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Wirecast’s performance will definitely scale well with faster computers. For example, I tested Wirecast on a Hewlett Packard 8740w mobile workstation with a 2.0 GHz four-core i7 processor (8-cores with hyper-threading enabled), which was able to produce three streams (640×480 at 732kbps, 480×360 at 432kbps and 320×240 at 232kbps) at an efficient 25% total CPU utilization. Working with a Decklink card attached to the Express Card slot of the 8740w, I was able to capture 1080i video and produce four streams at under 75% CPU utilization, which is impressive. Overall, Wirecast combines excellent overall functionality with very good output quality and efficiency. If you’re considering a software-based live encoding solution, it should definitely be on your short list.
Wirecast 4 is available at an educational/non-profit discount price of $379.95
Wirecast Pro 4 is available at an educational/non-profit discount price of $379.95
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