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Wowza Media Systems, a leader in streaming software and services, is unveiling the Wowza ClearCaster: an appliance built for professional broadcasters and streamers seeking to improve reliability for streaming on Facebook Live. Designed in collaboration with Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), the ClearCaster appliance is designed to improve broadcasts and conversations on Facebook Live, from any workflow.
“Broadcasters and professional streamers are looking to engage with their audiences on Facebook Live, and they need a reliable and high-quality way to contribute broadcast-quality streams on the platform,” says Charlie Good, CTO and co-founder at Wowza Media Systems.
“ClearCaster is the most advanced and easiest solution to deliver stable, professional-quality content to Facebook Live, better connecting broadcasters with their followers on Facebook. Just plug in to ClearCaster and we’ll take it from there.”
ClearCaster auto-configures the optimal settings for conditions and use case. The appliance intelligently monitors real-time stream health, and automatically adjusts stream settings to ensure uptime and quality.
ClearCaster is designed to allow streaming in 1080p30—and up to 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition), when supported. ClearCaster connects to cameras, editing bays and live production studios to deliver programming directly to Facebook, without requiring changes to existing broadcast workflows.
ClearCaster users can start and stop streams through the Facebook Live user interface, and can control the device through the Wowza web app to manage streaming and monitor success from any location.
The platform offers innovative and differentiated ways to engage with new and existing audiences on Facebook, including:
- The ability to see Live Reactions from followers, for real time reactions and tailored content on the fly.
- Talent View functionality, allowing on-camera personalities to see exactly what followers see.
- An integrated countdown clock that cues the exact moment the stream goes live, to eliminate awkward pauses.
ClearCaster includes inputs for SDI and HDMI connections to easily deliver directly from HD cameras and other professional equipment.
The ClearCaster appliance is purpose-built to integrate seamlessly with Facebook Live’s enhanced API, enabling auto-configuration and real-time stream health monitoring through Facebook accounts. ClearCaster directly connects to Facebook Live’s API, for the latest functionality.
