How to go live in Videosync
Last updated: April 1, 2026
Videosync supports several ways to go live, each suited for different production needs. This guide helps you understand the options and choose the right one for your event.
RTMP / External Encoder (Live Control Room)
You can stream to Videosync using an external RTMP encoder such as OBS, vMix, or Wirecast. The stream is managed through the Live Control Room, which provides controls for going live, managing slides, chat, and polls.
Key features:
- Use professional encoding software or hardware
- Full control over video production, overlays, and mixing
- Manage slides, polls, and chat via the Live Control Room
- Real-time subtitles and chapter indexing
- Record your stream
Best for: Professional productions, multi-camera setups, or when you need advanced video mixing and overlays.
Read the Live Control Room guide โ
Web Studio
Web Studio is a browser-based live production studio built into Videosync. You can go live directly from your browser โ no additional software needed.
Key features:
- Camera and microphone streaming from your browser
- Screen sharing
- Invite remote speakers via a link
- Control presentation slides, polls, and chat during live
- Chapter indexing
- Dial-out to bring phone speakers into the studio
- Talkback โ audience members can raise their hand and ask questions live
- Conference call integration for phone dial-in access
Best for: Webinars, panel discussions, and presentations with remote speakers.
Read the Web Studio streaming guide โ
Conference Call
Videosync supports phone dial-in access for events via conference call integration. You can have the conference call integrated directly as part of your Web Studio production, or manage it separately using the standalone Conference Call Controls.
Key features:
- Phone dial-in numbers available in 30+ countries
- Dial-out to bring speakers into the event by phone
- Participants can raise their hand via phone keypad
- Polls, chat, and chapter indexing
- Works as part of Web Studio or as a standalone conference
Best for: Investor relations events such as quarterly reports, managing voice questions from the audience, and events where participants need to join by phone.
Web Studio streaming guide (includes teleconference setup) โ
Conference Call Controls guide โ
Premiere (Pre-recorded Live)
Premiere lets you present a pre-recorded video as a scheduled live event. Your audience experiences it as a live broadcast, complete with a scheduled start time and live interaction features like chat and polls.
Key features:
- Play back pre-recorded video at a scheduled time
- Audience sees it as a live event
- Chat, polls, and chapter indexing
- SRT subtitles
- Recording is instantly available after the event ends
Best for: Product launches, keynotes, or any event where you want to perfect your content beforehand while still offering a live viewing experience.
Read the Premiere guide โ
Comparison
| Feature | External Encoder | Web Studio | Conference Call | Premiere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional video mixing | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Go live from browser | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Remote speakers via link | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Phone dial-in/dial-out | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Presentation slides | โ ยน | โ | โ | โ |
| Polls and chat | โ ยน | โ | โ ยน | โ |
| Real-time subtitles | โ | Partial ยฒ | โ | SRT subtitles |
| Chapter indexing | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Pre-recorded content | โ ยณ | โ | โ ยณ | โ |
ยน Slides and polls are available on the webcast page when streaming via RTMP. ยฒ Real-time subtitles can be used with Web Studio, but starting and stopping the service must be done via the Live Control Room. ยณ Pre-recorded content can be streamed via your own encoder.
Which method should I choose?
- I need professional video production โ Use an external encoder like OBS or vMix with the Live Control Room.
- I want the simplest setup โ Use Web Studio. It works directly in your browser with no extra software.
- Some participants can only join by phone โ Enable Conference Call alongside Web Studio.
- I have a pre-recorded video I want to premiere โ Use Premiere to present it as a live event.
You can combine methods! For example, use Web Studio for your main stream while enabling Conference Call for phone dial-in access. Set up the conference call when creating your Web Studio โ select Create studio with Conference Call.