Mac laptop for Facebook live

[Ron Parrett]

My church has a laptop mac and I'm new to mac computers. We want to go live on Facebook and I want to know if any one thinks our laptop will handle the job.
It is a 2.6ghz clock 6 core processor with 16 gig ram.
I plan on running Barringer x32 mix software, OBS, and going live to Facebook.
Does this sound feasible with this laptop?
Thanks.

 

[verstaerker-583]

I do not know how much CPU load BEHRINGER X32 produces and you did not give details on your camera setup, but Facebook Live does not allow more than 1280x720@30 fps anyway - which should not overload your MacBook.

OBS can handle multiple audio sources and has quite effective built-in audio-filters ... there might be a chance to go without BEHRINGER X32, also reducing the complexity of your setup and your workload.

Don't let your cameras send more than 1280x720@30 - which would not improve streamed video quality, but would only keep your computer busy. Same for canvas and output resolution or any other source.
All connected cameras, if visible or not in the current scene, will produce constant CPU load ...
If running into issues, go to preferences > output and change the encoder preset from "veryfast" to "ultrafast" or even "superfast" - which will have a big positive impact on CPU load, but a less significant negative effect on video quality.

Olaf

 

[aclure]

I do this for our church every week I use a Aver Cam520 with the USB audio output from our x32 and works great.