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TAO 1pro streaming, recording, and NDI behavior
TAO 1pro streaming, recording, and NDI behavior
Overview
TAO 1pro behavior changes noticeably with firmware level. Most recording, streaming, and NDI complaints should be reviewed against firmware version before deeper troubleshooting.
Applies to
TAO 1pro
Recording stops after a few seconds
- Update to a recent firmware release. Earlier builds were reported to stop recording automatically after around six seconds.
- Confirm the USB icon is green before assuming the storage device is ready.
Streaming to YouTube
- Follow the TAO 1pro YouTube setup guide exactly.
- When combining the stream URL and stream key in a text file, include a slash between them and save the file in the required .ini form.
NDI and platform limits
- TAO 1pro can decode NDI with external workflows such as OBS or vMix, but the exact method depends on the chosen receiver workflow.
- Current firmware guidance indicates NDI|HX support rather than FULL NDI output.
- TAO 1pro can stream to multiple platforms, but real-world success depends on bandwidth and stable network conditions.
Feature interaction limits
- Recording, RTMP encoding, NDI encoding, and image analysis do not all run freely together. In practice, only one heavy encode path should be active if you want predictable quality.
- PIP is not available during streaming in the referenced firmware guidance.
- Media playback of recorded files is not currently a supported TAO 1pro feature.
References
- Firmware package hub: https://rgblinkw3media9490.blob.core.windows.net/product-images/documents/support-faq/01_Latest_Firmware.zip
- YouTube setup guide: https://rgblinkw3media9490.blob.core.windows.net/product-images/documents/support-faq/TAO1pro_Streaming_to_YouTube.pdf
- YouTube setup video: https://rgblinkw3media9490.blob.core.windows.net/product-images/documents/support-faq/How_to_stream_on_Youtube.mp4
- OBS NDI decoder reference: https://rgblinkw3media9490.blob.core.windows.net/product-images/documents/support-faq/NDI_EN_OBS.docx
- vMix NDI decoder reference: https://rgblinkw3media9490.blob.core.windows.net/product-images/documents/support-faq/NDI_EN_vMix.doc