LiveU encoders are a different animal from a Belabox or a phone. LiveU does its own bonding with its LRT layer, so it hands your relay a single, already bonded stream. That means you do not set up SRTLA on a LiveU. You just point it at the right endpoint.
The protocol depends on which unit you have.
How LiveU bonding differs
A Belabox or a phone app bonds with SRTLA, which our relay reassembles. LiveU does not. Both LiveU Solos bond with LiveU's own LRT layer, on the device and through LiveU's service, and the result is a single stream. You send that single stream to our relay over RTMP or SRT. There is no SRTLA setting to configure on a LiveU.
LiveU Solo (RTMP)
The Solo streams over RTMP.
- Create an RTMP endpoint in your dashboard and copy the server URL and stream key.
- In the LiveU portal, add a Custom RTMP destination.
- Enter the relay details:
- Server:
rtmp://rtmp.<region>.irl.ac:1935/publish - Stream key: your key from the dashboard
- Server:
- Assign it to your unit and start streaming.
LiveU Solo Pro (SRT)
The Solo Pro adds SRT, which holds up better on a rough connection.
- Create an SRT endpoint in your dashboard and copy the details.
- In the LiveU portal, add a Custom SRT destination.
- Enter the relay details:
- Server:
srt://srt.<region>.irl.ac:4001 - Stream id:
live/stream/YOUR_KEY - Latency:
2500ms(recommended)
- Server:
- Assign it to your unit and start streaming.
Pick the region nearest you
Your dashboard shows the exact server, key, and stream id, and lets you pick a region (Singapore, the US, Norway, or Finland). Closer is lower latency.
Then broadcast from your own OBS
However your LiveU sends its stream, the broadcast layer is the same as every other rig. Pull the relay into your own OBS as a media source, and let OBS stay connected to Twitch or Kick while NOALBS switches scenes when the feed gets rough. Full picture in keep your stream live.
Worth knowing if you have not bought the rig yet: LRT bonding is an ongoing cost on top of the LiveU hardware, because the bonding runs through LiveU's service. SRTLA bonding is not billed separately, it is part of the relay. A Belabox or a bonding phone app takes that route, and adds remote control on top.
FAQ
- Does LiveU support SRTLA bonding?
- No. LiveU does its own bonding with its LRT layer on both the Solo and Solo Pro. It does not use SRTLA. LiveU bonds your connections itself, then sends a single stream to your relay, so you do not configure SRTLA on a LiveU.
- Which protocol does each LiveU use?
- The LiveU Solo streams over RTMP only. The LiveU Solo Pro adds SRT, which is the better choice for an unpredictable connection. Pick an RTMP endpoint for a Solo and an SRT endpoint for a Solo Pro.
- Do I still need OBS with a LiveU?
- Yes, for a reliable broadcast. LiveU sends to your relay, and your own OBS pulls that in and stays connected to Twitch or Kick, with NOALBS holding a scene when the feed gets rough.