Simulcast concurrent events to different destinations

This feature requires an Advanced or Premium plan, or an Enterprise plan with the Events feature added.

It’s possible to simulcast concurrent live events on ZenVideo to different streaming destinations. For example, you can stream a webinar to LinkedIn at the same time as a product announcement on Facebook, all from different events on the same ZenVideo account. This article discusses limitations and what to expect when simulcasting concurrent live events.

In this article:

• How many concurrent events can I stream to?
• How many simulcast destinations can I stream to?
• Can I stream concurrent events to the same simulcast destination?

How many concurrent events can I stream to?

With an Advanced plan, you can stream up to two (2) different events on your account simultaneously using either our web-based production tool on each event or different external encoders. You can unlock access to more concurrent live events with an Enterprise account.

Each event can be configured to simulcast to different destinations, allowing you to reach different audiences with each stream. If those events are live at the same time, neither stream will interfere with or interact with the other.

How many simulcast destinations can I stream to?

For each event on your account, you can add up to 10 directly integrated simulcast destinations (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn) and up to 20 custom destinations via RTMP.

Can I stream concurrent events to the same simulcast destination?

You can stream to the same destination from different concurrent ZenVideo events. The specific experience depends on how you simulcast.

• Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn integrations: If you stream separate events to the same destination simultaneously (e.g., both events simulcast to the same Facebook page), both events will stream concurrently in separate locations within that destination.
  • Facebook will create separate posts on the same page.
  • YouTube will create separate pages for each event on your account.
  • LinkedIn will create separate posts on the same page.
• Custom destinations via RTMP: You should generate separate stream keys from the platform you’re simulcasting to if you wish to stream different events to that destination concurrently. This will ensure that one event does not override another.