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Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
January 30 2011 01:27 GMT
#1
Hey guys, I'm having a few problems with Xsplit. I'd be all too happy to post about them in one of the existing threads (and boy are there tons), but my questions never get answered. Therefore, I've decided to create this thread for everyone. Let's consolidate our questions here with the Q1:, Q2:, and A1:, A2:, format.

I guess I'll start things off.

Q1:Why are my recorded VODs so choppy, and what can I do to let the video "flow" more smoothly? Below is a link to a short test clip, as well as my computer and it's configuration.

I know my computer is crappy, I'm surprised it streams/records as well. That said, I don't think I've put the resolution and quality settings too high. The only reason I raised them up to what they are now is because I had them lower before, but the videos were just as choppy. Otherwise, I would be willing to sacrifice quality for smoothness.

http://www.own3d.tv/video/61015/Stream_Test_3

Computer:
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Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.100608-0458)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DXP061
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 2.5.0
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6420 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 3224MB used, 1623MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9800 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0614&SUBSYS_C9753842&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1268 MB
Dedicated Memory: 501 MB
Shared Memory: 766 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Dell E228WFP

Drive: C:
Free Space: 86.5 GB
Total Space: 295.0 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3320620AS

Drive: D:
Free Space: 5.8 GB
Total Space: 10.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3320620AS

Drive: K:
Free Space: 1564.0 GB
Total Space: 1907.7 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WD Ext HDD 1021 USB Device


Xsplit Setup:
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Resolution: 768x432
Frame Rate: 25 fps
Quality: 6
Max Bitrate: 950 kbps
Buffer Size (kbit): 1900

Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
January 30 2011 01:27 GMT
#2
Oh...I meant to put this in Tech Support.
Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-31 22:23:06
January 31 2011 22:21 GMT
#3
Well thanks for the help ^_^

Edit: That was freaking fast. Some mod is on the ball.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 31 2011 22:35 GMT
#4
1. Thank you for posting relevant information, a lot of people seem to think we can read their computer's specs magically!

2. Post your upload speed/rate: if you don't know what it is, this can help: http://www.speedtest.net/

Right off the bat, I see your RAM and CPU are extremely weak. RAM especially being two gigs lower than what I'd typically would like to see.

What settings is your SC2 at?
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Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
January 31 2011 23:00 GMT
#5
I'm well aware that my computer, and internet sucks

That said, I'm trying to figure out settings I can change (not internet/hardware) in xsplit to improve things. I'm not going to buy anything just yet cause I'm going off to college next year; gonna spend the money on a brand new computer.

I play on low settings.

Download: 1.52 Mb/s
Upload: 0.42 Mb/s

I hope college internet will be better
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 31 2011 23:05 GMT
#6
Your upload is too small. I'm surprised you can stream whatsoever. I don't even know if there is a solution to your problem as I've never dealt with such a small upload rate.

950 kbps is close to 1 mb.
You're uploading your stream at double your upload rate.

At 0.42, you'd have to have your bitrate at like 200 or lower (I believe, rough number).

Does it lag when you play?
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Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
January 31 2011 23:14 GMT
#7
Nope, no lag whatsoever.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 31 2011 23:15 GMT
#8
Are you ever livestreaming or simply only VODing?

In any case, try and lower your bitrate and see how it goes. Lower it big time~
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a176
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada6688 Posts
January 31 2011 23:18 GMT
#9
set video bitrate to 350kbps, audio bitrate to 96000
starleague forever
Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
January 31 2011 23:18 GMT
#10
I livestream and VOD. I guess I'll try changing it to 100 or 200? What adverse effects will it have?

Thanks for the help.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 31 2011 23:20 GMT
#11
On February 01 2011 08:18 Karliath wrote:
I livestream and VOD. I guess I'll try changing it to 100 or 200? What adverse effects will it have?

Thanks for the help.


Your quality of your livestream will drop dramatically. 950 looks crisp, 650 looks decent, I've never been lower.

Guess you'll tell us what it's like :3
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Phayze
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2029 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-01 03:55:18
February 01 2011 03:52 GMT
#12
Turn audio down substantially, .5mbps upload is 62.5kb/s upload. (Mbps / 8 ) = Mb/s (megabit vs megabyte) I would recommend 12000 audio quality, and ramp up the video. Dropping to a 640x480 res will help substantially with quality. You only have 500 to go with, i would say 400 video, 25 audio, and the rest towards the game. You really need atleast 1.5mbit up to get any sort of decent streaming.

The reason why you are not lagging in game is because a router you have, or your modem has some sort of QOS engine running, it's prioritizing gaming traffic and therefore you do not lag and the stream does. as a previous poster said you are using over double your upload rate, this means that half the data is being skipped/buffered/ so it's lagging.
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Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
February 03 2011 00:37 GMT
#13
^ Wow that was very specific. Thank you!
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