How to stream with OBS

Evenings
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Step 01: Install OBS on Desktop

Download and install the OBS app from https://obsproject.com/download.

OBS desktop app main window with scenes, sources, and audio mixer panels

Step 02: Setup your Audio Source

You will want to setup your Audio source by clicking the '+' icon in the Sources window. You will select the type of Source out of the options in the list.

To stream audio from another application, you can select 'macOS Audio Capture' then click 'Ok'.

OBS sources menu with the macOS Audio Capture option highlighted

You can select 'Application Audio Capture' then select the application that you want to stream audio from.

OBS properties dialog set to Application Audio Capture with Google Chrome selected

You can stream audio to Evenings by adjusting the streaming settings in OBS. Click the 'Settings' button on the lower right side.

OBS Controls panel with the Settings button highlighted in red

In the Stream Settings page, you can select 'Custom' service then input the following information:

  1. Server: rtmp://s2.evenings.co/evenings/
  2. Stream Key: Enter the Stream key from the Account page on Evenings

Evenings.fm account page with the Stream Key field and copy button highlighted

OBS stream settings with Custom service and the Evenings RTMP server URL

Step 04: Running your Live Stream

Click 'Ok' to close the pop up on OBS and select "Start Streaming" to go live, in bottom right corner of the window.

OBS Controls panel with the Start Streaming button highlighted

Step 05: Viewing and Archiving your Broadcast

Your broadcast will be live on your LIBRARY page on Evenings. Select the “VIEW PLAYER” button to listen.

Evenings.fm broadcasts library showing a live stream and the View Player button

Step 06: Ending your Live Stream session

To end the livestream select 'Stop Streaming'. The livestream will be saved on your Library page.

OBS Controls panel with the Stop Streaming button highlighted while live

That's it! Email contact@evenings.email with questions.

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