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Use an Elemental with Sardius Stream (Paired)

This article explains how to use an Elemental encoder that is paired with Sardius to stream live video using Sardius Stream. When an Elemental device is paired, it can be selected directly in the Stream Stepper, allowing Sardius to manage the connection and delivery of your live stream.

Note: Before proceeding with this article, please verify that you have paired your Elemental with the Sardius Control Panel. For instructions on how to do that, see this article: Pair an Elemental.

These are the following steps to use a Paired Elemental with Sardius Stream:

This article will guide you through setting up your channel's Default Stream Settings using the Elemental.

 

Creating Your Default Settings

1. Enable Streaming for Your Channel

Before creating defaults, make sure streaming is enabled on your Sardius Channel:

  1. Open the Control Panel and navigate to Channels.

  2. Select the channel you want to configure.

  3. In the sidebar, click Stream.

  4. Click Enable streaming.

Once streaming is enabled, you'll be prompted to start defining your default stream settings

Click on "Set Up" to set up your EMLA Encoder with this channel.

Your Sardius Channel will be updated in the background and prepared for streaming. This process takes only a couple of seconds, so do not leave or refresh the page. Once it is ready, you will be prompted to define your default settings.

A modal will appear in the center of the screen.


Step 1 of this setup will prompt you to select the source of the live stream. Select "Sardius Stream" and you will be taken to the next step.

2. Configure Your Default Stream Settings

Select "My Devices" and click Next to be taken to the next step.

 

  • Select your Elemental Encoder from the device list and confirm the input you are using. 

    If your encoder does not appear:

    • Please verify that it has been added in the Sardius Control Panel

Once selected, you will be taken to your stream stepper overview. Here you can review your added default settings, add outputs, and you will have an opportunity to make changes. 

Choosing Sardius Stream

In the overview, you will toggle Sardius Stream to make it your default streaming method

Add Outputs (as needed) 

Choose where your stream will be delivered by clicking Add Outputs under the Sardius Stream modal. 

The final step is to review your settings to make sure everything looks good. Make sure that your Encoder is showing in the Source and that all your outputs are correctly appearing.
If everything looks correct, click "Save" in the top right corner

That's it! You have successfully set up your Elemental Encoder to stream to your Sardius Channel using Sardius Stream! You can now schedule an event on your calendar and live stream

Note: We now customize our encoder settings using Templates. Here you can set your bitrate, frame rate, and more! Click here for more information on templates


Click here to review our recommended encoder settings

Note: If you will be streaming to social sites such as Facebook or YouTube, please check their recommended settings. If your Elemental's bitrate and segment duration are larger than their recommendations, you could experience issues when streaming to Facebook and YouTube.