How to use Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) on EventX?

Objective: Set up an RTMP livestream from OBS Studio to an EventX session using the portal's built-in streaming tools.

EventX supports two live streaming protocols:

Protocol	Latency	Recording
RTMP	~15s delay	System recording available
WebRTC (WHIP/WHEP)	<3s	Not available; record on OBS side

Prerequisites

• OBS Studio installed (download)

• RTMP tool visible in your EventX portal (contact your Project Manager if not)

• An active external streaming source (e.g., Zoom, YouTube Live)

Steps

Step 1 — Create RTMP Live Input

Go to RTMP Stream → Create Live Input → enter a name → Create

Step 2 — Configure Session Streaming Tool

1. Go to Schedule → Create Session

2. Select RTMP as the Live Streaming Tool

3. Choose the correct Live Input for your event session → Save

Step 3 — Open OBS and Create Streaming Source

1. Open OBS → create a new streaming source → select the desired source type Note: The OBS source is not the meeting itself. You must have an active external source (e.g., Zoom, YouTube Live).

2. Configure the source settings

Step 4 — Configure OBS Stream Settings

Click Settings → Stream → choose Custom under Service

Step 5 — Input Stream Information

1. Return to EventX → copy the Server URL and Stream Key

2. Paste both values into the corresponding OBS fields

Step 6 — Start Streaming

1. In OBS, click Start Streaming

2. Return to EventX and verify the livestream status shows Active

Step 7 — Attendee View

Once live, attendees can watch the session from the event page.

Recommended OBS Settings

Notes

• Expect ~15 seconds of delay during RTMP playback. This buffering ensures a stable experience for attendees.

WebRTC (WHIP/WHEP) Setting in OBS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the latency difference between RTMP and WebRTC?

A: RTMP has approximately 15 seconds of delay, while WebRTC (WHIP/WHEP) offers less than 3 seconds of latency.

Q: Does RTMP support system recording?

A: Yes, system recording is available for RTMP streams. WebRTC does not include system recording — you must record on the OBS side.

Q: What should I do if the RTMP tool is not visible in my portal?

A: Contact your Project Manager to enable the RTMP streaming tool for your EventX portal.