Do TV channels use OBS?

OBS wouldn’t really be used in TV broadcasting except at the level of the smallest public access stations. I work with a small public access station, and they don’t use it at all– they use specialized hardware and software that is designed for broadcast TV.

How do I start a broadcast TV channel?

Here are a few steps you can take to tackle the task of creating and starting your very own TV network:

1. Stake out your territory. Many people don’t realize that there are channels available for lease by everyday people.
2. Set up your technical equipment.
3. Announce your channel.
4. Generate a paycheck.

What can OBS broadcast to?

OBS can only stream to servers. It does not provide any services for playback, whether in a browser or otherwise. You can stream to your own private server, sure, but you would have to set that up and set up a site where the stream can be played back on, since OBS does not provide those things.

What software do TV channels use?

Broadcast stations use specialist scheduling software from companies like MSA-Focus, Mediagenix etc that is used to drive playout automation software such as Grass Valley’s Morpheus or iTX automation coupled to playout video servers.

How do I use audio channels on OBS?

Setup

1. Settings > Audio : just select a channel different from Mono or Stereo in the Channels list. Click OK to the Warning pop-up and restart OBS.
2. Settings > Output :
3. IMPORTANT WARNING: make sure to select the same channel layout as your input (if you have a 4.1 audio source do not select 7.1).
4. DOLBY.

Can I add a third desktop audio to OBS?

In OBS Settings->Audio, you can setup the capture of 2 Windows output devices like speakers or headphones, and 4 Windows input devices like microphones or line in. If you need more than 2 output devices, you can add them as audio source.

Can you stream directly from OBS?

It’s also focused on streaming using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), an open-source piece of software that a ton of people use to live stream. (If you’ve already got your setup working and just want to learn how to use OBS, feel free to skip ahead to the section “How to Stream with OBS.”)