Hi all,
New to livestreaming but having a great time with it. One issue I have is that my stream is not as smooth as I would like. The log shows the following:
09:21:44.573: CPU Name: AMD A10-7850K Radeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8G
09:21:44.573: CPU Speed: 3693MHz
09:21:44.573: Physical Cores: 2, Logical Cores: 4
09:21:44.573: Physical Memory: 11191MB Total, 8860MB Free
09:21:44.573: Windows Version: 6.3 Build 9600 (revision: 17056; 64-bit)
09:21:44.573: Running as administrator: false
09:21:44.573: Aero is Enabled (Aero is always on for windows 8 and above)
09:21:44.574: Sec. Software Status:
09:21:44.575: Windows Defender: enabled (AV)
09:21:44.575: Windows Firewall: enabled (FW)
09:21:44.576: Windows Defender: enabled (ASW)
09:21:44.576: Portable mode: false
09:21:44.597: OBS 21.0.1 (64bit, windows)
09:21:44.597: ---------------------------------
09:21:44.598: ---------------------------------
09:21:44.598: audio settings reset:
09:21:44.598: samples per sec: 44100
09:21:44.598: speakers: 2
09:21:44.631: ---------------------------------
09:21:44.631: Initializing D3D11...
09:21:44.631: Available Video Adapters:
09:21:44.631: Adapter 1: AMD Radeon R9 260
09:21:44.631: Dedicated VRAM: 2120699904
09:21:44.631: Shared VRAM: 4026531840
09:21:44.631: output 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1920, 1080}, attached=true
09:21:44.631: Adapter 2: AMD Radeon(TM) R7 Graphics
09:21:44.631: Dedicated VRAM: 1057021952
09:21:44.631: Shared VRAM: 4026531840
09:21:44.633: Loading up D3D11 on adapter AMD Radeon R9 260 (0)
09:21:44.648: D3D11 loaded successfully, feature level used: 45056
09:21:46.233: ---------------------------------
09:21:46.233: video settings reset:
09:21:46.233: base resolution: 1920x1080
09:21:46.233: output resolution: 1920x1080
09:21:46.233: downscale filter: Bicubic
09:21:46.233: fps: 30/1
09:21:46.233: format: NV12
09:21:46.234: Audio monitoring device:
09:21:46.234: name: Default
09:21:46.234: id: default
09:21:46.234: ---------------------------------
09:21:46.265: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/chrome_elf.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.533: [CoreAudio encoder]: Adding CoreAudio AAC encoder
09:21:46.693: [AMF] <obs_module_load> AMF not supported (no AMD graphics)
09:21:46.693: Failed to initialize module 'enc-amf.dll'
09:21:46.883: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libcef.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.914: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libEGL.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.939: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libGLESv2.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.964: Failed to load 'en-US' text for module: 'obs-browser.dll'
09:21:46.965: [browser_source: 'Version: 1.29.0']
09:21:47.045: LoadLibrary failed for 'nvEncodeAPI64.dll': The specified module could not be found.
09:21:47.045: (126)
09:21:47.631: Couldn't find VLC installation, VLC video source disabled
09:21:47.685: No blackmagic support
09:21:47.819: ---------------------------------
09:21:47.819: Loaded Modules:
09:21:47.819: win-wasapi.dll
09:21:47.819: win-mf.dll
09:21:47.819: win-ivcam.dll
09:21:47.819: win-dshow.dll
09:21:47.819: win-decklink.dll
09:21:47.819: win-capture.dll
09:21:47.819: vlc-video.dll
09:21:47.819: text-freetype2.dll
09:21:47.819: rtmp-services.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-x264.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-vst.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-transitions.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-text.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-qsv11.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-outputs.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-filters.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-ffmpeg.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-browser.dll
09:21:47.819: image-source.dll
09:21:47.819: frontend-tools.dll
09:21:47.819: enc-amf.dll
09:21:47.819: coreaudio-encoder.dll
09:21:47.819: ---------------------------------
09:21:47.819: ==== Startup complete ===============================================
09:21:47.839: All scene data cleared
09:21:47.839: ------------------------------------------------
09:21:47.971: WASAPI: Device 'Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)' initialized
09:21:47.997: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 23 milliseconds
09:21:48.039: WASAPI: Device 'Microphone (HD Pro Webcam C920)' initialized
09:21:48.049: Switched to scene 'Scene'
09:21:48.049: ------------------------------------------------
09:21:48.049: Loaded scenes:
09:21:48.049: - scene 'Scene':
09:21:48.049: - source: 'Display Capture' (monitor_capture)
09:21:48.049: - source: 'Video Capture Device' (dshow_input)
09:21:48.049: ------------------------------------------------
09:21:48.107: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 46 milliseconds
09:21:48.136: ---------------------------------
09:21:48.136: [DShow Device: 'Video Capture Device'] settings updated:
09:21:48.136: video device: HD Pro Webcam C920
09:21:48.136: video path: \\?\usb#vid_046d&pid_082d&mi_00#6&2bf79633&0&0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\global
09:21:48.136: resolution: 640x480
09:21:48.136: fps: 30.00 (interval: 333333)
09:21:48.136: format: YUY2
09:23:45.553: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 69 milliseconds
09:31:07.666: ---------------------------------
09:31:07.666: [x264 encoder: 'simple_h264_stream'] preset: veryfast
09:31:07.666: [x264 encoder: 'simple_h264_stream'] settings:
09:31:07.666: rate_control: CBR
09:31:07.666: bitrate: 2600
09:31:07.666: buffer size: 2600
09:31:07.666: crf: 0
09:31:07.666: fps_num: 30
09:31:07.666: fps_den: 1
09:31:07.666: width: 1920
09:31:07.666: height: 1080
09:31:07.666: keyint: 60
09:31:07.666:
09:31:07.680: [CoreAudio AAC: 'simple_aac']: settings:
09:31:07.680: mode: AAC
09:31:07.680: bitrate: 160
09:31:07.680: sample rate: 44100
09:31:07.680: cbr: on
09:31:07.680: output buffer: 1536
09:31:07.680: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] Connecting to RTMP URL rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2...
09:31:07.698: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] Interface: Realtek 8821AE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC (802.11, 366 mbps)
09:31:08.045: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] Connection to rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 successful
09:31:08.048: ==== Streaming Start ===============================================
09:31:49.938: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 92 milliseconds
10:03:20.365: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] User stopped the stream
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': stopping
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': Total frames output: 57928
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': Total drawn frames: 57888 (57980 attempted)
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': Number of lagged frames due to rendering lag/stalls: 92 (0.2%)
10:03:20.368: Video stopped, number of skipped frames due to encoding lag: 9442/57969 (16.3%)
10:03:20.371: ==== Streaming Stop ================================================
10:04:25.852: Settings changed (outputs)
10:04:25.852: ------------------------------------------------
10:15:43.437: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 116 milliseconds
I have 5mbps upload. Can you recommend a bitrate or other setting change to improve the smoothness of the streaming experience?
Thank you.
New to livestreaming but having a great time with it. One issue I have is that my stream is not as smooth as I would like. The log shows the following:
09:21:44.573: CPU Name: AMD A10-7850K Radeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8G
09:21:44.573: CPU Speed: 3693MHz
09:21:44.573: Physical Cores: 2, Logical Cores: 4
09:21:44.573: Physical Memory: 11191MB Total, 8860MB Free
09:21:44.573: Windows Version: 6.3 Build 9600 (revision: 17056; 64-bit)
09:21:44.573: Running as administrator: false
09:21:44.573: Aero is Enabled (Aero is always on for windows 8 and above)
09:21:44.574: Sec. Software Status:
09:21:44.575: Windows Defender: enabled (AV)
09:21:44.575: Windows Firewall: enabled (FW)
09:21:44.576: Windows Defender: enabled (ASW)
09:21:44.576: Portable mode: false
09:21:44.597: OBS 21.0.1 (64bit, windows)
09:21:44.597: ---------------------------------
09:21:44.598: ---------------------------------
09:21:44.598: audio settings reset:
09:21:44.598: samples per sec: 44100
09:21:44.598: speakers: 2
09:21:44.631: ---------------------------------
09:21:44.631: Initializing D3D11...
09:21:44.631: Available Video Adapters:
09:21:44.631: Adapter 1: AMD Radeon R9 260
09:21:44.631: Dedicated VRAM: 2120699904
09:21:44.631: Shared VRAM: 4026531840
09:21:44.631: output 1: pos={0, 0}, size={1920, 1080}, attached=true
09:21:44.631: Adapter 2: AMD Radeon(TM) R7 Graphics
09:21:44.631: Dedicated VRAM: 1057021952
09:21:44.631: Shared VRAM: 4026531840
09:21:44.633: Loading up D3D11 on adapter AMD Radeon R9 260 (0)
09:21:44.648: D3D11 loaded successfully, feature level used: 45056
09:21:46.233: ---------------------------------
09:21:46.233: video settings reset:
09:21:46.233: base resolution: 1920x1080
09:21:46.233: output resolution: 1920x1080
09:21:46.233: downscale filter: Bicubic
09:21:46.233: fps: 30/1
09:21:46.233: format: NV12
09:21:46.234: Audio monitoring device:
09:21:46.234: name: Default
09:21:46.234: id: default
09:21:46.234: ---------------------------------
09:21:46.265: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/chrome_elf.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.533: [CoreAudio encoder]: Adding CoreAudio AAC encoder
09:21:46.693: [AMF] <obs_module_load> AMF not supported (no AMD graphics)
09:21:46.693: Failed to initialize module 'enc-amf.dll'
09:21:46.883: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libcef.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.914: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libEGL.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.939: Required module function 'obs_module_load' in module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libGLESv2.dll' not found, loading of module failed
09:21:46.964: Failed to load 'en-US' text for module: 'obs-browser.dll'
09:21:46.965: [browser_source: 'Version: 1.29.0']
09:21:47.045: LoadLibrary failed for 'nvEncodeAPI64.dll': The specified module could not be found.
09:21:47.045: (126)
09:21:47.631: Couldn't find VLC installation, VLC video source disabled
09:21:47.685: No blackmagic support
09:21:47.819: ---------------------------------
09:21:47.819: Loaded Modules:
09:21:47.819: win-wasapi.dll
09:21:47.819: win-mf.dll
09:21:47.819: win-ivcam.dll
09:21:47.819: win-dshow.dll
09:21:47.819: win-decklink.dll
09:21:47.819: win-capture.dll
09:21:47.819: vlc-video.dll
09:21:47.819: text-freetype2.dll
09:21:47.819: rtmp-services.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-x264.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-vst.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-transitions.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-text.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-qsv11.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-outputs.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-filters.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-ffmpeg.dll
09:21:47.819: obs-browser.dll
09:21:47.819: image-source.dll
09:21:47.819: frontend-tools.dll
09:21:47.819: enc-amf.dll
09:21:47.819: coreaudio-encoder.dll
09:21:47.819: ---------------------------------
09:21:47.819: ==== Startup complete ===============================================
09:21:47.839: All scene data cleared
09:21:47.839: ------------------------------------------------
09:21:47.971: WASAPI: Device 'Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)' initialized
09:21:47.997: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 23 milliseconds
09:21:48.039: WASAPI: Device 'Microphone (HD Pro Webcam C920)' initialized
09:21:48.049: Switched to scene 'Scene'
09:21:48.049: ------------------------------------------------
09:21:48.049: Loaded scenes:
09:21:48.049: - scene 'Scene':
09:21:48.049: - source: 'Display Capture' (monitor_capture)
09:21:48.049: - source: 'Video Capture Device' (dshow_input)
09:21:48.049: ------------------------------------------------
09:21:48.107: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 46 milliseconds
09:21:48.136: ---------------------------------
09:21:48.136: [DShow Device: 'Video Capture Device'] settings updated:
09:21:48.136: video device: HD Pro Webcam C920
09:21:48.136: video path: \\?\usb#vid_046d&pid_082d&mi_00#6&2bf79633&0&0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\global
09:21:48.136: resolution: 640x480
09:21:48.136: fps: 30.00 (interval: 333333)
09:21:48.136: format: YUY2
09:23:45.553: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 69 milliseconds
09:31:07.666: ---------------------------------
09:31:07.666: [x264 encoder: 'simple_h264_stream'] preset: veryfast
09:31:07.666: [x264 encoder: 'simple_h264_stream'] settings:
09:31:07.666: rate_control: CBR
09:31:07.666: bitrate: 2600
09:31:07.666: buffer size: 2600
09:31:07.666: crf: 0
09:31:07.666: fps_num: 30
09:31:07.666: fps_den: 1
09:31:07.666: width: 1920
09:31:07.666: height: 1080
09:31:07.666: keyint: 60
09:31:07.666:
09:31:07.680: [CoreAudio AAC: 'simple_aac']: settings:
09:31:07.680: mode: AAC
09:31:07.680: bitrate: 160
09:31:07.680: sample rate: 44100
09:31:07.680: cbr: on
09:31:07.680: output buffer: 1536
09:31:07.680: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] Connecting to RTMP URL rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2...
09:31:07.698: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] Interface: Realtek 8821AE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC (802.11, 366 mbps)
09:31:08.045: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] Connection to rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 successful
09:31:08.048: ==== Streaming Start ===============================================
09:31:49.938: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 92 milliseconds
10:03:20.365: [rtmp stream: 'simple_stream'] User stopped the stream
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': stopping
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': Total frames output: 57928
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': Total drawn frames: 57888 (57980 attempted)
10:03:20.366: Output 'simple_stream': Number of lagged frames due to rendering lag/stalls: 92 (0.2%)
10:03:20.368: Video stopped, number of skipped frames due to encoding lag: 9442/57969 (16.3%)
10:03:20.371: ==== Streaming Stop ================================================
10:04:25.852: Settings changed (outputs)
10:04:25.852: ------------------------------------------------
10:15:43.437: adding 23 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 116 milliseconds
I have 5mbps upload. Can you recommend a bitrate or other setting change to improve the smoothness of the streaming experience?
Thank you.