Goodbye LiveU Solo - INSANE BUDGET IRL Stream Setup for UNDER $800

A complete IRL streaming backpack setup costing less than $800? It's possible! No more $2500+ backpacks, and $300+ monthly fees to run them. Using latest tech like H.265 and SRT, you can get basically double the quality for the same bitrate, or maintain a much more solid connection, without sacrificing the image quality. With a few clever tricks, your PC at home, and some free tools, you can make your own streaming solution - including disconnect protection, auto scene switching, alerts, overlays, and more!
In-depth, how-to videos covering every detail of the setup are coming soon!
Technology has come far enough that you don't necessarily need a 4G bonded connection to run a smooth 1080p outdoor stream. Heck, even the bonded ones break when you enter a dead zone.
Of course, this setup is not meant for pros, as it's reliability isn't as good, but it's more than enough for the average IRL streamer. It works with your iPhone and Android devices as well, if you want more than Streamlabs can offer.
Watch sprEEEzy's stream daily at: / spreeezy
★ Gear featured in the video
TBS 2603 SE Encoder: bit.ly/33aWx8X
GoPro Hero 8: bit.ly/2QJU3ff
GoPro 8 Media Mod: bit.ly/3b2CYUv
TP-Link MR6400 Router: bit.ly/2SkAsSZ
Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable: bit.ly/3eQbdQ8 - not exact model
12V Step Up USB Cable 5.5 2.1mm: bit.ly/3eSgKFR - not exact model
10,000mAh+ 2A+ Power Bank: bit.ly/3nJRIwC
NETGEAR Nighthawk M1: bit.ly/3tcfhQ1
Sony X3000: bit.ly/3vxgp2a
Full detailed list: kit.co/sprEEEzy/spreeezy-s-bu...
Loopy's SRT Stats Monitor: github.com/loopy750/SRT-Stats...
OBS Websocket: github.com/Palakis/obs-websocket
OBS Tablet Remote: t2t2.github.io/obs-tablet-remote/
★ Info
Croatian variety streamer, started streaming full-time late 2017. The stream is (mostly) family friendly. Gaming background: spreeezy.com/about/
Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering @ FER, Zagreb.
★ Consulting & Coaching [NEW]
Learn more and book a private session: spreeezy.com/consulting/
★ Support
Donations: streamelements.com/spreeezy-7...
Contribute for free by using affiliate links or creator codes when making purchases: spreeezy.com/donate/
★ Gear / PC Specs
IRL Stream Backpack v1: kit.co/spreeezy/spreeezy-s-bu...
Camera / Travel Equipment: kit.co/spreeezy/travel-vlog-e...
Studio Gear: kit.co/spreeezy/spreeezy-s-st...
Gaming Gear: kit.co/spreeezy/gaming-gear
Gaming PC: kit.co/spreeezy/spreeezy-s-ga...
Stream PC: kit.co/spreeezy/spreeezy-s-st...
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
★ Partners & Business
Want to become a partner? Business inquiries: [e-mail]
★ Social
Twitch: / spreeezy
Twitter: / spreeezyow
Discord: / discord
Facebook: / spreeezy
Instagram: / spreeezygaming
TikTok: / spreeezygaming
★ Schedule (Twitch Stream)
Monday: 12:00
Tuesday: 12:00
Wednesday: 12:00
Thursday: 12:00
Friday: 12:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: 16:00 (Sometimes community games)
Times are CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2). Starting times are estimates and may vary +- 3h.
★ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:46 Two main streaming options
03:52 Hardware
09:04 Software
Creators featured in the video: miekii, Epiphan Video
#IRL #IRLstream #IRLstreaming

[@sprEEEzy]

[OCTOBER 2022 UPDATE]: The TBS Encoder might be harder (and more expensive!) to get now, than it was in 2021. Here's the list of my up-to-date backpack gear, and an encoder alternative with similar specs: kit.co/sprEEEzy/spreeezy-s-irl-backpack-v1 I've made a dedicated tech channel: kzbin.info/door/t3O3ScWSlpGGiXLVMSNJRg - It'll feature all kinds of IRL / Streaming / Tech videos. Also, offering 1-on-1 consulting sessions for people that want to know more / need help getting their setup ready in short notice: spreeezy.com/consulting/ Want to know more on IRL setups? Full playlist available here: kzbin.info/aero/PL-czD6_A6J7RXT1EKFFgBP3PJCPaBLPFL

[@sprEEEzy]

@Achaeos Salisbury AKA LOCKBEARD ​ @Achaeos Salisbury AKA LOCKBEARD There's a lot to cover, best you come over to our Discord! discord.gg/spreeezy

[@LivingFree365]

@sprEEEzy You are a genius! For way too many months I've been trying to figure out how to do the exact same thing. The only downside is the Night Hawk is AT&T and T-Mobile and I have Verizon. Now time to figure out how to get the OBS to work and start buying these parts to build this. Cheers!

[@timmurphy7387]

So now I'm sitting here with $600+ in my Amazon cart for no other reason than being impressed by how well thought out this is.

[@sprEEEzy]

Cheers man!

[@robinwilliams5348]

Hi Tim. Did you end up trying this in the end? If so, how did it work out for you?

[@NikoCrushing]

Yeah, what Robin said! Did it work?

[@macaronniesaus7839]

Yeah Tim, what Robin and Niko said! Did it work?

[@JaxstyleProductions]

Really cool guide! I have been considering getting some more expensive IRL equipment, but this setup makes it an absolute no-brainer!

[@fayosan]

THIS IS PERFECTION!!

[@Arrge]

thank you for this video, will definitely look into investing to a setup like this

[@drftkng.]

This is great, thank you. Been using my own custom solutions and always looking to expand and innovate

[@wrathspath2202]

great video ty

[@DINALGAMES]

i do luv ppl who shares valuable information

[@tencog49]

thank you very much! great to learn about this affordable option.

[@ScruffyLookinRGB]

Very interesting i will be watching all your videos on this subject. Thanks

[@PrinceVeganin]

Nice setup, looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@thegameshooters4188]

This is the solution I have been looking for to stream sports, unencumbered by A/C power and cabled Ethernet! It is great. The only issue is that I am not as up to speed on the software part of this setup, so I'll need to watch your videos to brush up. Thanks again, this is what I need!

[@mikewinsdaly]

Very neat, this helps finish my current hotspot bonded streaming set up that I've been test streaming directly to Twitch.

[@aerandir1414]

Instead of using a step-up cable, you could get a USB-C power bank compatible with Power Delivery (PD), which are very common these days, and then use a PD trigger to trigger the 12V output. Some battery can even output 20V@3A with PD, which gives 60W.

[@JaviHoradrim]

thankyou sooooooooooooooooooo much.... I'm an aspiring IRL streamer and I find it all quite confusing but this ONE video... honestly made it so straightforward to understand!

[@sprEEEzy]

Glad I could help! Stop by the Discord if you need anything else.

[@RowdyRob]

super cool I came across this video am starting my IRL STREAM very helpful

[@AlohaSteve808]

Was at loss to power my Jetson Nano 4GB for IRL but the 12V Step up cable saved me! Thanks!!

[@07D675]

Amazing video man, this is the solution i was looking for to stream at 100mph plus on track. Shout out to the Triple E club and Spreeezy for putting this together! Nice work!

[@GrizzOnTwitch]

Great video dude!

[@irealthem3648]

I just found this VOD and thanks to u I will stream my BMX Session !

[@BrokerBasil]

Wow - this seems so cool. I began thinking about IRL streaming recently and this setup is certainly more affordable than other setups I've seen (LiveU etc.). Of course I'll need to watch a few times to fully understand it 😁

[@sprEEEzy]

I'll be releasing separate videos on each part of the setup! First one already out

[@Mommyss]

I have had this video in my "liked" for like the last 6 months super scared to take this jump into different content creation. I watched this video atleast 30 times in between then and now. Yesterday, I finally pulled the trigger and bought all the stuff needed and I just want to say THANK YOU!

[@sprEEEzy]

Hurray! Now to set it up!

[@Enjoymygame25]

Did you try it ? :)

[@FuegoPazzo]

You can use a sony npf 960 knockoff batteries that have a 10v outlet, about USD$20

[@ADHDOCD]

Can you make an update video for 2023? This is so in-depth and very helpful

[@sprEEEzy]

Nothing much changed!

[@redpurple1035]

thank you for introducing this alternative 🙂

[@mauhelotuproductionlivestr2221]

I really like this easy set-up and m looking forward to buy it

[@magkliarn]

Fantastic work. With a more powerful powerbank and a proper mobile 4G router you could get a really sweet compact setup. I have no interest in live streaming whatsoever but this video made me want to set this up just to prove how well it could work.

[@martyncraigbrown]

Mate, this is brilliant! I just tried my first twitch today from the batbike. Just gopro through phone to twitch. I lost connection on fast roads frequently and bitrate drops periodically. I think i may try this hardware combo. My power is sorted from the bike so thats no issue. Might wait while summer for now. Motorcycle season nearly over. But this is the next step for me, if my stream goes anywhere. Thanks again pal.

[@leniver]

Awesome video! Expensive product/service don't mean always best solution.

[@dinglerdangler]

definitly gonna try this

[@voltleague]

GOAT

[@andrewloh3124]

awesome and helpful video!

[@EitaFox]

this was a kick-ass guide, I really pressed all the youtube buttons on it, great job!

[@sprEEEzy]

Yayaya!

[@anixsharma7237]

holly hell, aint nobody telling the secret juice like you did. respect!

[@iamcute69]

The demo of SRT vs RTMP is actually pretty insane. I'm surprised Twitch and KZbin both don't support it natively without a middleman to convert it. Good video!

[@PiotrKula1]

Yea .. it’s not that great I’ve been trying 4 months to get it going properly on a really dodgey connection. It helps but still a PITA

[@wavywhale6676]

you don't know how long I've been trying to find a video of someone explaining this. Thank you

[@sprEEEzy]

Cheers, stop by our Discord for a chat as well!

[@LiviusMaximus]

looking forward for the loopy + obs setting tutorial. Thank you

[@killcha_in]

I'm planning on using this to create a channel for live moto-vlogs. Appreciate all the help.

[@satyjitsinh]

Amazing !!! By the way I am eagerly waiting for your game highlights

[@NeoVoodooTech]

Ay Spreeez very nice man! You are making me wanna make tech videos again.

[@TheGodlyNoob]

I use my LiveU solo as a portable streaming PC for my gaming laptop, do you have any idea how I could replace the liveu solo with something like this without an extra streaming PC?

[@sprEEEzy]

You can indeed stream straight to twitch/youtube with this setup, just have to use x264 and RTMP instead of x265 and SRT.

[@TheGodlyNoob]

Is the 1080p60 on x264 better than the liveu solo?

[@sprEEEzy]

@@TheGodlyNoob It should be the same, as LiveU uses that as well. TBS is better when it's using x265 & SRT.

[@TheGodlyNoob]

@@sprEEEzy can you use x265 to stream directly to youtube? I see youtube supports h265 with HLS or VP9 with DASH

[@sprEEEzy]

@@TheGodlyNoob You might be able to, but I'm not sure if it's officially fully supported yet.

[@Scabtik]

Awesome dude!

[@itsabhijeetkale]

Bro, can you make a video on IRL set up with Phone instead of GoPro

[@RideWithAnthony]

Can I use yolobox for this. This looks really high tech

[@BurgeTV]

THIS IS AN AMAZING VIDEO!

[@sansen]

Oye sprEEE, the knowledge you obtained through tweaking your setup is friggin' amazing! This is super useful info & I hope algorithm helps you - it's a must see for all IRL streamers. Also 1:33 , who are these supermodels .. got their number?

[@youwander]

It was a very detailed and easy-to-understand video. Thank you very much. But I don't know how to transfer data from 4G mobile router to middleman PC. Do you have any reference videos?

[@sprEEEzy]

Hey, check out the full IRL setup playlist!

[@CaptainContentLive]

What if I live in a country with poor bandwith, about 1mbps. Any way of using multiple sim cards and merge the speed? Thans a lot for the video btw.

[@sprEEEzy]

Hey, there are more expensive options. Try googling "4g bonding"

[@terkv]

You can fly domestically with the Power Oaks, but they aren't allowed on international flights, unfortunately. They're super handy for streaming all day and charging multiple devices. Something the smaller power banks can't beat.

[@joeljordan3132]

the troubleshooting on this rig would be a bitch

[@Hoerli]

8:45 Or just use your (Android) Smartphone with a USB-LAN-Adapter and use it as router.

[@duhmizle]

I didnt catch the part on how it connects to the internet

[@matthestv]

Hey! :) Is there meanwhile a better choice, with the cam/encoder, because the video is 1 year old kinda :)? Thank you!

[@3csinapod195]

Love it when folks go all McGyver with tech solutions :-)

[@mxtout]

Hi Spreeezy have you ever used a TBS 2603 V2 encoder? Will not work on SRT! I'm trying to get a refund, so disappointing...

[@EnnTomi1]

hows AV1 doing nowadays, compare to SRT? found this "You can pack AV1 within Matroska within SRT (I've tried it, and it works), but once you have any loss beyond what SRT can fix, you lose several seconds of video."

[@Laman502]

Could I do this on a Zv-1f

[@risingempireentertainment]

Filmicpro has great image stabilization and hdmi out now.

[@cbesse435]

What about the new gopro 11?

[@snoopadillo]

seems like they're discontinuing and replacing this TBS encoder part - most of the h265 encoders on market are getting pricier especially newer ones like the TBS2603au. thankfully they're selling a TBS2603V2 (version 2) with an audio jack, drawback is that it weighs ~60% grams more than the original. but then again, any NDI encoder with HDMI, RJ45 port and preferred H.265 should work... right?

[@SGona]

I don't get it how is sending everything to home, it's not using data?

[@anthonyhomercycling]

Dudeeee this is what I’m looking for so longgggg !!! I’m a cyclist irl streamer on Facebook!

[@tomothebiker]

Idol! Didn't expect you to be in the comment section. I'm starting IRL Philippines on twitch bro.

[@wojciechkaminski9195]

okay, not better a small laptop with a powerbunk that will transcode the signal and either send the transmissions directly to the platform or even to a computer at home that will do the whole SRT. Maybe I don't understand something, but there are laptops that cost less than this encoder or even the same and are more functional. What you Think ?

[@ChimneyCakes]

Hi I plan to do IRL in budapest. I have 2 samsung phones. I want to save money so how do I use your set up with my 2 phones? I have a wide angle lens for phone, portable speaker, power bank. Tel me what else I need please 🙏

[@Vic6]

LiveU solo pro does H.265 FWY ⚠️

[@Gunther_Brukenpupf]

I've made my own "liveu" with a couple of raspberry pi's, some custom board stuff for around €100 lmao. Designed and 3D printed a waterproof case for it and it has all the important feature's and encodings that something like a liveu offers. I feel bad for people that spend 1500€ on this crap 😂

[@ookvoid]

so i finally pulled the trigger and bought all the items so I could do travel irl streaming, with that being said I wont have access to an entire PC so how would I go about this using these items. Could I just use my phone or is this build only possible with a PC running obs to connect to? Im very new to this so this may all sound really dumb, any help is appreciated

[@Rayhatesyou2gaming]

Can I use dji action 2 it better then any gopro

[@WalkOnNick]

TBS 2603 SE Encoder is now at +100€ the price ; (

[@redlines2535]

Yeeep, probably thanks to this video

[@Soper20]

real noob here, how does it get from the hotspot to the home router? i get all the other stuff but am lost at that magic part...

[@sivu2048]

now that youtube supports hevc for livestreams, can we simplify this?

[@0owmjapo0]

Nice. I'll have to check out your IRL streams again. I tried watching a while ago but the quality and stream dropouts were pretty annoying haha

[@theminecraft690]

Im not sure if this is safe last for long time or works with this at all i moded a usb kabel for a router and it was the same baral quak i juist took apart a old usb a kabel and connectet the wires to a baral quak it worked fine

[@RideWithAnthony]

Can i hook up my phone I want to mirror my apps to the stream

[@sichel94sam]

Really good video. Nailed the pacing. But what I find interesting/concerning is the lack of support for newer protocols. Why is it that big website always tend to take ages for new protocols to be supported...

[@3dprinttuga]

Hi, thanks for the videos, How long can the router and encoder powerbanks stand?

[@MkVarietype]

hast du ein upgrade im Jahr 2023 wo günstiger ist :) ich danke dir super Video

[@prepsportshd4798]

Cool video. I am wondering what NDI 5 will allow us to do here? I do like the auto switching if the stream is lost.

[@hanzofoz]

I am missing something why can't we use our phone with gimbal and Larix broadcaster software rather than tbs encoder? given now days most phone now encode h265 hvec

[@sprEEEzy]

You can!

[@MouseSecrets]

If you did want to use your Iphone 12, How would you connect the Iphone to the encoder? Very interested.

[@vinzler]

I´ve been trying to start a live stream with a similar setup with a gopro hero 5... But it won´t work with a external microphone and that f.... microphone adapter brick thingy you have to use :-/ My question is, does the gopro Hero 7 works well with an external Mic? Thank you :-)

[@alyagyzmova9252]

What if I don’t have a PC? But a laptop

[@Porschaa]

will streaming on 4gb from the modem be good enough? Im worried I will run out of wifi space going in 3 hours live streaming. The longest Id want to irl stream would be about 6 hours or so thats why.

[@LADmob]

2:40 - I'm wondering how you put that layer of mapbox, and time/temp . Any help will be much appreciated

[@sprEEEzy]

I'll make a video on that stuff!

[@shuffleupDE]

Would be nice

[@michaelrreeves]

Question unlike the liveU 300+ for double modem per month. How much is this set up and how hard is it to set up in full srt server and what not thanks!

[@LanceVel]

Does anyone know if the encoder supports SRT? Edit: i just finished watching the rest of the video, and i feel really stupid. Thanks!

[@DJIrvinCee]

Looks like the TBS-2603 AU is a more versatile option. It has in and out HDMI and in and out jack's for audio. The last is more practical to connect wireless / dual mic's like the Rode. The USB on it is for recording, so I guess it can not be powered over USB.

[@sprEEEzy]

Sure, if you need those options.

[@JoeJenkins]

question from someone who knows nothing about streaming - would it not be possible to just use my laptop as an encoder? run the camera through a capture card, into obs, then to the obs on home pc? sorry if this is stupid lol

[@sprEEEzy]

Not stupid at all, but unfortunately, your laptop would probably overheat in a backpack.

[@JoeJenkins]

@@sprEEEzy ty for the reply! good point, is that the only reason? I'm planning a completely static stream but outdoor far from WiFi, so wouldn't be a problem to set it down somewhere to give it room to breathe. I've got a reasonably alright laptop, prob not the easiest task for it but also doesn't seem like it should be impossible? very helpful video btw!

[@sprEEEzy]

@@JoeJenkins Well, another problem with laptops is getting enough power. They burn fast thru the battery while encoding + an additional external big battery ($150+) sometimes isn't enough. Other than that, if it has a good Nvidia card, should be fine!

[@JoeJenkins]

@@sprEEEzy ok ty appreciate the help!!

[@DJIrvinCee]

Yeah should work. Or use a mini pc. You probably don't need a good gpu for that and use the build in Intel. But ofcourse it's not turn on and work. You would need to be able to operate it, f.e. with a remote control program from your phone. Maybe some thing could be automised with scripts when turning it on.

[@RandomVideos2]

Can this encoder automatically restart the stream if the internet connection is temporarily lost?

[@sprEEEzy]

Yes. It streams whenever it has connectiom

[@yourhappyuncle6055]

I do not understand how that home router is sending the signal to your computer? can someone explain this to me? thank you so much

[@Elijahsing1]

it connects to the internet using a mobile router sim data plan, and sends the feed back to home pc

[@RideWithAnthony]

Is this method better than a yolobox?

[@adrianbravante4050]

Thanks for this, do you have a tutorial on how the setup is done? i.e. how your computer at home gets the video feed? TIA!

[@TimoSund]

Just what I’m about to build for to be installed on my motorbike.. long wintertime shortened

[@MasterA2042]

Question for you, Im a Tiktoker and I cant find a power bank that will help me stay online longer. Right now, im using a 40K mah power bank and im getting 2.5hrs (with my S22) and sometimes less. Any recommendations? Looking to at least get another hour online.

[@isportugal4k]

Very nice setup. Will I be able to use this with a DJI Pocket 2 instead of the gopro?

[@IAMOVERHERE12]

did u try it out?

[@vonwolfersdorff]

Thanks, this is very inspiring! I just start to stream and want to use my mobile to start with and a full size camera plus Yolobox later on. I plan to stream on events, so I do not need an action cam. I do understand the encoding part, but if you are on your bike, how does your streaming PC get your WIFI router signal and where do you have the streaming PC. I guess not in your bike shirt back-pocket? Thanks for your reply & best wishes from Berlin!

[@tomsanderson]

Bump

[@KarolSalazarCR]

you need to connect the wifi router to a wifi net as you phone. The PC for streaming can be at home.

[@livebythebay]

The routers shown in this video are Sim card capable routers. meaning you put a mobile network card in them to send and receive data

[@Aedrons]

How did you put 4g/5g on the TPLINK router?

[@sprEEEzy]

With the SIM card

[@Lavonda_Rocks]

I keep coming back to this video. Thank you for this. This might be a lame question , but can I use a camera even if it isn't Hdmi as long as I have a proper adapter?

[@sprEEEzy]

Hey! Probably, but it'd depend on the exact case.

[@gargoyled_drake]

okay, so far so good, at least i can use the powerbanks i bought for my raspberry pies a few years ago, 12v output, just enough to power a SBC

[@Jgxchung98116]

Why wouldn't you just use the URayCoder HEVC Wireless HDMI to H.264 H.265 IP Encoder? It would eliminate the 12V Step Up USB Cable 5.5 2.1mm. It runs on SONY battery F550, F750, F970. Wouldnt need the TP-Link MR6400 Router because you can connect wirelessly. The price of the encoder are about $1 from each other. gopro ------> hdmi -----> uraycoder w/ sony battery pack ----> wifi with srt and hevc ---> nighthawk/cell phone (hotspot) ------> obs on pc or cloud vps server ------> rtmp -----> streaming site (youtube live, twitch, etc)

[@noe8615]

any answers yet sir ?

[@shakeyobootay3784]

I would love to see something about this is there a video on youtube ? tutorial