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Streaming using audio interface

Streaming using audio interface

Using an audio interface, it is possible to stream high quality sound! By connecting a condenser microphone or a dynamic microphone, you can achieve realistic sound that will feel close to the viewer, and you can input musical instruments for more variety in your streaming.

For models equipped with the "loopback" function, it is possible to play BGM from your PC on while streaming on the PC. Therefore, it is possible to play background music as you stream, or to sing with music being played from the PC.

Loopback mode image

Common streaming flow

Adding BGM from PC to your stream (loopback)

When streaming using a PC, there are applications for streaming via a browser and streaming via a streaming encoder. For example, "YouTube Live" supports both streaming via a browser and streaming via an encoder.
You can start streaming via the browser more easily, anytime, with a web camera.
However, sometimes it is not possible to handle the complicated settings, and you may want to consider encoder streaming in that case.

Encoder streaming is a method that allows for more detailed settings such as multiple cameras and detailed audio settings.
When using an audio interface, it is also often possible to specify the channels to be used.
Encoders range from free software to hardware, so choose the one that suits your needs.

For streaming using iOS devices, streaming will start with the iOS application. In many cases, the number of channels that can be used is limited compared to PCs, and even if 2 channels are supported, the pan may be set to far left and far right, so it is necessary to check the specifications of the application in advance.

Please refer to this blog for each service that verifies whether the audio interface can be used for distribution.
（Validation! Can an audio interface be used with a live streaming service?）

Connection example

Connect your audio interface to your laptop or iOS device.
Connect the microphone to the input of the audio interface. (If using a condenser microphone, it will require Phantom power.)
Launch the streaming application or encoder and set the sound.

PC connection

Connecting iOS devices

Some iOS-compatible audio interfaces come with a cable for connecting to iOS devices, and some do not.

Required equipment

Microphone

Dynamic microphone

Condenser microphone

A mic is used for capturing sounds such as voices to a PC or iOS device. When connecting to an audio interface, choose a dynamic microphone or a condenser microphone. Phantom power must be supplied when using a condenser microphone. Make sure your audio interface or mixer has a phantom power supply function. It may be labelled as "+48V".

Audio interface

This is used when capturing sound to a computer.
Functions may differ depending on the type of audio interface, and the supported OS may differ. The following types of audio interfaces are often used for streaming .

Audio interface with loopback function

The loopback function may or may not be supported depending on the service and device. Please contact each manufacturer for details.

Mixer with audio interface

If you have a mixer with an audio interface for streaming, you can easily swap the instruments being input.

Audio interface for iOS

Used when streaming on iPhone or iPad. Please note that the pan may be set to far left and far right or the available channels may be limited depending on the specifications of the application. Also, please check in advance because the product may or may not come with a cable or may require a separate power supply, depending on the product.