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pippapippa
11-06-2015, 09:50 AM
My sound is out of sync with my video by about one second. My sound is coming in first. My internet speed is good. What do I need to do to get it in sync? It's been doing this all week long and it's driving me insane. I can't figure it out.
I've tried dropping frames and bitrate. None of it is working.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
11-06-2015, 10:00 AM
My sound is out of sync with my video by about one second. My sound is coming in first. My internet speed is good. What do I need to do to get it in sync? It's been doing this all week long and it's driving me insane. I can't figure it out.
I've tried dropping frames and bitrate. None of it is working.
Its not just you. Yesterday was the worst Ive seen it in awhile. It seems to be a bit better sitewide. In the meantime you may be able to lower your framerate a little. I remember that helped me once.
hyori
11-06-2015, 10:07 AM
Here's an article on how to optimize your network for smooth streaming. Apparently, it's not all about the highest speeds from your ISP:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/banish-buffer-screen-tips-get-best-streaming-video/
Summary of the article: make sure your modem is DOCSIS 3.0 and use a separate router.
I would also add, upgrading all your cables to cat5, 6 or 7.
I am using fiber optic, (FTTN not FTTH) and although it's not fully fiber optic, it offers far better and smoother streaming then my previous, much faster cable internet even though it's only 35/5. My cable was 50/10 and it was very inconsistent with speed and it would disconnect and/or pixelate often.
IvyAdams
11-06-2015, 10:25 AM
Here's an article on how to optimize your network for smooth streaming. Apparently, it's not all about the highest speeds from your ISP:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/banish-buffer-screen-tips-get-best-streaming-video/
Summary of the article: make sure your modem is DOCSIS 3.0 and use a separate router.
I would also add, upgrading all your cables to cat5, 6 or 7.
I am using fiber optic, (FTTN not FTTH) and although it's not fully fiber optic, it offers far better and smoother streaming then my previous, much faster cable internet even though it's only 35/5. My cable was 50/10 and it was very inconsistent with speed and it would disconnect and/or pixelate often.
Hyori, I'm convinced you should create an ASKHYORI app so that all of us cam girls with questions can just pull it up when we have a technical question :) *sigh* one can dream...
I am waiting for my SM money to reach my Payoneer account, how is situation for u babes, u got the money yet?!
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
11-06-2015, 10:37 AM
I am waiting for my SM money to reach my Payoneer account, how is situation for u babes, u got the money yet?!
Hello My Lady I meant to tell you yesterday how much I love that quote in your signature.
hyori
11-06-2015, 10:43 AM
Hyori, I'm convinced you should create an ASKHYORI app so that all of us cam girls with questions can just pull it up when we have a technical question :) *sigh* one can dream...
*blush* thanks so much! There are quite a few other techies here who would put me to shame, Phatgirl for one, JAC and TiffanyTracy! I'm just a total geek who likes to read a lot.
QueenBitch
11-06-2015, 10:51 AM
Its not just you. Yesterday was the worst Ive seen it in awhile. It seems to be a bit better sitewide. In the meantime you may be able to lower your framerate a little. I remember that helped me once.
it's happening to me too. and the stupid thing is, it only happens while in private... once i get back to free chat it stabilizes. the fuck? ugh
pippapippa
11-06-2015, 10:59 AM
I'm having it throughout free chat and private. It's definitely driving away customers. I tried streaming without the encoder and had no issues. I don't have any issues with Skype. It's literally just with the encoder. Tried lowering my frame rate and it did nothing. I'm currently connected to wifi so I'm going to have to get a ridiculously long ethernet cord and an adapter.
QueenBitch
11-06-2015, 11:01 AM
I'm connected via an ethernet cable and it still happens :/ not trying to discourage you, but it's definitely not us
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
11-06-2015, 11:36 AM
*blush* thanks so much! There are quite a few other techies here who would put me to shame, Phatgirl for one, JAC and TiffanyTracy! I'm just a total geek who likes to read a lot.
From one geek to another thank you
euro_princess
11-06-2015, 12:23 PM
I am waiting for my SM money to reach my Payoneer account, how is situation for u babes, u got the money yet?!
Yes, I got mine around the time you posted this message. But my email got in fucking spam. Yeah, wtf?! Never happened before. Stupid Yahoo. Don't know why I am still using it.
I freaked out a little bit before I discovered what happened.
IvyAdams
11-06-2015, 12:35 PM
*blush* thanks so much! There are quite a few other techies here who would put me to shame, Phatgirl for one, JAC and TiffanyTracy! I'm just a total geek who likes to read a lot.
oh my gosh! I never meant to not include them! Even better idea... start an app with all of your advice. It would be the holy grail. HAHAHA. Seriously though, I appreciate all of you ladies taking the time EVERY time to help, I knew absolutely nothing when I first started and now I know so much more because of all of your posts :)
Yes, I got mine around the time you posted this message. But my email got in fucking spam. Yeah, wtf?! Never happened before. Stupid Yahoo. Don't know why I am still using it.
I freaked out a little bit before I discovered what happened.
Thank you, i got the money in my account shortly after i posted & went directly to cashing machine yay, happy dance here :)
I always check payoneer account directly as the email might come later actually, yes yahoo is not very reliable, i too have yahoo accounts, it's free right so why not lol? Hugs!
Girly_Girl
11-06-2015, 02:44 PM
Ive been playing around with my settings in my encoder. If I use the settings 1280x720....what do I change the bitrate kbps to? Do I leave it at 800 or change it?
SoloDesire
11-06-2015, 02:51 PM
Ive been playing around with my settings in my encoder. If I use the settings 1280x720....what do I change the bitrate kbps to? Do I leave it at 800 or change it?
It should be at least 1500, preferably 2000 :)
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 03:01 PM
Ive been playing around with my settings in my encoder. If I use the settings 1280x720....what do I change the bitrate kbps to? Do I leave it at 800 or change it?
What type of computer and OS are you using? Make sure you keep an eye on your cpu usage while running the HD settings (1280x720 input and output and 2000 bitrate and 30fps) and make sure you're not overtaxing your rig and causing lag or drops, its a pretty intensive set up that hogs a ton of resources!
TooNiceToHustle
11-06-2015, 03:23 PM
Liz is a Goddess. She was so patient with me, so quick to answer. The rest of SM support wouldn't be able to find their asses with both hands and a mirror if it wasn't for her.
Payoneer on the other hand sucks. Every time I try a different site with them, they fuck up. Every time.
Thanks to Liz I was sure it was Payoneer's fault and didn't budge during the live chat with Payoneer's rep. And lo and behold my money is finally found!
Ok, so some advice here: be careful when you add a new site to Payoneer. I had a "bank transfer" acc for LJ, tried adding IML. Turns out it overwrote a "card" acc on my "bank tranfer" one. It was months before I finally got the 100$ from LJ. Lot's of talks with reps on both sides, lots of confusion, procuring obscure documents from my bank that my bank doesn't actually provide.... etc.
This time the f-up was caused by adding a second e-mail to my Payoneer account, merging. Turns out the accs didn't merge properly and 2 SM payments were floating somewhere above them, not knowing where to land.
audritwo
11-06-2015, 03:51 PM
Beware of user HermosoDios today, takes you exclusive under the premise of rating his dick on c2c then bails right after you open his cam before the 30 sec mark, thus you see his cock but get nothing. Usually I stall until 30 sec in before accepting c2c but I was desperate for some action today and made a mistake. Never again!
Yeah he tried doing it to me the other day. But I caught him at 31 secs, because I told him to say hello first and chit chat for 45 seconds before I allowed c2c. Asked why. "It's a way to make sure a guy isn't trying to get me to look at his dick for free. Now you weren't trying to do that, now were you?"
Girly_Girl
11-06-2015, 03:58 PM
What type of computer and OS are you using? Make sure you keep an eye on your cpu usage while running the HD settings (1280x720 input and output and 2000 bitrate and 30fps) and make sure you're not overtaxing your rig and causing lag or drops, its a pretty intensive set up that hogs a ton of resources!
HP ENVY 17-j100 Notebook PC series
My processor is : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4700MQ CPU @ 2.40GHZ 2.40 GHZ
Installed Memory (RAM): 8.00 GB
64-bit operating system, x64 based processor
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 03:58 PM
Im still at a loss with my bitrate, im using the new settings they recommend and every time i check my rankings i am around the same amount every single time. The bitrate stays between 450-500 even though i have it set to 2000. Im baffled trying to figure out how to get it to go up anyone have any advice or suggestions on how i can change it to move at all lol..Thanks in advance..
Marina Starr
11-06-2015, 04:27 PM
What's your upload speed? Test it here: testmy.net
Im still at a loss with my bitrate, im using the new settings they recommend and every time i check my rankings i am around the same amount every single time. The bitrate stays between 450-500 even though i have it set to 2000. Im baffled trying to figure out how to get it to go up anyone have any advice or suggestions on how i can change it to move at all lol..Thanks in advance..
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 04:29 PM
HP ENVY 17-j100 Notebook PC series
My processor is : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4700MQ CPU @ 2.40GHZ 2.40 GHZ
Installed Memory (RAM): 8.00 GB
64-bit operating system, x64 based processor
Yep nice rig, should be all set to go with those settings easily :)
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 04:37 PM
What's your upload speed? Test it here: testmy.net
Thanks for replying
Just tested it with that site
upload is saying 14 mbps
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 04:52 PM
Im still at a loss with my bitrate, im using the new settings they recommend and every time i check my rankings i am around the same amount every single time. The bitrate stays between 450-500 even though i have it set to 2000. Im baffled trying to figure out how to get it to go up anyone have any advice or suggestions on how i can change it to move at all lol..Thanks in advance..
When you stream with FMLE what does your bitrate say? What's the average?
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 05:49 PM
When you stream with FMLE what does your bitrate say? What's the average?
I didnt check that but when i get ready soon and stream ill check and let you know later when i get a free chance to do so. Thanks for replying too. Greatly appreciate any help its driving me insane haha
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 06:38 PM
When you stream with FMLE what does your bitrate say? What's the average?
Im streaming now and it says avg between 1003-1005
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 07:59 PM
Im streaming now and it says avg between 1003-1005
Okay so you have it set to 2000 bitrate and its only streaming at 1000 average? What type of cam are you using? Do you see 'drops' on your encoder? What FPS average does it say it is? And what type of computer and OS do you have?
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 08:03 PM
Okay so you have it set to 2000 bitrate and its only streaming at 1000 average? What type of cam are you using? Do you see 'drops' on your encoder? What FPS average does it say it is? And what type of computer and OS do you have?
It says zero drops fps is av 15.06 have an i7 dell laptop and windows 8.1 and using the c920 right now
Thanks again
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 08:06 PM
also my rankings is still showing the same and im streaming right now with bitrate at 476.01 fps 30 roundtrip is fluctuating from 110 to 285
Just have hardly any traffic right now dont know if its the site or a problem on my end really trying to figure this out and correct it if i can thanks for your help i really really appreciate it you can wait it out when you get a chance free to message me dont want to disturb you while youre working.
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 09:21 PM
also my rankings is still showing the same and im streaming right now with bitrate at 476.01 fps 30 roundtrip is fluctuating from 110 to 285
Just have hardly any traffic right now dont know if its the site or a problem on my end really trying to figure this out and correct it if i can thanks for your help i really really appreciate it you can wait it out when you get a chance free to message me dont want to disturb you while youre working.
If youre using the logitech 920c and i7 and its only 15 fps and 1000 bitrate and you HAVE it set to 1280x720 input/output and 30fps and 2000 bitrate, the cam isn't working correctly.
Try to re-install your logitech drivers from the logitech site (it sounds like it is operating off the plug/play USB drivers not the actual logitech cam drivers) and THAT is why you are only getting 15fps and 800-1000 bitrate because the cam will not run properly without the actual logitech drivers installed, the plug and play USB Feature with that cam will not operate at 2000 bitrate and 30fps without the actual LOGITECH drivers (this is a common issue on Mac machines and all of the logitech cams because there is no logitech software for mac OS X- luckily there IS logitech software for the 920C for windows, thats why the setup of an i7/920c is the best for streaming the 720P hd settings with FMLE).
Go to http://support.logitech.com/en_us/article/20388?product=a0qi00000069uigAAA
and do this, to unistall and reinstall the software, that should fix your problem, that would be why your bitrate and fps is low and traffic is slow because you're not broadcasting properly.
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 09:41 PM
If youre using the logitech 920c and i7 and its only 15 fps and 1000 bitrate and you HAVE it set to 1280x720 input/output and 30fps and 2000 bitrate, the cam isn't working correctly.
Try to re-install your logitech drivers from the logitech site (it sounds like it is operating off the plug/play USB drivers not the actual logitech cam drivers) and THAT is why you are only getting 15fps and 800-1000 bitrate because the cam will not run properly without the actual logitech drivers installed, the plug and play USB Feature with that cam will not operate at 2000 bitrate and 30fps without the actual LOGITECH drivers (this is a common issue on Mac machines and all of the logitech cams because there is no logitech software for mac OS X- luckily there IS logitech software for the 920C for windows, thats why the setup of an i7/920c is the best for streaming the 720P hd settings with FMLE).
Go to http://support.logitech.com/en_us/article/20388?product=a0qi00000069uigAAA
and do this, to unistall and reinstall the software, that should fix your problem, that would be why your bitrate and fps is low and traffic is slow because you're not broadcasting properly.
Thank you so much for taking time to help me, i logged off cam and am going to try what you suggested. Ill let you know how it is once ive done it. Thanks again. you are an awesome help.
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 10:07 PM
^^^ Lemme know how you make out. :)
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 10:11 PM
Thank you so much for taking time to help me, i logged off cam and am going to try what you suggested. Ill let you know how it is once ive done it. Thanks again. you are an awesome help.
Ok i installed it and now it is saying avg bitrate is 1604 and fps is 24 but on my rankings page it isnt changing still stuck at 4 hundred something.
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 10:14 PM
Adjust your lighting, make sure its not TOO bright or not TOO dark until you get to 2000 bitrate and 30 FPS average. The logitech 920c is finicky and if there is too much light on the cam or not enough light it will make your bitrate and fps lower than what you want it to be. That's more than likely the culprit. It WILL update on your ranking but it takes time, and your placement will probably adjust then also, sometimes it takes up to 30-45 mins of streaming before it adjusts on your ranking page.
Your best bet is to use the logitech camera controls and click 'right light' to set it, and then click it back off so it doesn't auto adjust on you, and then click off your gain so it doesn't change on you and your white balance and get the camera settings perfect, and if its still not quite right do you have a lot of light in your room? or is it too dark? That all matters.
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 10:18 PM
Adjust your lighting, make sure its not TOO bright or not TOO dark until you get to 2000 bitrate and 30 FPS average. The logitech 920c is finicky and if there is too much light on the cam or not enough light it will make your bitrate and fps lower than what you want it to be. That's more than likely the culprit. It WILL update on your ranking but it takes time, and your placement will probably adjust then also, sometimes it takes up to 30-45 mins of streaming before it adjusts on your ranking page.
Your best bet is to use the logitech camera controls and click 'right light' to set it, and then click it back off so it doesn't auto adjust on you, and then click off your gain so it doesn't change on you and your white balance and get the camera settings perfect, and if its still not quite right do you have a lot of light in your room? or is it too dark? That all matters.
Thanks ill keep trying, i appreciate your help. It is driving me nuts haha
Ill let you know when i get this working properly thank goodness im on that time of month and i can take time to fix this, I trully appreciate you helping me. :) Hope youre having a good night btw.
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 10:22 PM
Oh you're welcome I don't mind at all, I havent gotten online yet (me and Friday nights don't get along so I tend to procrastinate) but thank you I appreciate that! Its easy to stream with FMLE going and pause your room and just adjust and tweak your exposure, gain, and brightness to where it'll show on the encoder that its streaming at approx 2000 bitrate and 30fps, and once you have it solid it should NEVER move within 100-200 range up or down and the average should always be 2000ish and 30ish once your lighting is where it needs to be! And once it updates on the ranking and your placement goes up, you should notice a difference in traffic for sure, I'm sure. I don't mind sharing what I know to help anyone else from tearing their hair out, I was there for the last few months and took the time to research and figure it all out within a 4 week span and I'm HAPPY to share the information and do anything I can to help a fellow cam model! :)
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 10:24 PM
Oh you're welcome I don't mind at all, I havent gotten online yet (me and Friday nights don't get along so I tend to procrastinate) but thank you I appreciate that! Its easy to stream with FMLE going and pause your room and just adjust and tweak your exposure, gain, and brightness to where it'll show on the encoder that its streaming at approx 2000 bitrate and 30fps, and once you have it solid it should NEVER move within 100-200 range up or down and the average should always be 2000ish and 30ish once your lighting is where it needs to be! And once it updates on the ranking and your placement goes up, you should notice a difference in traffic for sure, I'm sure. I don't mind sharing what I know to help anyone else from tearing their hair out, I was there for the last few months and took the time to research and figure it all out within a 4 week span and I'm HAPPY to share the information and do anything I can to help a fellow cam model! :)
I also have the bcc920 conference cam maybe i should try that as well will the logitech driver work for that too do you know? It is just so odd why i can get it to work for me and im ready to pull my hair out haha..
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 10:27 PM
Honestly, I DON'T know. I don't personally have a bcc920 and I heard that its a plug/play business cam without logitech drivers so I don't know if it has the 15fps and 800 bit rate issue with windows or not. Do you have a light behind your cam? Desk lamp or anything? I myself personally have 3 lamps, 2 on each side that angle UP at my wall and bounce back onto me and one directly behind my webcam (but not RIGHT behind) and when I select 'right light' to set it and click it back off and click my gain off I'm at a solid 2000 bit rate and 30FPS always.
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 10:32 PM
Honestly, I DON'T know. I don't personally have a bcc920 and I heard that its a plug/play business cam without logitech drivers so I don't know if it has the 15fps and 800 bit rate issue with windows or not. Do you have a light behind your cam? Desk lamp or anything? I myself personally have 3 lamps, 2 on each side that angle UP at my wall and bounce back onto me and one directly behind my webcam (but not RIGHT behind) and when I select 'right light' to set it and click it back off and click my gain off I'm at a solid 2000 bit rate and 30FPS always.
No maybe i should go out and get some lamps for behind the camera i just use my table lamps right now. Im getting ready to move next weekend and want to get back to work and try and fix this before i do. hmmm im going to have to come back to this thread and re read it all as i go. I am stubborn so im really trying to get it right and i know i will eventually before i retire haha just kidding. Anyways thanks again.. i hope you have a good night tonight and im sorry for taking up so much of your time but i do honestly appreciate how kind you are to help. Ill let you know when i tweak things and see how it goes may take me time but soon ill get it right. Thanks for the tips, i never thought that it could have been that that was causing the issue so bad.
webcamcutie
11-06-2015, 10:34 PM
It's really no problem, happy to help! Hope you can get it working perfectly:) and you didn't take up any of my time, I don't mind at all, really! Just another excuse for my to procrastinate on a Friday night;) hah
Chellyinparadise
11-06-2015, 10:41 PM
It's really no problem, happy to help! Hope you can get it working perfectly:) and you didn't take up any of my time, I don't mind at all, really! Just another excuse for my to procrastinate on a Friday night;) hah
Well i hope you have a prosperous night, i am going to work on this and try the lights this weekend and see how that goes. If there is anything i can ever do to help you in anyway please ask and if i can help ill be glad to. Enjoy your night. :)
xCamLovex
11-07-2015, 12:08 AM
My custies told me all week my voice was out of sync. I was going to make a thread but I'm glad I came here first. I use a macbook > camtwist > fmle and I haven't had any issues. But this week guys have told me this every time I log on. I'm scared to start doodling with settings...any advice for MAC users ladies?
Girly_Girl
11-07-2015, 09:59 AM
Yep nice rig, should be all set to go with those settings easily :)
Thank u:)
xxtinamariexx
11-07-2015, 12:33 PM
I actually was in sync in free chat but as soon as custie took me exclusive. I was out of sync. He tried 5 times, finally we both logged out and back in.. then it worked. But... i was fine in free... just weird!
Chellyinparadise
11-07-2015, 05:41 PM
It's really no problem, happy to help! Hope you can get it working perfectly:) and you didn't take up any of my time, I don't mind at all, really! Just another excuse for my to procrastinate on a Friday night;) hah
I sent you a message not sure if it went through haha.. let me know
Cutie101
11-07-2015, 06:01 PM
Is it only me, or this week SM had major issues?
In 7 days, 4 I had problems on the site. Only in and outers. And I did only long shifts of 6-8 hours so, it's not like I stayed 2 hours and decided it's slow...
I'm worried.
laurielegs
11-07-2015, 06:23 PM
Is it only me, or this week SM had major issues?
In 7 days, 4 I had problems on the site. Only in and outers. And I did only long shifts of 6-8 hours so, it's not like I stayed 2 hours and decided it's slow...
I'm worried.
There have been issues for me, and I usually have no problems. Since Thursday which is the day I had major issues with lagging and even had the tail end of a private visible in free chat I have noticed I can no longer use the SMBroadcaster. I've started using the regular encoder again but with the new 720 settings and it works much better.
I'm sad that I can't use the broadcaster because I really liked it at first. Seems something has changed on their end since Thursday because all my settings are the same as they were.
I probably won't try the broadcaster again for a long while because all it takes is a few bad quality video shows or lagging and a customer may move on. Not risking losing my regulars so I'm not using it any more for now.
(But with that said, on Thursday nothing was working for me, not even the drop down browser broadcasting so I logged out for the night. I'm happy at least tonight I can work with the encoder again).
pippapippa
11-07-2015, 06:44 PM
My custies told me all week my voice was out of sync. I was going to make a thread but I'm glad I came here first. I use a macbook > camtwist > fmle and I haven't had any issues. But this week guys have told me this every time I log on. I'm scared to start doodling with settings...any advice for MAC users ladies?
I've had the same problem. It's definitely from the encoder. I tried using the HD settings instead and my sound synced. But of course, the picture looks like shit and placement drops from using those settings (I noticed about half a page), so it's not sustainable for me. I posted about it earlier, but what's happening is that my sound is coming in about one second-ish before my video. My video stays completely clear without issues. This apparently started on Monday for me.
CanadianRuby
11-07-2015, 08:48 PM
Are women allowed to use sex toys in public free chat on Streamate? I am watching some chick right now on streamate and she is using a vibrator in free chat just talking to people in her room o_o
edit: I should clarify....the vibrator is under her panties and she's just moving it around lol....also, I am asking just because i'v never seen anything that explicit in free chat before lol