Stream your shows on komedy.tv
Your free shows stream live on komedy.tv and get saved to watch on demand — putting your theater in front of comedy fans from every other theater on the network. You send us one stream; we can also relay it to your own YouTube and Twitch at the same time.
The whole job on your end: point any streaming encoder at the unique link and key we give you, and press “Go Live.” Here's exactly how — and the quality bar to hit.
The quality bar (please read first)
Streaming spots are for theaters that can film the stage well. Three things matter, in order:
Audio from the board
Take sound from your mixing board / house PA, not the camera's built-in mic. This is the single biggest quality difference. A ~$30 USB audio interface bridges the board to your encoder.
Camera close to the stage
A framed shot from near the stage — not a wide, static shot from the back of the room. Performers should fill the frame. One good angle beats four bad ones.
Stable 720p upload
Stream at 720p, 30fps. You need a reliable wired internet connection with at least ~6 Mbps upload to spare. Wi-Fi works but wired is safer for a live show.
What komedy.tv gives you
- A private RTMP server URL + stream key (unique to your theater).
- Your show appears in the komedy.tv feed as Live now while you stream.
- The recording is saved automatically as on-demand video after the show.
- Optional: we relay your stream to your own YouTube Live and Twitch too — one encoder, every destination.
Pick your setup
Most theaters already have what they need for Option A. Use the one that fits your gear.
Laptop + OBS Studio Free
The universal setup. A laptop runs the free OBS Studio app.
- Video in: a USB webcam, or a real camera via an HDMI-to-USB capture stick (e.g. Elgato Cam Link, ~$120). In OBS: Sources → + → Video Capture Device.
- Audio in: plug your sound board into a USB audio interface → in OBS Settings → Audio, select it. Turn the camera mic off.
- Point it at us: Settings → Stream → Service: Custom, then paste the Server (RTMP URL) and Stream Key we gave you.
- Quality: Settings → Output → see recommended settings below. Then press Start Streaming.
Hardware switcher — Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro ~$325
For 2–4 cameras and clean switching, with no computer needed — the switcher streams by itself, so there's no laptop to crash mid-show.
- Connect up to 4 cameras by HDMI, and your sound board audio in.
- Connect the ATEM to your router by Ethernet.
- In ATEM Software Control, load the streaming settings file we provide (or enter the RTMP URL + key), then press On Air.
- PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras pair well here for a small crew.
Phone Free app
If you have nothing else, a phone can get you on air using a custom-RTMP app like Larix Broadcaster (set it to landscape, enter our RTMP URL + key).
Honest note: a single phone angle with the phone's mic usually won't meet the quality bar above. Great for cutting vertical clips to promote a show — not ideal as the main stage feed. Aim for Option A or B.
Recommended encoder settings
Starter gear checklist
- Laptop (most theaters already have one)
- Camera near the stage — camcorder, mirrorless, or good webcam
- HDMI-to-USB capture stick (~$120) if using a real camera
- USB audio interface (~$30–100) to tap the sound board
- Tripod / mount for a steady, close shot
- Wired internet with ~6 Mbps+ upload headroom
Ready to get listed?
We'll set up your RTMP link and get your first show on the calendar.
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