Welcome to the Streamate Encoder discussion! This thread is a resource for webcam models facing issues with the Streamate Encoder, seeking advice, and sharing solutions. Here's a quick summary of the key points and advice shared by members:
- Multiple users have experienced lagging, skipping, and slow webcam feeds when using the Streamate Encoder, regardless of whether they're on fast or slow processing computers.
- Some have speculated that the problem lies with the computer's processor, with better performance noted on newer laptops with quad-core processors compared to older desktops.
- Advice from a computer repair specialist highlighted the potential for traditional spinning hard drives to lag during streaming and suggested upgrading to a solid state drive (SSD) for better performance. Additionally, the specialist mentioned that tower PCs might offer better video cards, hard drives, and processors than laptops.
- There's a shared suspicion among users that the issues may not solely be on the user's end but could also be a glitch with Streamate's attempt to go HD and widescreen using the encoder.
- One user noted an improvement in customer traffic when using the encoder, despite the technical difficulties, while another preferred to stream without it due to disconnections and laggy video feeds.
- Experiences with Streamate support have been mixed, with some users feeling their concerns were not adequately addressed.
For those struggling with the encoder, it's recommended to consider hardware upgrades, direct connections over WiFi, and to continue sharing experiences and solutions with the community. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, collective insights can lead to better troubleshooting and potentially prompt Streamate to address the underlying issues.