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Understanding Templates

Templates allow you to fine-tune each output utilized in a streaming configuration.

Each output in a Sardius Streaming Configuration will require a template. The same template can be used on outputs of the same type, and can have different bitrate settings across a stream configuration. For example, you could use a 6Mbps Sardius Stream template to feed Facebook and YouTube, and simultaneously using a 8Mbps ABR template for your Sardius Web Player.

Sardius provides four template types:

  1. HTTP Push - perfect for creating ABR ladders for HLS Streams. These templates will often feature more than one video rendition and multiple audio language channels.

  2. Sardius Stream - ideal for simplified streaming and social media management

  3. RTMP - customizable for unique destinations like Rumble, Instagram, and more

  4. SRT - secure point-to-point transmission from your encoder to an off-site platform such as a TV broadcaster or central headquarters

The options within each template vary based on the encoder it is designed for and the intended protocol. 

For example, both the Makito X4 and Sardius EMLA Encoder are able to use SRT templates, but both encoders have different configuration and codec options.

If an encoder cannot be selected when creating a template, that means that that encoder does not support a particular set of templates. 

For example, a Makito X4 can only support SRT streaming, so you would not be able to create an RTMP or HTTP Push template for this encoder.

We include default HD and SD templates for each type as great starting points for reliable quality.

If you have any questions as to what templates your encoder can support, or would like guidance on setting up a customized template, please contact Sardius Support.