How to use Source-Live with the Source-Nexus Gateway

This article is part of the Source-Nexus Gateway User Guide

The Source-Live Gateway is now the Source-Nexus Gateway. This means you have full access to the Source-Nexus Gateway as well as the familiar features of the Source-Live Low latency video broadcast viewer and application.

What does this mean for me? 

• You will still use the Source-Live broadcast desktop application to send your video and audio streams to the client viewer.
• The first time you use the Source-Nexus Gateway, you will be asked to set a passkey. However, it will be overwritten by the Source-Live desktop application the next time you start broadcasting.
• You can use the Source-Nexus Gateway high-quality screen-sharing feature.
• You can use the Source-Nexus Gateway high-quality audio broadcast feature.

What does this mean for my clients? 

• Your clients will go to https://nexus.source-elements.com/<username> to listen to your broadcast.
• Your clients will receive the HD audio stream should you choose to use this separate feature. 

Using the Source-Nexus Gateway with Source-Live

In order to start a new broadcasting session:

1. Open the Source-Live application on your Mac or your Windows computer.
2. Select a Source for your broadcast (image only, input devices, windows, screens or NDI sources).
3. Make sure you adjust your audio settings in the SETTINGS panel.
4. Test out your stream before sending out your broadcast link to your clients. You can do this by following the steps below:
   1. Go to https://nexus.source-elements.com/<username> web browser tab.
   2. Enter your username and click “Join Session”.
   3. Toggle the “Enable host login”. This is important so you do not spend your Source-Live hours on this test.
      1. As a host, you will not see your video stream. If you wish to see the video stream, do not toggle the host login.
   4. Enter your name and host password (this is your Source Elements account password, not your passkey).
   5. Click “Join Session”.
   6. Select your I/O and camera and click “OK” when you are ready.
   7. Verify your audio and/or video are coming in as expected.

Host Controls in the Source-Nexus Gateway

As a broadcaster, there are several Source-Live controls in the Source-Nexus Gateway. Read through this article to get used to them before a broadcast: https://support.source-elements.com/source-nexus-gateway-user-guide/finding-your-source-live-controls-in-source-nexus