Running multiple encoders on one computer

You can run multiple instances of Windows Media Encoder on a single computer provided the computer is powerful enough to support them. By running multiple instances of the encoder, you can:

• Simultaneously broadcast separate streams at different bit rates.
• Simultaneously convert multiple files to Windows Media Format.
• Use a multiple-port device as your source, and then stream the encoded content from each port to different locations.

If you decide to run multiple encoders on one computer, keep in mind that input devices can be used by only one process at a time, so you might want to install several audio and video capture cards. For optimal performance, use a computer with two or more processors.

Related topics

• System configuration options