The encoders in the following two lists have been tested by Microsoft for live streaming with Microsoft Stream. We recommend you select and set up an encoder well before you begin your live event. If you're not sure if your software or hardware encoder will work seamlessly with Microsoft Stream, read on to see which ones we've already tested that work best.

How does it work?Īn encoder takes audio and video content from various sources you use during a live event such as, camera, microphone, desktop screen capture, etc., compresses and converts that media into a suitable digital format, then sends it to Microsoft Stream (Classic) for live streaming to your audience. An encoder (sometimes called a live streaming or media encoder) can be either software or hardware that is used together with recording equipment when live streaming content to a large group of viewers. To start live streaming a large event on Microsoft Stream, you need an encoder. Set up an encoder for live streaming in Microsoft Stream (Classic)

Stream (Classic) live events will be retired Septemand replaced by Teams live events.įunctionality in Stream (Classic) will be changed and removed leading up to the retirement date. It is recommended to start using Stream (on SharePoint) by uploading videos to SharePoint, Teams, Yammer, or OneDrive. Microsoft Stream (Classic) will be retired Februand replaced by Stream (on SharePoint).

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