Network inputs
RIST Input
Receive a live RIST stream with recovery settings.
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 > RIST Input.
Use it
- Open the scene that will contain the source.
- Choose Add in Sources.
- Select RIST Input in Create Source.
- Enter a name and choose New.
- Choose Profile.
- Enter RIST URL.
- Set recovery buffer and packet options.
- Match Shared secret and Encryption if used.
- Choose Save and Close (or OK where shown).
- Check the source in Preview before taking it to Program.
Controls and additional tasks
A larger recovery buffer tolerates longer interruptions and adds latency. Scene item width and height set placement size.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Profile | Choose the saved profile or protocol profile offered here. |
| RIST URL | Set rist url for this item. |
| Recovery buffer (ms) | Set recovery buffer (ms) for this item. |
| Packet queue | Set packet queue for this item. |
| Packet size (bytes) | Set packet size (bytes) for this item. |
| Shared secret | Set shared secret for this item. |
| Encryption | Encryption mode supported by this connection. |
| Width | Horizontal size in pixels. |
| Height | Vertical size in pixels. |
| Save and Close | Save the edited settings and close this dialog. |
| Cancel | Close without saving the pending edits. |
If something is wrong
If it cannot connect, check the URL/profile and matching security settings with the sender.
Stop or remove
Hide the source to stop showing its picture. Use its available playback/connection stop control when you need to stop the input itself. Remove the source item from the scene when it is no longer needed. Shared sources can still be used in other scenes.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
SRT Input · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents