How to set up an interlude during your stream

All LS and KL models with the latest 2.8 FW version are now able to use a special layout that will only show backgrounds and overlays - layout #0. In order to access this layout, enter the “System Administrator” web page of your Media Station, proceed to “Video” -> “Theme”. Create a theme, select the first layout available (unlike regular layouts, it does not have a source icon), select a background and/or overlay, give it a title and save. You will then be able to call this Theme using any of the control methods available for AREC Media Stations

Interlude themes can be used for many applications - they allow users to smoothly change speakers on stage and display information about the next speaker, adjust a scene, display sponsor information or other important information, and put a pause without actually pausing the stream. If you would like to know more about how you can use AREC to enhance your recording and streaming experience, please contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to support you.

How to use servers with AREC

All LS and KL models support automatic and manual upload of recordings to FTP and SFTP servers. More recently, however, we have also enabled stations with FW version 2.8 and higher to use NAS as primary storage via NFS or CIFS protocols. To select NAS as your storage, all you need to do is login to the “System Administrator” interface of the station, click on “Storage” and press “Mount” under NAS settings. Fill out the information below, such as IP address, port, and folder destination, and afterwards, press “Apply”. Station will then save videos in the designated folder of your server. While this configuration is recommended only for stable networks, it provides a virtually unlimited storage space for your needs, and thus exemplifies our drive to provide user-friendly devices. If you would like to know more, please contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to assist you.

How to Stream to YouTube with AREC

Like with other RTMP-based platforms, all you need to stream to YouTube is a Stream URL and Stream Key.

In YouTube, this information can be obtained in YouTube Studio. Access it by clicking on “Create” -> “Go Live” buttons. Once you do that, YouTube Studio will open, and you will automatically land on the “Stream” page, where you can find both the stream URL and key. First press “Copy” next to the “Stream URL”, paste it into your Media Station’s streaming configuration and put a forward slash “/” sign (this configuration is found in “System Administrator” web page -> “Video” -> “Streaming”). Then, press “Copy” next to the “Stream Key” and paste it after the stream URL and forward slash in your Media Station. Your complete link will resemble this structure: rtmp://server URL/stream key. With the link set up successfully, everything is ready for streaming. 

YouTube is just one of many platforms supported by AREC, and using it is simple and free. If you would like to know more about streaming with AREC, please visit our www.a-dena.com and we will gladly assist you with any questions.