This article will go over the inputs menu and options in detail.
The input section is used to effortlessly manage your input sources.
In this section, you can easily create and handle your input video sources. Whether you're working with SDI inputs or other sources, you have the flexibility to name your inputs, link them to your encoder, along with the number of audio channels available on that source.
By default, these inputs are in a 'Stopped' state, indicating that your encoder isn't actively using them. To preview the input source or incorporate it into a streaming output, simply initiate it, changing its state to 'Running'.
It's essential to note that starting an input doesn't trigger a stream to go online; it's only the initial step in the encoding process. Once activated, the preview will display an updating image render of the input stream, refreshing approximately 2-3 times per second.
Once the input is properly turned on, your screen should look similar to this:
