Professional Self-Hosted Streaming

Broadcaster MAX

Q: Does KLIPKAST support USB UVC capture cards?

Yes. KLIPKAST supports compatible UVC USB Video Class capture devices for local HDMI and SDI ingest, including compatible UGREEN USB HDMI devices, Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini webcam output, AJA U-TAP HDMI, AJA U-TAP SDI and other UVC-compliant capture hardware recognized by the server.

Q: Why can’t I just use vMix to stream instead of a streaming server?

vMix is live-production and encoding software rather than a dedicated always-on streaming server. vMix can receive supported network inputs and send streams using formats such as RTMP and SRT. KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX adds the server-side streaming layer for ingest and management of vMix and other sources, pull and push workflows, fallback URLs, DVR and archives, monitoring, transcoding, PlayBox, overlays, and multi-protocol outputs including HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, UDP and MPEG-TS.

One-click self-hosted streaming server and professional broadcasting platform for live video, DVR, Time Shift Playback, playout, transcoding and multi-protocol distribution.

NDI Input • H.264 & H.265 / HEVC • Up to 4K Resolution • Professional Live Streaming & Transcoding

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Broadcasting Power, From Every Angle

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PlayBox Player

Professional playout with playlist control, real-time monitoring, seamless transitions, overlays, and broadcast-ready playback.

Plans & Pricing

Choose the perfect plan for your streaming needs. All plans include powerful core features with options that scale with your operation.

* Unlimited Inputs: The practical number of simultaneous inputs depends on the customer-provided server's available CPU processing power, memory, network bandwidth, input formats, transcoding workload, and other active services. More capable server hardware can support heavier workloads and a greater number of simultaneous inputs.

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Outstanding DVR & Live Playback Feature

Time Shift Playback — Watch Live Streams on Your Schedule

Pause the live experience, move back through available DVR history, and resume playback without treating every stream as a one-time live event. KLIPKAST combines Time Shift Playback with integrated DVR, archives, scheduled recording and instant DVR output for professional broadcast workflows.

Time Shift Playback

Give operators and supported playback workflows access to recorded live history so content can be reviewed from an earlier point while the live stream continues.

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Automatic DVR Storage Partitioning

During KLIPKAST installation, the installer automatically partitions available disk space to create dedicated DVR storage, helping prepare the server for recording, archives and Time Shift Playback.

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Built for Organizations That Need More Control

A Smarter Streaming Solution for TV Stations, Broadcast Networks, Schools, Churches, Events & Professional Broadcasters

KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX is a one-click, self-hosted streaming platform that gives organizations professional broadcast control without forcing every workflow into a collection of separately metered services and add-ons.

TV Stations & Broadcast Networks

Centralize live inputs, contribution feeds, transcoding, DVR, PlayBox, overlays, advertising banners, monitoring and multi-protocol outputs for station operations, network distribution and professional broadcast workflows.

Schools & Education

Stream graduations, athletics, lectures, campus events, board meetings, student programming and distance-learning productions from infrastructure your organization controls.

Churches & Houses of Worship

Manage live services, recurring scheduled recordings, archives, overlays, RSS information, PlayBox content and multiple incoming sources from one broadcast platform.

Events, Venues & Productions

Support conferences, concerts, live shows, corporate events and multi-camera productions with professional stream management, DVR, transcoding and flexible output workflows.

Designed for Cost-Effective Scale

More Broadcast Capability Without Building Your Workflow Around Usage-Based Fees

Many hosted streaming services use plan tiers or usage-based pricing for items such as bandwidth, transcoding, storage, concurrent connections, input limits, or premium features. KLIPKAST takes a different approach: run Broadcaster MAX on your own supported server and use the processing power, memory and bandwidth you choose.

This makes KLIPKAST especially attractive to organizations that want predictable software costs, greater infrastructure control, and a broad set of professional features in one platform—including Unlimited Inputs^*, On-Demand & Scheduled Recording, DVR, PlayBox, advanced overlays, multiple RSS feeds, IP blocking, analytics, stream-health monitoring and more.

Unlimited Inputs^*On-Demand RecordingScheduled RecordingAdvanced DVRPlayBoxIP BlockingMultiple RSS FeedsAdvanced LayersOBS & vMix WorkflowsSelf-Hosted Control Time Shift PlaybackAutomatic DVR Storage Setup

* Practical input capacity is determined by the customer-provided server's CPU, memory, storage, network bandwidth, source formats, transcoding workload and other active services.

Get More From Your Streaming Server

Paying Too Much for a Streaming Platform — and Still Not Getting What You Need?

Try KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX: a one-click, self-hosted streaming and recording platform built for professional broadcast workflows.

Using OBS or vMix?

Keep the production tools you already know. Send your live stream from OBS Studio or vMix to KLIPKAST for server-side management, recording, DVR, transcoding, PlayBox, overlays and distribution.

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On-Demand & Scheduled Recording

Start recording when you need it, schedule recordings ahead of time, and use Time Shift Playback to move through available DVR history while live programming continues. Recording and playback control are integrated directly into the KLIPKAST workflow.

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Advanced Layers & Multiple RSS Feeds

Build richer broadcasts with multiple graphic layers, multiple RSS feed displays and scheduled layer intervals — all managed from Broadcaster MAX.

Advanced Layers Multiple RSS Feeds

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Professional Self-Hosted Streaming Server Comparison

KlipKast vs. Wowza Streaming Engine vs. Flussonic Media Server

A practical side-by-side overview for broadcasters comparing self-hosted streaming server platforms. Capabilities and commercial terms can change, so verify current vendor specifications before purchase or deployment.

Feature / Criteria	KlipKast Broadcaster MAXAll-in-one broadcast workflow	Wowza Streaming Engine	Flussonic Media Server
Primary Strength	24/7 PlayBox scheduling, linear-TV playout, live ingest, DVR, overlays and broadcast workflow management	Established, customizable live/VOD streaming engine with broad protocol support, APIs, transcoding and scalable deployment options	High-performance IPTV/OTT and broadcast delivery with DVR/archive, server playlists, APIs and multi-protocol ingest/delivery
Deployment Model	Self-hosted on supported Linux servers, VPS hosting, remote servers and cloud virtual machines such as Amazon EC2	Self-hosted/on-premises or cloud deployment, including major cloud marketplaces and virtual-machine environments	Self-hosted Linux deployment; can also run in Docker and on cloud-hosted Linux servers
VPS / Cloud Flexibility	Designed to run on compatible VPS, remote datacenter servers and customer-controlled cloud instances while keeping infrastructure under your control	Supports cloud deployments and preconfigured marketplace images across major providers	Can be installed on Linux cloud instances; DVR can also use supported remote/cloud storage
Live Protocol Workflows	HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, UDP and MPEG-TS workflows with pull/push management and fallback handling	Broad live-streaming protocol and format support, including HLS, RTMP and RTSP/RTP, plus configurable transcoding workflows	Multi-protocol ingest and playback for IPTV/OTT workflows, including HLS and other broadcast-oriented delivery methods
Playout & Automation	Integrated PlayBox, playlists, scheduled recording, overlays, multiple RSS feeds and broadcast automation in one interface	Powerful streaming-engine core and APIs; advanced playout/scheduling workflows are typically assembled around the engine	Includes server-side playlists and broadcast tooling, with broader TV/operator products available in the Flussonic ecosystem
DVR & Archives	Integrated DVR, Time Shift Playback, archives, on-demand/scheduled recording, instant DVR output, archive management and automatic DVR storage partitioning during installation	Supports live/VOD workflows and DVR-related capabilities through Streaming Engine features and APIs	Strong DVR/archive subsystem with catch-up, timeshift, archive export and local/cloud storage options
Transcoding & Monitoring	CPU/GPU transcoding plus CPU core/thread, GPU, memory, disk, network and hardware-encoder monitoring from the admin dashboard	Real-time transcoding/transrating with configurable templates and API-driven server management	Server-side transcoding, monitoring and API control for media-server operations
Pricing Accessibility	Monthly, annual and lifetime licensing designed for independent broadcasters, stations and mid-market networks	Commercial monthly, short-term and enterprise licensing; current pricing varies by instance, plan and deployment	Commercial licensing for media-server and specialized broadcast/operator products; pricing depends on deployment and product
Best Fit	Broadcasters wanting one self-hosted control plane for ingest, playout, DVR, transcoding, overlays, monitoring and distribution	Organizations needing a mature, programmable streaming-engine foundation for custom live/VOD architectures	IPTV/OTT operators and broadcast environments emphasizing delivery, DVR/archive and carrier-oriented workflows

KlipKast deployment flexibility: install on a compatible local server, VPS, remote server, private cloud VM or Amazon EC2 instance while retaining control of your infrastructure, storage and bandwidth.

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KLIPKAST FAQ

Streaming Server, NDI, USB Capture, OBS & vMix Questions

Can I stream from OBS Studio to KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX?

Yes. KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX can be used as the server-side streaming platform behind an OBS Studio production workflow, so you can manage, record, process and distribute the incoming live stream.

Why can’t I just use vMix to stream instead of a streaming server?

vMix is excellent live-production and encoding software, but it is not designed to replace a dedicated, always-on streaming server. vMix can receive supported network inputs and can send streams using formats such as RTMP and SRT. KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX adds the server-side layer: it can ingest and manage streams from vMix and other sources, maintain pull and push workflows, provide fallback URLs, DVR and archives, monitoring, transcoding, PlayBox, overlays, multi-protocol outputs such as HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, UDP and MPEG-TS, and distribute streams independently of the production workstation. In short, vMix produces the live program; KLIPKAST is the streaming-server platform that can receive, manage, process and redistribute it at the server level.

Does KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX support NDI input?

Yes. KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX supports NDI as a professional network input source. It can discover and ingest compatible NDI video and audio sources available to the server, including NDI output from vMix, OBS-based NDI workflows, NDI-capable cameras and other NDI-enabled devices. This lets broadcasters bring network video into KLIPKAST for server-side management, recording, transcoding and multi-protocol distribution.

Does KLIPKAST support USB UVC capture cards?

Yes. KLIPKAST supports compatible UVC (USB Video Class) capture devices for local HDMI and SDI ingest. Supported workflows can include compatible UGREEN USB HDMI capture devices, Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini webcam output, AJA U-TAP HDMI, AJA U-TAP SDI and other UVC-compliant capture hardware recognized by the server.

Does KLIPKAST support on-demand recording?

Yes. Operators can start recordings on demand directly from the KLIPKAST workflow when a live program or event needs to be captured immediately.

Can KLIPKAST schedule recordings in advance?

Yes. Scheduled recording is a core KLIPKAST capability for capturing planned programs, events and recurring broadcasts without waiting for an operator to manually start each recording.

Can KLIPKAST display multiple RSS feeds and advanced layers?

Yes. Broadcaster MAX supports multiple RSS feed displays, advanced broadcast layers and scheduled layer intervals for more flexible on-screen presentation.

What is Time Shift Playback in KLIPKAST?

Time Shift Playback lets supported KLIPKAST DVR workflows play from an earlier point in the available live-stream history while the live stream continues. It is designed for catch-up viewing, review and broadcast operations that need more control than live-only playback.

Does KLIPKAST prepare DVR storage during installation?

Yes. During installation, KLIPKAST automatically partitions available disk space to create dedicated DVR storage, helping prepare the server for archives, scheduled recording, instant DVR output and Time Shift Playback.

Professional Streaming Infrastructure

One-Click Self-Hosted Live Streaming, Built for Broadcasters

KLIPKAST Broadcaster MAX combines NDI network input discovery and ingest, USB UVC capture, H.264 and H.265/HEVC workflows up to 4K resolution, live stream management, HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, UDP and MPEG-TS delivery, Time Shift Playback, DVR, PlayBox playout, CPU/GPU transcoding, CPU and GPU core/thread monitoring, overlays, RSS automation, social publishing, mobile management, analytics and server monitoring in one self-hosted streaming server platform for TV stations, broadcast networks and professional organizations. During installation, KLIPKAST automatically partitions available disk space to prepare dedicated DVR storage. Supported deployment platforms include Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Debian 13 (Trixie), and, plus compatible VPS hosting, remote servers and cloud virtual servers such as Amazon EC2.

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