OBS + ApexStream: the settings we test against
Configure OBS Studio for ApexStream with tested ingest settings, 2-second keyframe intervals, rate control, and plan bitrate caps for smooth multistreaming.
Creator Guides
Lower-thirds without a graphics department
Discover how to automate professional name overlays for yourself and your guests using the ApexStream Brand Kit, directly within your browser.
Live Commerce without the cringe
Learn how to run live shopping streams using Web Studio product cards and Stripe revenue goal bars without pushy countdown timers or fake order alerts.
Live Captions from One Microphone: Why Host-Only Transcription Makes Interviews Better
AI Live Captions in the Web Studio transcribe the host mic only. Discover what this means for your interviews and how to choose the right caption size.
Layouts that don't look amateur
Learn how to use Web Studio scenes like Split, PiP, and Presenter to keep your live stream visually dynamic and professional.
Landscape now, vertical later: planning for dual-format
Design 16:9 live broadcasts for seamless 9:16 vertical re-framing using camera headroom, layout rules, and Web Studio portrait modes or AI Clips.
ISO tracks: why podcast producers ask for Scale
Understand the power of isolated per-guest audio tracks for post-production editing, available on the ApexStream Scale and Enterprise plans.
Guests done right: green room, pre-flight, and the 24-hour link
Bringing guests on stream shouldn't be stressful. Learn how to use the Web Studio green room and pre-flight checks to ensure flawless guest interviews.
The go-live checklist for every show
Don't leave your broadcast to chance. Follow this essential pre-stream checklist covering noise suppression, destination routing, and unlisted testing.
Flight Log: Your Stream History as a Workflow Tool
Discover how Flight Log turns past streams into workflow assets with downloads, analytics, Reuse Settings, and automated Schedule Replay.
Designing a Show That Fits the 2-Hour Free Stream
Learn how to structure a high-impact, professional broadcast within ApexStream's Free plan limits of 2 hours, 720p output, and 2 destinations.
Custom SRT destinations: when you actually need one
Understand when to use SRT egress in ApexStream. Learn the address format, packet loss recovery benefits, and professional workflow applications.