{"id":23578,"date":"2022-07-19T07:54:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23578"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:54:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:16","slug":"how-do-you-stream-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-stream-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Stream on YouTube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea1dfa2a5ad\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea1dfa2a5ad\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea1dfa2a5ad\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-stream-on-youtube\/#How_Do_You_Stream_on_YouTube\" title=\"How Do You Stream on YouTube?\">How Do You Stream on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-stream-on-youtube\/#Using_a_webcam\" title=\"Using a webcam\">Using a webcam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-stream-on-youtube\/#Using_a_microphone\" title=\"Using a microphone\">Using a microphone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-stream-on-youtube\/#Using_a_PC\" title=\"Using a PC\">Using a PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-stream-on-youtube\/#Using_a_live_streaming_software\" title=\"Using a live streaming software\">Using a live streaming software<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Stream_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How Do You Stream on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>How do you stream on YouTube? The first step is to choose your equipment. You can use a webcam and microphone, a PC, or a live streaming software. You can also choose to turn on automatic captions and monetization. Lighting, audio, and battery life are crucial to ensure an uninterrupted stream. To make your live stream more appealing to viewers, you can add subtitles or monetization to your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_webcam\"><\/span>Using a webcam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a webcam to stream on the video-sharing website is relatively easy. A higher-end camera can also be used for live streaming, provided that you have a USB capture card that brings the video signal into your computer. Once connected, YouTube will recognize the webcam as a &#8220;plug and play&#8221; webcam. Simply log into your YouTube account, choose &#8220;Go Live&#8221; in the drop-down menu, and start broadcasting!<\/p>\n<p>The most common choice for live streaming on YouTube is a built-in webcam. However, the video quality and resolution of a webcam are not as high as those of a DSLR camera. If you have a high-end camera, you should opt for a mirrorless model instead. Mirrorless cameras are smaller and more portable than webcams, but they also cost more than a DSLR camera. Another difference between webcams and DSLR cameras is their portability. You can use a webcam on a smartphone with a third-party software.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_microphone\"><\/span>Using a microphone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you plan to create your own livestream on YouTube, you must have a microphone. The microphone should be able to pick up sound at a wide frequency range, which will give you clear, crisp audio. You can either buy a standalone microphone or connect an external one to your PC. For optimal sound quality, you should buy an XLR microphone. Moreover, XLR cables are more robust than USB ones, so they should last longer.<\/p>\n<p>To produce good audio quality, you should use a microphone that is well-made. Try to eliminate any background noise. Avoid recording outdoors near windy areas and turn off air movement. The microphone should also be noise-canceling. In addition, you must select a low-pass filter for the microphone. Investing in a more expensive microphone is advisable only if you have extensive experience in using a microphone for YouTube. For beginners, a $50-150 microphone is sufficient. However, you should keep in mind that a lower-end mic won&#8217;t be as sensitive as a more expensive microphone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_PC\"><\/span>Using a PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several factors to consider when using a PC to stream to YouTube. Most people consider 1080p\/60fps the standard for live streaming. While this is the maximum setting supported by Twitch and Mixer, YouTube supports higher resolutions. To get started, follow the simple steps below. Also, be sure to update your graphics drivers to the latest version. Using a PC to stream to YouTube has many advantages over using a laptop or a smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>Before you can use your PC to stream video to YouTube, you need to install an encoder program. The encoder program is the piece of software that records your gameplay and encodes it into the proper format for streaming to YouTube. You will then upload the video to YouTube. It is very important to download this software and configure it properly. You should also ensure that your internet connection is capable of uploading high-definition video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_live_streaming_software\"><\/span>Using a live streaming software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a live streaming software to stream onto YouTube is simple and free. It allows you to customize the look and feel of your broadcast, set privacy settings, and schedule your stream. You can even capture your webcam to use as a thumbnail, if you wish. Moreover, the software also comes with a built-in chat box, which allows viewers to ask questions and share your broadcast with others.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the top features offered by live streaming software include instant replays, audio monitoring, chat box, and built-in amplifier. These features help you measure your performance easily and understand which part of your stream has the most viewership. You can also make your video look more professional and add effects. With these features, you can even customize your chat box. Some of the popular features of the software include multiple channels, a built-in amplifier, and automatic metadata updates.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-213osUZ4EE\" width=\"525\" height=\"294\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do You Stream on YouTube? How do you stream on YouTube? The first step is to choose your equipment. You can use a webcam and microphone, a PC, or a live streaming software. You can also choose to turn on automatic captions and monetization. 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