Understanding Your Monthly Usage: Simple Breakdown
Only pay for what you need - stay in control of your costs!

• Monthly Usage = Storage + Bandwidth

• Storage includes all your recorded media—both uploaded files and saved live stream recordings—stored in your account.

• Bandwidth is the data sent when someone watches your live or recorded content. Each view uses bandwidth.

• Storage is cumulative, meaning it grows as you add more content. Bandwidth resets each month.

• You can control your usage by adjusting your live stream and storage bitrates and managing your stored media. Higher bitrates mean better quality, but they also create larger files and use more bandwidth. Find the balance that matches your budget. We are here and happy to help!

Understanding Usage & Managing Your Consumption

You have full control over your media usage! What you send to us, we deliver - so optimizing your settings can help you maximize your plan.

Bitrate Matters – Higher bitrates improve quality but also create larger files, which consume your storage and bandwidth more quickly. The key is to use the lowest bitrate that still looks great for your content.

Optimize for Church Services – Unlike fast-paced sports broadcasts, church services have minimal motion. There's no need to overdo your bitrate settings - keep it efficient and effective.

Stretch Your Usage Further – Manage your media wisely to get the most out of your plan. If you need guidance, we’re here to help!

How Bitrate Affects File Size

The quality of your media directly impacts file size. Higher bitrates result in better quality but also larger files. Here are some examples:

• 1-hour video at 1,500 Kbps → 0.64 GB

• 1-hour video at 3,000 Kbps → 1.29 GB

• 1-hour audio at 32 Kbps → 0.014 GB (14 MB)

• 1-hour audio at 96 Kbps → 0.041 GB (41 MB)

To optimize usage, choose the lowest bitrate that still delivers great quality for your content!