The BoxCast Blog

School Live Streaming With a Small Staff: 6 Tips for Every Department

Running a school takes an enormous amount of effort, and even saying that is an understatement. Regardless of whether the school is public or...

Do you actually need a live streaming encoder in 2027?

Isn’t it wild how teenagers in the mid 2020s generally have no idea what common tech products were from the 80s, 90s, and even 2000s? Show them a...

What do I need to begin live streaming online?

If you’re asking yourself the question, “What in the world do I need to actually start live streaming on the internet?” you’re in good company....

Live Stream Service — What It Is and How to Find a Good One in 2027

So you’re looking for a live streaming service. Type that into an LLM and you’ll probably wind up with a lot of different answers, and chances are,...

Common Multi-Campus Church Audio Problems, and How to Fix Them

Anyone with more than one kid knows life doesn't get busier by addition, it multiplies. Tech pastors running more than one campus know the same...

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Paid to Live Stream

I remember the first live stream where I completely lost the internet … and didn't have a backup plan. In fact, I didn't even have a backup...

7 Ways to Improve Your Live Stream Without Buying New Equipment

A decade ago, if you were streaming you were ahead of the curve, regardless of the quality. Nowadays, you’ll be judged according to a much stricter...

Church Streaming Analytics: Which Metrics Actually Matter?

How many people attend your church weekly? Is that up, down, or about the same as last year?

Chances are, that's a regular conversation at staff...

Easy to Use Streaming Solutions for Churches and Businesses

Live video streaming has gotten to a point where there's really no room for compromise. Whether you've been broadcasting for over a decade or you're...

What Does "Cache Full" Mean? A Simple Explanation (and Why It Matters for Live Streaming)

If you've ever seen the message "cache full," you've probably wondered what it actually means and whether it's something to worry about. The short...

The Best Live Streaming Software for Churches in 2026

Maybe your church is looking to upgrade your live stream.

Or maybe you're exploring streaming for the first time.

Either way, you’ll probably end up...

How to Fix Packet Loss in Live Streaming in 2026

Live events are awesome to take part in.

You mark them on your calendar. You’ll travel hours to be there. The countdown moves from weeks, to days, to...

Encoder SDI Considerations for Real World Live Streaming

If you’re shopping for a live video streaming encoder with SDI compatibility, you’re probably already a little further along than a beginner. With...