to viewers
  • Note the RTMP connection info for the next step
• Create Live Input A – this is a switch of sorts
  • Turn off recording/HLS
  • Use the RTMP info from Live Input B as a restream/output here. Add it, but turn it off.
  • Note the RTMP connection info here for studio/broadcaster use.

Usage #

• Configure your studio / OBS / broadcaster to point to Live Input A
• In Dash or via the API, turn on or off the restream to Live Input B as you need to split recordings or hide setup/pre-show/testing stuff.
• Use Live Input B for playback and recording use.