# \#live

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## [Live encoding - DASH segments time addressing support](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/live-encoding-dash-segments-time-addressing-support/3643)

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**Author:** [@mael.bourhis](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/mael.bourhis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/live-encoding-dash-segments-time-addressing-support/3643 "2025-05-08T13:22:25Z")

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I confirm this is a Feature Request and NOT a support/technical query. Please use your Bitmovin Dashboard for raising support tickets. on Which product is your request related to? Encoding - Live Description Hello Bitm…

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## [Encoding Templates are here!](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/encoding-templates-are-here/3319)

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**Author:** [@anon85396007](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon85396007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/encoding-templates-are-here/3319 "2024-09-30T15:28:15Z")

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Bitmovin’s encoding APIs can be configured and customized for any workflow, but we know all of the available options and API calls can be a little bit daunting when you’re just getting started. We’ve taken your feedback …

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## [Connect Bitmovin Live Encoder output with Akamai MSL4](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/connect-bitmovin-live-encoder-output-with-akamai-msl4/3308)

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**Author:** [@anon85396007](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon85396007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/connect-bitmovin-live-encoder-output-with-akamai-msl4/3308 "2024-09-25T14:18:00Z")

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Bitmovin’s Live Encoder is available to run on Akamai Connected Cloud, a combination that is now powering live streaming for OneFootball. In addition to running your encoding on Akamai’s cloud, can configure your Bitmov…

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## [Is it possible to authorize access to blobs using Microsoft Entra ID?](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/is-it-possible-to-authorize-access-to-blobs-using-microsoft-entra-id/3009)

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**Author:** [@anon86174069](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon86174069)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/is-it-possible-to-authorize-access-to-blobs-using-microsoft-entra-id/3009 "2024-06-11T12:49:13Z")

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Microsoft has recently added support for role based access control to Azure Blob storage using Microsoft Entra ID. Some customers are now asking, is this supported by Bitmovin? The answer is not today, currently Bitmovi…

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## [Bitmovin Live Encoding now available on Akamai Connected Cloud](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/bitmovin-live-encoding-now-available-on-akamai-connected-cloud/2891)

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**Author:** [@anon85396007](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon85396007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/bitmovin-live-encoding-now-available-on-akamai-connected-cloud/2891 "2024-05-08T14:30:56Z")

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In case you missed it, Bitmovin Live Encoding is now available on the Akamai Connected Cloud! If you’re using Akamai Media Delivery for your CDN, running your live encoder in Akamai Connected Cloud can lower your operati…

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## [New Bitmovin support for live SCTE-35 passthrough to HLS for SSAI workfows](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/new-bitmovin-support-for-live-scte-35-passthrough-to-hls-for-ssai-workfows/2682)

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**Author:** [@anon85396007](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon85396007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/new-bitmovin-support-for-live-scte-35-passthrough-to-hls-for-ssai-workfows/2682 "2024-03-04T01:52:15Z")

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The Bitmovin Live Encoder now supports passthrough of SCTE-35 markers in source feeds and embeds them in the HLS manifests for use down stream. For OTT workflows, the most common use case is for ad insertion, but they ca…

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## [New static rtmps ingest points with Bitmovin Live Encoder](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/new-static-rtmps-ingest-points-with-bitmovin-live-encoder/2681)

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**Author:** [@anon85396007](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon85396007)\
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**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/new-static-rtmps-ingest-points-with-bitmovin-live-encoder/2681 "2024-03-04T01:32:15Z")

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The Bitmovin Live Encoder has added support for static RTMPS ingest points, with a fixed domain and application, but changing streamkey. Users can have a streamkey randomly generated when the live encoder starts or enter…

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## [Product Roadmap: Releases & Updates Q1'24](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/product-roadmap-releases-updates-q124/2618)

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**Author:** [@jacob.arends](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/jacob.arends)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/product-roadmap-releases-updates-q124/2618 "2024-02-07T23:14:49Z")

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A quick look at what’s now available ✅ and what’s coming soon 👀: VOD ENCODING ✅ Accelerated mode (\<5sec queueing for \<5min assets in all AWS regions when using Encoder version \`STABLE\`) ✅ Framerate Change w/ Fixed…

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## [Using a new Live Encoding HD option with Bitmovin Live Encoder](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/using-a-new-live-encoding-hd-option-with-bitmovin-live-encoder/2322)

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**Author:** [@kazuhide](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/kazuhide)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/using-a-new-live-encoding-hd-option-with-bitmovin-live-encoder/2322 "2023-10-03T18:02:35Z")

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Overview In the Bitmovin Encoder, we have introduced a new feature starting from the REST API version 1.169.0 - the Live Encoding HD option. This option is designed to offer a predictable cost while slightly limiting the…

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## [Bitmovin contribute to OBS (the Open Broadcaster Software project)](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/bitmovin-contribute-to-obs-the-open-broadcaster-software-project/2079)

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**Author:** [@Adrian](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/Adrian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/bitmovin-contribute-to-obs-the-open-broadcaster-software-project/2079 "2023-06-22T00:18:10Z")

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read the full story here \> OBS & Bitmovin: Creating a Rockstar Streaming Experience - Bitmovin or more about our simple to use STREAMS (encode/play/monitor) product here \> Streams: Host, Embed & Broadcast Video - Live & …

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## [Live encoding - failover between main and backup ingest feed](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/live-encoding-failover-between-main-and-backup-ingest-feed/1910)

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**Author:** [@peder.borg](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/peder.borg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 8:16am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/live-encoding-failover-between-main-and-backup-ingest-feed/1910 "2023-05-09T08:16:59Z")

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When creating a live encoding with Bitmovin you have the option of configuring the encoding with both a main and a backup ingest feed available for RTMP and SRT (main and backup is not supported for ZIXI, however it shou…

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## [Integrating Unified Streaming Platform with Bitmovin Live Encoder](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/integrating-unified-streaming-platform-with-bitmovin-live-encoder/1850)

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**Author:** [@peder.borg](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/peder.borg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 9:53am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/integrating-unified-streaming-platform-with-bitmovin-live-encoder/1850 "2023-03-24T09:53:44Z")

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Integrating a just-in-time packager in your live (or vod) streaming workflow can make a lot of sense if you plan on: Publishing multiple manifest with different renditions Publishing media with different segment length…

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## [Adding #EXT-X-PROGRAM-DATE-TIME in HLS playlists](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/adding-ext-x-program-date-time-in-hls-playlists/1739)

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**Author:** [@fabre.lambeau1](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/fabre.lambeau1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/adding-ext-x-program-date-time-in-hls-playlists/1739 "2023-02-27T11:42:31Z")

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Is there a way to force adding an #EXT-X-PROGRAM-DATE-TIME into live HLS playlists generated by the Bitmovin Live Encoder? This type of tag is often required by systems that perform manifest manipulations (eg. for SSAI)…

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## [Backup RTMP Inputs for Live Encoding](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/backup-rtmp-inputs-for-live-encoding/1723)

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**Author:** [@anon86174069](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon86174069)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/backup-rtmp-inputs-for-live-encoding/1723 "2023-02-21T15:28:36Z")

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Product update: 21th February 2023 What is the update? As of today, resilient backup inputs for Live Encoders are no longer only possible via the API - but via the UI as well. Why is that important? When running a Li…

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## [Live Encoding with the VP9 video codec](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/live-encoding-with-the-vp9-video-codec/1694)

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**Author:** [@anon86174069](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon86174069)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/live-encoding-with-the-vp9-video-codec/1694 "2023-02-10T13:32:17Z")

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Did you know that our Live Encoder supports VP9? Recently we ran this configuration through it’s paces and made sure it’s more optimised than ever before. Of course we test and validate it with our player, meaning with …

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## [Does WebRTC solve low latency live streaming at scale?](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/does-webrtc-solve-low-latency-live-streaming-at-scale/1571)

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**Author:** [@Igor](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/Igor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/does-webrtc-solve-low-latency-live-streaming-at-scale/1571 "2022-12-21T23:55:25Z")

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Bitmovin’s Video Developer Report is out today and one interesting finding I noticed is that 26% of the 424 respondents say they’re using WebRTC to achieve low latency streaming. Understanding that WebRTC was intended f…

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## [Does Bitmovin support Live-to-VOD workflows?](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/does-bitmovin-support-live-to-vod-workflows/1480)

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**Author:** [@anon86174069](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon86174069)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/does-bitmovin-support-live-to-vod-workflows/1480 "2022-11-07T16:36:08Z")

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We are sometimes asked: Does Bitmovin’s Live Encoder support Live-to-VOD (Live to VOD or Live2VOD) workflows? The answer is - yes it does and here is a brief explanation of how it works. When talking about Live-to-V…

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## [What are the limits and which codecs are available for SRT ingest in Bitmovin's Live Encoder?](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/what-are-the-limits-and-which-codecs-are-available-for-srt-ingest-in-bitmovins-live-encoder/718)

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**Author:** [@callum.amor](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/callum.amor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 10:11am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/what-are-the-limits-and-which-codecs-are-available-for-srt-ingest-in-bitmovins-live-encoder/718 "2022-05-13T10:11:14Z")

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Hi support, What are the supported codecs for SRT ingest within Bitmovin’s live encoder? Are there any limitations in terms of maximum bitrate? Thanks!
