Go live on Instagram with FeelThere

Instagram's live broadcasting feature has become a popular way for content creators and businesses to connect with their audience in real-time. While the traditional method involves using the phone's camera, Instagram now offers an exciting alternative called "Instagram Live Producer". This allows you to go live on Instagram using FeelThere. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of setting up and broadcasting your live videos using Instagram Live Producer.

Tech Requirements:

Before you start broadcasting with streaming software, ensure that your video meets the following specifications: Video Format: The recommended aspect ratio is 9x16, and the preferred resolution is 720p @ 30 fps (although 60 fps is also supported). The resolution should be 720x1280, and the video bitrate range is 2,250–6,000 Kbps. Audio Format: For audio, the default settings for most streaming platforms, including OBS, are a sample rate of 44.1 KHz, stereo channel layout, and a bit rate of up to 256 Kbps.

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Setup:

1) Start Your Instagram Live: Go to https://instagram.com, click the "Add post" button (the plus symbol inside a square), and select "Live" from the dropdown menu.
2) Choose Title and Audience: Enter the title of your live video and select your audience. "Practice" will not broadcast to anyone, while "Public" will broadcast to your followers as a regular live video.
3) Get the Stream URL and Key: On the "Go live" screen, you'll find your unique URL and stream key along with instructions on how to use them. You can copy the stream key or reset it if needed. Note that the stream key is not static and will refresh each time you use Live Producer.
4) Open FeelThere and press “Connect To Instagram” and past your Server URL and your Stream Key from the Instagram site.

Consider your microphone's polar pattern, often known as its directionality. Your microphone will pick up sound at this point.

To put it plainly For podcasts, cardioid microphones are frequently utilized since they capture sound from the front. You should also consider the cords that connect your microphone. A USB microphone might be simpler for novices to use.

Require a power source outside the body, such an audio interface. Although they call for a more complex setup, you can regulate the recording process more and add more microphones without using up a lot of USB ports on your computer.