How to stream like a pro! - Multi Cams, Professional Audio and much more!

With streaming still being at the forefront of most DJ’s lives, it’s important to know how to set your stream up like a pro! Being able to include your DJ branding, switching between numerous camera’s and going live on two platforms at once is all key to making your sets stand out above the rest!
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[@Crossfader]

Read our full guide complete with the relevant downloads here! wearecrossfader.co.uk/blog/how-to-live-stream-like-a-pro/

[@DJ_Marlus]

The minimum of 1000 subscribers on KZbin is only for streaming using a phone. There is no such limit when streaming from a computer (OBS, Xplit, vMix, KZbin page, ...).

[@JoseSilva-fs1pj]

Hi GUYS, fantastic VIDEO Just asking one thing: If U don't have a lot of USB PORTS and I buy a switcher with remote control (with USB PORTS). I WILL PUT my cameras in that extension, so I just need in that case to create 1 scene in OBS, it's that correct? Kind regards Many thanks Stay SAFE

[@mdecimal]

dope!

[@soundzbyakz5206]

I got a question. In the serato Software .. did you choose the behringer Interface or you chose the Ddj sb3 (like usual) in the midi settings ?

[@eightk4225]

Hey Guys, I really want to stream to youtube, but my mac is incapable of running OBS and rekordbox at the same time. Is there a different streaming software that is good for DJing but doesn't take up too much CPU?

[@STAYVTV]

Yo ! Here somes tips : 1 - When you're choosing a webcam. Change the default preset from 1280x720 to 1920x1080 to get the maximum resolution from your C920 webcam. 2 - You don't need 1.000 subscribers to go live on KZbin (only from a smartphone) 3 - If you have multiple camera, use the auto scene switcher. 4 - Restream is a good tool however, I don't recommend it to beginners or if you have under 10K followers on each plateform. I'd rather focus on one plateform Good stream everyone

[@Nick_007ia]

Yo @STAYVTV thanks for good tips! although way would you recommend to focus only on one service, isn't it the point reach out to as big crowd as possible?

[@STAYVTV]

@@Nick_007ia There is pro and cons for that. Live Streaming is an other game. People need to learn how to interact, advertise multi plateform can be overwhelming, there is some combo that might work as Facebook/KZbin or IG/Periscope(aka Twitter) or maybe Twitch/Mixcloud Live now (as you can earn money from subscribers to support you). I might be too much strategic x)

[@Nick_007ia]

@@STAYVTV hmm got it

[@QueArgh]

Why do you need to have a soundcard? Decks and controllers have one built in, but every tutorial i see says you *need* to use a soundcard. Is that so OBS can pick it up? It doesnt display my DDJ400 when i try to select new audio inputs

[@STAYVTV]

@@QueArgh If you have a 2 PC configurations, one for DJ, one for streaming, most of the time you would need a soundcard

[@DJPenguino51]

Nice tutorial! I also do this: I have a computer dedicated to streaming / recording. The laptop that I use for DJ'ing has an instance of OBS installed too, along with the NDI plugin. I'll discus how I use that. Computer 1 (laptop) has NDI setup to where I can capture what's being played, ie the waveforms from Rekordbox / Serato / etc. I send that out over NDI via my network over to the streaming PC (computer 2) which contains OBS and NDI, where NDI captures the output from the 1st computer. I resize and transform the NDI feed from computer 2 to where it shows nothing but the waveforms and track titles. Computer 2 then sums the inputs from the camera (will be cameraS in the future), the audio form the mixer which is fed into the mic/line input on the main computer, and the NDI, and then recorded. I say that OBS and the NDI plugin are brilliant pieces of software.

[@saintsteve]

DJ Penguino I was going to ask how you show the waveforms from serato when streaming, so thanks for the tip.

[@AlexSol1]

NDI is the best thing ever (to add other computers, smartphones, etc to your stream). I am not sure why he picked the ios camera app instead.

[@djpeteb6092]

Does sound like lots of work and a bit complicated but I will give it a try.

[@hugowoddis1]

Wow this sounds interesting! My MacBook is struggling to handle the streaming and mixing (on Traktor) let alone trying to record! So was looking to do streaming from a second laptop. Not sure what NDI is but will google it now, might be cool to have the screen shot of Traktor as you suggest... mmm except will now need a sound card to input to second laptop :( .... more spending! Also all the streaming gear has become scarce online!

[@davidaguirre8204]

I came to the comments section to see if someone else was at my situation and this sounds like it might be it! My Mac is making a louder sound than a Boeing 777 when I run rekordbox and OBS at the same time, so I will give this a try. My idea is: playing rekordbox on a Mac and streaming video and audio from a PC. Will this NDI plugin still work? If I understood correctly, NDI will take the audio from Mac and send it to my PC, is that right?

[@TigerClaw305]

If you have an Android Phone. You can use it as a Webcam too by downloading this app called IP Webcam. Its free. When you have that setup. It gives you an IP Address. Then in OBS Studios on Sources add a source called VLC Video Source. In the VLC Video Source click on the + sign and then click on Add Path/URL. Then put in the info that that IP Webcam is giving you. Its a URL with an ip address on it. make sure you type in the entire address and then click ok. You should then be able to see the video from your phone's camera showing up on it.

[@evgenygesin]

VLC shows only the IP address that I typed. No actual video. Mac and Android are connected to the same WiFi network. The IP Webcam Server is running in Android as well. What's I'm doing wrong?

[@TigerClaw305]

@@evgenygesin In IP Webcam when you touch Start server. it would show your phone's camera feed. and underneath it is the url. Its a full url. you have to enter exactly as you see it. You can put that url in the browser and see the video from it. the url be something like ip address of the phone with :8080 at the end.

[@TigerClaw305]

@@evgenygesin Forgot to mention. The url has to end with :8080/video at the end. otherwise you won't see the video.

[@TigerClaw305]

@@evgenygesin Here's an example of what the url is supposed to be like 000.000.0.000:8080/video just replace those numbers with the IP address it shows.

[@DjTecniq]

Good tutorial few tips for other users. 1. Most mid-grade controllers OBS can use the audio card with no additional sound card needed. Ex: DDJ SR2, Mixars Primo both work flawlessly as I have tested this. 2. Switch between multiple camera scenes automatically with “advanced scene switcher” plugin for OBS. 3. Add green screen to super impose yourself with a background image. 4. You don’t have to use audio input capture as your audio source you can actually just choose your audio device in Mic/Aux settings. 5. For video DJ’s OBS can use your Serato Video/ME video output just choose “display capture” and crop your video screen into your live feed👍🏼

[@Yaveren]

DjTecniq hey I’m going nuts trying to get the settings right as far as making an aggregate device in midi setup on a Mac. Using ddj200 , rekordbox to obs and headphones split out to a speaker. I can’t figure it out, any help appreciated if you understand my question. Thanks

[@andyrudge539]

extremely helpful video for someone like myself who is about to stream for the first time. Thanks!

[@NarosisThespian]

if it hasn't been mentioned, NDI is available for android and it provides similar functionality turning an android phone into a NDI video source for OBS.

[@dragon-id5uj]

OBS has a built-in Chroma Key filter that can be applied to images! for example the crossfader with white background could be made transparent

[@DJKorolev]

Thank you for the instruction! This is what I needed! I recently streamed through Microsoft Teams for the company. Now I will try through OBS!🔥🙂🔥

[@Crossfader]

Best of luck!

[@DJKorolev]

Crossfader thank you🙏

[@DieSpeckBohne]

It's actually easier if you don't use your controllers master output, you can just use your dh software and use your laptop 3,5mm jack as an output so obs can record the audio internally

[@jazentertainmentdj7951]

Dangerouss how can this be done? TIA

[@stephenphoenix-roberts9447]

Thanks bud. I restarting mixing after 10 year out. I having to learn so much. Gone are the days of live-streaming audio to a online radio site.It now visual live mixing. This clip saved me a lot of time. Once again thank you.

[@saintsteve]

Thanks for sharing the video. I received my iRigStream sound card last week (which is really good btw) so I’m good to go. Look forward to trying this out. I’m sure my 1 viewer will appreciate it 🤣 but hey you have to start somewhere!

[@chinofuentes9469]

dang lucky. how did you get ahold of one lol

[@lilvam243]

Bro. I haven’t seen any other tutorial better than this. I owe you a beer. For now im subscribing!!!!!!!!!😊

[@morphman86]

I don't know if iOS has hit, but Android has the app OBS Remote, which lets you use your phone or tablet a touch-screen stream deck. It connects to your OBS software via your wifi and you get full control over your scenes, sources and mixer. Might seem silly, since you already got that on the computer, but it's so much easier and quicker (and looks seamless from an audience perspective) when you can just hit a screen quickly to switch cam, than if you have to close the DJ software and poke around with the mouse or touchpad for a few seconds. Plus, as a bonus, you won't take your focus off the DJ software, so it's way easier to keep the flow going.

[@Crossfader]

Great tip!

[@MrCalebgrayson]

i’m using BlackHole virtual audio device in Traktor (no extra sound card) and my iPhone without the app. using Advanced Auto Switcher plugin so i don’t have to change scenes (every 15 sec) and SoundSwitch and Safari on top of all this on one 2017 MBP Touch.

[@TheeBucketMan]

My setup is routed the same but the computer chugs hard in the stream and audio glitches occasionally. Would the sound card ease up the internal loading of the computer or not?

[@earlyspark]

if you don't want to fiddle around on a laptop to switch scenes, you can also get a foot petal instead (or, cheaper route would be to just use the mouse with your feet, duct tape it in place so it doesn't move around). 😅

[@tuckerdgreat]

finalspark is the foot pedal wireless? I saw another video where they used a bluetooth numeric keyboard

[@Crossfader]

We have a great new tutorial on camera switching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKquq2Rvg8SmmKc

[@AlexSol1]

9:50 - just use NDI to turn your phone into a camera for OBS. The app is free for Apple and Android users.

[@djteebabz4053]

Alex Sol connecting via your network with my iPhone seems be an issue when I tried it some days back. I will try the wired option the app cost about $20

[@waeljaroudi229]

Thanks for sharing these great tips on Live Streaming, a couple of questions from a rather new member to the live streaming world: 1. Can I stream from Traktor Pro 3? 2. Is there an auto function for switching between scenes? 3. Can I record the set as I am streaming? Can I record the video too? 4. Does OBS live stream on Instagram?

[@ollieremington1398]

There is a record feature in OBS, I think it saves directly to your hard drive. It’s just a record button

[@jiggyricky7659]

is it possible for you guys to make a updated video on a streaming setup for djs?

[@DjCip]

Good job! Btw, It's not necessarily to use an extra sound card, because the controller have one. Personally, I use my pioneer ddj sx2 as audio capture in. Have a nice day!

[@shanechallenger7661]

How you do that can you explain it to me , I got the ddj Sr 2

[@Djladeegee]

I wish you would show how you made connections

[@VDJTflexx]

You’re the best in teaching

[@blackcyborg009]

Question: How is your overhead camera placed? -Is it mounted over the ceiling? -Or are you using a boom arm or extension bracket?

[@OssyDefunkt]

This tutorial is top class. Very helpful and answered exactly the questions I had and explained in very simple terms. Thank you mate.

[@kimberleewest]

Excellent video!! So helpful. Thank you.

[@sabssehmbi479]

Can you do a vid for NON PRO DJ'S that want to stream their mixes. So with basic set up

[@TheeBucketMan]

This is pretty basic? Just focus on audio and one camera roll start 👌

[@JanJanJanJanJanJanJanJanJan2]

On Android you can use droidcam. Shows up as a capture device.

[@revdrstu]

Mate, you are a fucking genius, I am in a really small room and trying to do this for me has been a nightmare, audio sucks streaming on the phone but this way I can just use the highest quality audio, been playing the guitar for a decade and know about tech first-time newbie DJ using decks. Annoyingly yet awesome at the same time, because you just find a way I have the tripod lights decks, Zomg love sent baby yeah.

[@immy19991]

Best info on OBS Thanks 👍

[@Crossfader]

Glad you think so! Anytime at all!

[@DJFrizzie]

KISSES TO YA FOR THIS VIDEO!!! 2021 WE PUMPED!!! Btw how do we record the live stream. look forward to ya reply. is there a way to live stream straight to youtube FB & Ig at the same time? which platform do you live stream on?

[@alanfordyce]

Great video once again, I've seen on some live streams the dj's have the controller and the Serato playing in the top of the screen at the same time are you able to show the process to add that to the live stream?

[@danquay9504]

Thanks you for your help and found this very helpful, as never used my iPhone for OBS, it first time

[@wegolive4031]

In last update there are iPhone cam built in no need to download. Test it last night. OBS 25.0.7 (mac)

[@eduardoiniestra8007]

Thank you! This was very useful.

[@Crossfader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardwalters6553]

hey i like your video i wanna know my cam on my pc not working but i have 2 cams could i set them up to live stream without the cam on my pc

[@Dj_alic_]

Very helpful thank you again

[@DavidSantiago1958]

This is an excellent video. I feel like I am behind the screen with the Great Oz! 😂

[@branyakov]

Thank you for this video! It gave me a lot of answers and ideas. Stay safe and keep going! Greetings from Bulgaria :)

[@gokceberkonur313]

Firstly thank you it was really helpful :) and secondly which model of Logitech webcam are you using ? :)

[@DeeJayC13]

Great Video and yes I'd like more videos on this streaming topic asap. Thanks so much.

[@themaster5277]

Thank you very much very explained the only problem that I had it’s was the usb host out the computer how I connect everything if only have two ports

[@Crossfader]

USB Hubs offer a great way to get more ports

[@talvolfovich]

Thanks for the video ! Can i use the ddj 1000 as interface or must have an outside interface ?

[@KS-sh1my]

Great Guide man ty , seems a lot of confusion about the cables set up for audio , add rca cables from decks into the input of the soundcard and speakers into output on soundcard ?

[@jbucku324]

Bro you guys have been putting out exactly what I need to hear. Thanks so much. Keep it up.

[@djholland4235]

We aim to please! Glad you liked the vid!

[@djgroundzero]

Good day. Wanna ask, is there a way to remove the background of my phone cam using obs and not just the background of my laptop cam? thanks

[@cheekychops5]

Superb, no nonsense tutorial. Thanks.

[@Crossfader]

You're welcome!

[@jalencampbell7792]

Do you need a second computer? if not, what are the specs in the Mac that can support all of this work?

[@StoneCut]

Very good video, many thanks.

[@Crossfader]

Thank you :)

[@8racs]

Can you help with the settings? I always get lag with OBS.

[@sezjames2472]

Even with macs you still get that horrible computer electrical noise! No escaping it unless you use a qaulity sound card and qaulity controller or player with a 2nd computer I found. Behringer soundcard is a no for audio! Re stream is a great idea though that's a new one for me thanks

[@bernercalito8422]

Great video but is there a way for the software to do the fading automatic between the two cameras ?

[@DJPenguino51]

That wold be a good option. It's already a handful doing mixing / DJ duties and then having to manually switch cams and whatnot. An automated setup like with timers would be nice.

[@djholland4235]

I'll look into it, I know how to do it with other applications so shouldn't be too hard

[@bernercalito8422]

DJ Penguino I guess I ask because I don’t know 🤷🏼‍♂️ if there is an option in the software but if anyone know please let us know.

[@joostlinnemann]

Yes, by using the free Advanced Scene Switcher plugin for OBS (obsproject.com/forum/resources/advanced-scene-switcher.395/). The Scene Sequence feature is what you are looking for.

[@MrCalebgrayson]

yes. the ASS plug-in works great. just make sure to turn it off when editing. i ha e it change every 15 seconds.

[@djcato]

Thank you for this

[@aidanjohnkelly]

Excellent video, you are a born teacher, thank you 😎👍

[@wegroove1256]

So for audio, you have a rca cable from the out put on a DJm/xone/controller to the input on soundcard? Then usb into the computer?

[@jalaba1]

Yo did you figure out how to pick up audio?

[@Flowbulous]

Perfect thank you! Best one I’ve seen yet and there’s a lot out there 🤙🏻

[@jamessullivan8250]

Can you use two iPhones for two different camera angles?

[@djtonytoneBKS]

Good stuff. Very descriptive. Thank You.

[@kcbryan8134]

Yeah but you got that horrible noise that I keep getting when using the 222. And not even a ground loop isolator get shot of it.but I haven’t tried a usb loop isolator.so I don’t know if that will work???

[@eastwood_dnb]

using the Behringer UCA202 is just for speakers or can you add a mic to this setup also?

[@ricky_raver5440]

Do you have to have a audio interface or can u just stream off of the desktop?

[@OPIUM_BASS]

Great stuff very informative!

[@crwn_munkz]

Can I do this using my phone as 1 of the cameras and an iRig? 🤔

[@sashy_music]

I have ddj-flx4 and trying to figure out of I need a bringer type USB device or irig or can I use my built in soundcard for this. However I still want the music playing out on my big speakers connected to master through rca connection. I can't figure out if I can away with all these extra devices or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@Arombreak]

Best so far

[@Crossfader]

Thank you!

[@dj-tso]

thank you for the tips they were really helpful. can i connect my go pro camera to OBS ? and how?

[@jyotigoel4387]

hi my question is if we want to record the set to upload it to youtube, can record all channels (signals / scenes) and then edit after we have recorded so we can choose the best places to to switches etc

[@inprogress3862]

Hi. The sound distorts when I plug in the UCA202 into my usb-c hub (Mac m1). My Numark Scratch is also connected to the hub. When I unplug the UCA, no more distortion. Do you know how to fix this?

[@djrcny]

Thanks for this video. What if u have an irig already hooked to ur iPhone can this process still work with the irig instead of the sound card u used in video?

[@rogue66v]

Apple macbook air m1 chip 8gb would be enough to run dj livestream sets on twitch?

[@marcosa.catena6414]

once again awesome..

[@teho_disl]

Love your vids, keep up the good work 👍

[@Crossfader]

Glad you like them! :)

[@TheMadmikebrown]

Any advice on adding a go pro hero session 4 please I would be using my phone and laptop as additional cameras

[@tonyadams3549]

TheMadmikebrown Grab a HDMI card capture card. That’s the only way to have your GoPro act as a webcam. Hero4 doesn’t have a audio accessory so you’ll need to either purchase a audio capture card.

[@DJRICOCT]

Excellent tutorial, thanks 100!

[@CascadehypnosiscenterVideos]

Thank you!!!

[@DJINDRA]

Hello Crosssfader , Your teaching method is totally different.Just Awsome Tutorial❤.I'm from india and Always Follow this Chanel & I learned a lot from here💯❤.Thanks a lot.Hopefully many more Containt in the future.

[@Crossfader]

Awesome, thank you!

[@hot4futureyears2come]

i have that sound card in red, it is a good deal. and it works

[@velanche]

Are you having issues with using both the streaming software and Serato on the same computer at all? I’m curious; debating about using a single computer or two. Thanks and nice demo. Gonna follow it today.

[@djholland4235]

It's not ideal, I had a few graphical issues, I was going to show how to capture the waveforms in this video but unfortunately screen recording/OBS/Serato was a bit TOO much. However I never experienced an Audio issue so should be fine for a stream

[@WUreta]

I do with an i5 5200u and integrated graphics. Works well with a 720p/3500bit rate stream with a webcam and window capture for rekordbox. It struggles (weird audio loops) when i tell it to reload the twitch stream manager, but if I don't reload any pages i can see the chat and the stats with no problem. Ofc as James said, it's not ideal, but definitely possible

[@ariq94]

Great stuff. thanks!

[@djholland4235]

Thanks man!

[@DaSole]

Thanks for this tutorial! I’ve been scratching my head as to how to get audio and everything connected with no luck! This explains so much. Question....are you running OBS Studio and SSL on the same computer? I have a MacBook Pro. Do you recommend I use another computer to set up the livestream while I SJ one the other lapptop?! Apologies for the question.

[@DUKODE-bg9zc]

THIS WAS AWESOME. THANKS MATE.

[@bambamjunior]

any link 2 where u bought the sound card?

[@takefliteentertainment5004]

Very dope needed this

[@Crossfader]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@adamnewton8335]

Hi, love your videos and thanks for posting them. They have helped me alot. I have a question if possible. I'm using the one laptop to stream. I don't use any dj software as I am using a Standalone controller. Do you think using the one laptop as my streaming laptop would handle running osb to various platforms or would I need more than one laptop?

[@daftscotsbloke766]

Hi just watched this vid.. Super helpful 👍 my question is, playing Traktor S2 through Behringer DJX700 mixer. My aim is to play two vinyl decks and assign S2 through Behringer mixer so all 4 decks have a separate line on mixer??? Can you help!!!

[@DJVSHORVishalMewada]

Yeah..its really works 💥 Thanks Man

[@Crossfader]

Welcome 👍

[@tkointernational]

Very helpful is your to the point tutorial! Thanks and keep up the great work!!!

[@Crossfader]

Glad it helped!

[@TieBrothers]

this was super helpful thanks a lot !!

[@cchinba]

Question: I figured out that you can get the audio settings through Traktor. Is the quality different through an external sound card compared through Traktor?

[@jalencampbell7792]

What are the computer specs? Won't it crash running multicam & Serato through one computer?

[@Djladeegee]

Do you remove the rca from the controller, then connect them to the interface'? Do need an extra set of rca to go from speakers back to the interface '?

[@Zylon820]

What's a more mid level sound card? Between the £150-£200 mark? Looking for something longterm any suggestions?

[@Crossfader]

We've used Focusright Scarlet 2i2 before with great results!

[@pimlican1]

This is good. Just what I need.

[@ryanh626]

How many USB ports will I need available?

[@9teen87]

how do you share the serato screen as well?

[@DMITRYTechmusic]

Very good content, thanks for that!

[@MCKrabaszer]

A Question Why I'm loosing my bass line when doing this??? Master Out going to USB Behringer sound card INPUT Sound card connected by USB to laptop Audio is coming through (equalizer jumping plus I check it with my head phones a the sound card. Stream key copied START STREAM clicked Appeared on Facebook preview I check on different phone and there is no bassline 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 HELP !!:-(

[@miguelangel3254]

awesome video! i have one problem though, OBS reads my DJM750mk2 but the audio doesn't go in... why can this be happening??

[@Crossfader]

You may need to open the DJM utility and set one of the input channels to REC

[@miguelangel3254]

@@Crossfader u mean the output channels? cause the inputs are all on line (to get sound from the xdjs). The output channels are all on rec out

[@ChinazoSuperPoderoso]

Thanks,

[@ashbankswav]

Can you also use this program to pre-record videos for streaming?

[@abenicolaas]

great vid man, thanks!

[@RejektedRecords]

Hi Guys , thanks for the informative video. I need help please. I want to setup 1 Mac with OBS and 1 Mac with Serato. But I can’t get the clean audio out of the Serato Mac to the OBS stream ? I know the feed needs to come from the controller ! But how ?

[@TheeBucketMan]

An audio interface for the streaming rig is what you need. Feed the controller into that 👌