This system is mostly equivalent to the “OBS Cloud” system (with all its features), except that the streamer runs OBS in their own home/studio/office instead of running it on a cloud server. This version of the Super Stream System includes a pre-configured OBS download, cloud RTMP server, web control panel for remote control, auto-BRB and bitrate detection system, and additional features. This product is an alternative to the OBS Cloud Server, as the streamer will be responsible for running OBS at their home/studio/office.
Pros and Cons of running the “Studio” version vs the “OBS Cloud” version.
PROs:
- This system is intended to be used by a streamer who needs/prefers to run OBS on their own hardware.
- You can utilize your equipment. This is advantageous if you have a powerful PC (to take advantage of strong encoding presets) and good internet connection.
- This system is firewall friendly, which means you do not need to configure firewall rules to use it. The “OBS Cloud” also has this feature.
- Lower cost. Because it doesn’t require graphics enabled cloud servers, it also costs less.
CONs:
- Internet. Your ISP provided internet may not be as reliable as the powerful, 100% cloud based, internet infrastructure used with the “OBS Cloud” Servers.
- Software and OS. Because personal PCs tend to have various software installed, the software running on your PC such as third-party antivirus or other programs could interfere with the Studio software, and lead to variable stream performance. The “OBS Cloud” Server doesn’t have this potential issue because it runs in a clean environment which is 100% dedicated to streaming.
- It’s beta. This software is not as stringently vetted as the “OBS Cloud“, but is a working alternative to those who want to run OBS in-house.
Things to keep in mind:
- You will need broadband internet, which is sufficient for streaming.
- You will need to be located in a region near the cloud RTMP servers (San Francisco, New York, Amsterdam, and others… contact Psynaps for more regions). However, if you use a LiveU with multiple modems (cloud bonding service), you are not limited by region.
- You will need a PC powerful enough for streaming with OBS.
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