Guests & chat
Remote Audio
Receive audio only from a contributor through a share link.
Before you start
Open the intended collection and layout. For capture or network inputs, have the device or sender available.
Where to find it
Sources > Add > Remote Audio.
Use it
- Open the scene that will contain the source.
- Choose Add in Sources.
- Select Remote Audio in Create Source.
- Enter a name and choose New.
- Choose Generate Link.
- Copy the Share link.
- Share it with the intended contributor outside MCast.
- Wait for the contributor to connect.
- Set the offered receive size/FPS and choose Connect.
- Choose Save and Close (or OK where shown).
- Check the source in Preview before taking it to Program.
Controls and additional tasks
Settings and Save remain unavailable until a valid link exists. Use 4K if available requires a 4K plan, capable camera, and more bandwidth; otherwise use Full HD or lower. Visual sizes are 1–8192 pixels and receiver FPS is 1–60. The Connection control starts/stops this source independently.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Generate Link | Generate a secure remote-source link for the contributor. |
| Remote link | Send this link to the remote contributor. |
| Copy share link | Copy share link. |
| Connect or stop this source independently. | Connect or disconnect this remote source. |
| Save and Close | Save Remote Source settings. Shortcut: Ctrl+S. |
| Cancel | Close without saving changes. |
If something is wrong
If preview stays blank, check link generation and whether the contributor has connected and granted browser media permission.
Stop or remove
Mute the input in Audio Mixer to stop its sound. Use its Stop or connection control if you also need to stop playback/capture. Remove the source item when it is no longer needed.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
Guests, rooms, and host inputs · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents