Professional broadcasting with multi-camera scenes, custom overlays, and optimized settings for 1080p/4K streaming.
Visit the OBS Studio website
https://obsproject.com/downloadSelect your operating system
Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
Accept default settings unless you have specific storage requirements.
System Requirements
For 1080p streaming: 8GB RAM, Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (6th gen+), NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD RX 580
For 4K streaming: 16GB RAM, Intel i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9, NVIDIA RTX 3060+ or AMD RX 6700 XT+
Log in to your WAVE dashboard
Open WAVE DashboardCreate a new stream or select an existing one
Navigate to Streams → Create New Stream
Copy your stream credentials
Server URL:
rtmp://ingest.wave.stream/liveStream Key:
your-unique-stream-key-hereOpen OBS Studio and go to Settings
File → Settings (or use keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Comma on Windows, Cmd+Comma on Mac)
Navigate to the Stream section
Service: Custom...
Server: rtmp://ingest.wave.stream/live
Stream Key: [Paste your WAVE stream key]
Click Apply and OK
Configure video encoding for optimal quality and performance
Output Mode: Advanced
Encoder: NVIDIA NVENC H.264 (if available) or x264
Rate Control: CBR (Constant Bitrate)
Bitrate: 6000 Kbps
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds
Preset: Quality (NVENC) or veryfast (x264)
Profile: high
Look-ahead: Enabled (NVENC only)
Psycho Visual Tuning: Enabled (NVENC only)
Output Mode: Advanced
Encoder: NVIDIA NVENC H.264 or HEVC
Rate Control: CBR
Bitrate: 15000-20000 Kbps
Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds
Preset: Max Quality
Profile: high
Look-ahead: Enabled
Base (Canvas) Resolution: 1920x1080 or 3840x2160
Output (Scaled) Resolution: 1920x1080 or 3840x2160
Downscale Filter: Lanczos (sharpest)
Common FPS Values: 60 or 30
Pro Tip: Hardware Encoding
NVIDIA NVENC or AMD VCE hardware encoders provide better performance with minimal CPU usage. If you have a compatible GPU, always use hardware encoding for smoother streaming.
Professional multi-camera production workflow
Add Video Capture Devices
In the Sources panel, click the + button and select "Video Capture Device"
• Main Camera (Camera 1)
• Secondary Camera (Camera 2)
• Overhead Camera (Camera 3)
Create Scene Collections
Main Camera Scene
Full-screen Camera 1 with lower-third overlay
Split Screen Scene
Camera 1 and Camera 2 side-by-side
Picture-in-Picture Scene
Camera 1 full-screen with Camera 2 in corner
Presentation Scene
Screen capture with presenter in corner
Configure Scene Transitions
Settings → General → Scene Transitions
Transition Type: Fade or Stinger
Duration: 300-500ms
Studio Mode: Enable for preview before switching
Add your brand logo to maintain consistent branding
Source Type: Image
Recommended Format: PNG with transparency
Size: 200x100px (or maintain aspect ratio)
Position: Top-right or bottom-left corner
Display speaker names, titles, and information
Source Type: Browser Source or Image
Dimensions: 1920x200px for 1080p
Animation: Slide in from left (300ms)
Duration: Show for 5-10 seconds
Professional intro and outro sequences
Starting Screen: Show stream title, time, and "Starting Soon" message
Ending Screen: Thank viewers, social media handles, next stream info
Background Music: Add royalty-free music (keep volume low at -20dB)
Configure hotkeys for efficient scene switching and control
Settings → Hotkeys - Configure these essential shortcuts: