Prerequisites
- OBS Studio 30 or later
- Stable internet (fibre or 5G recommended)
- Quality microphone or audio interface
- WHIP URL and Bearer token from Gniark Live
- Full test before going live
Typical use cases
- Live concert with a desk
- Label or patron showcase
- Live music lesson
- Multi-source artist set
- Hybrid event (venue + stream)
- Multi-camera broadcast
Recommended workflow before the concert
Build your OBS scene, route audio (Voicemeeter, BlackHole…) if needed, test WHIP on a closed room, then go public. Use headphones to monitor without mic feedback.
Detailed technical guide
This page covers the commercial offering. For step-by-step setup, read our technical guide.
Read the technical guideFrequently asked questions
WHIP or RTMP for a concert?
WHIP targets direct WebRTC ingest with lower latency; RTMP remains on other relays. For Gniark Live, WHIP is the recommended path.
How many OBS cameras can I send?
One WHIP stream per room: combine sources in a single OBS scene before sending.
Can I use OBS without WHIP?
WHIP is the recommended ingress to Gniark Live. RTMP can serve external relays but adds latency.
What minimum OBS version for WHIP?
OBS Studio 30 or newer. Update plugins and test on a closed room before the public concert.
Do I need a capture card to stream a concert with OBS?
Not if your sources are already in OBS (USB webcam, DAW window capture). Capture cards help mainly for multi-cam HDMI.
How do I keep audio and video in sync from OBS?
Test with closed-back headphones, check OBS monitoring latency and run a viewer test before a paid live.
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