Is Wirecast (or Another Encoder) Necessary to Use the AAC Stream Format?

It is not always necessary to buy Wirecast or another encoder to use the AAC stream format to live stream on your website.

If you have a Mac, AAC is already built-in and ready for use with Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder. However, if you are on a PC, then you must buy a AAC codec for $180.

Otherwise, encoders like Wirecast offer the best solution if you want the ability to broadcast using the AAC audio codec. Wirecast has a free trial for their encoder as well, allowing you to sample what your live streaming will be like using AAC.

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Additional Resources

• What is the Best Audio Codec for Online Video and Live Streaming?
• Codec Basics for Online Video, Audio and Live Streaming
• Video Renditions & Bitrates: What You Need to Know
• Live Encoder Configuration and Required Dacast Settings
• How to Use Wirecast for Live Event Streaming
• Wirecast: What to Do When You Get an Error Publishing Stream
• How To Use Wirecast Encoder For Live Event Streaming
• Multi-Bitrate Streaming with vMix and Wirecast: What You Need to Know
• How Do I Broadcast My Screen With Microphone Audio on Wirecast?
• Spanish Tutorial: How Do I Broadcast My Screen With Microphone Audio On Wirecast?
• How to Use Wirecast and OBS Studio with Multiple Video Sources
• Wirecast: What to Do When You Get an Error Publishing Stream
• Introduction to Live Streaming: A Walkthrough
• Transcoding: Everything You Need to Know
• Video Streaming Software and Multi-Bitrate Streaming