Mixcloud Live

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On the record

Audience

Mixcloud describes itself as a streaming platform for music communities, including DJs, radio stations and producers.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Community chat

Live streams include a chatroom for creators to build relationships with their community.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Company history

Mixcloud says it built its platform in 2008 to help people share mixes with fellow music lovers.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Free tier

Mixcloud says the platform is free to use on its basic plan; the Pro comparison shows live streaming as a Pro feature.help.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Live audio archive

Creators can upload the recording after a live show to archive its audio.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Live viewing limits

Live streams can be viewed on the Mixcloud app, desktop website or mobile browser, but are not available via Sonos or the Apple TV app.help.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Plan requirement

Going live requires a Mixcloud Pro subscription, a live-stream-capable computer, a steady internet connection and RTMP-compatible streaming software.help.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Privacy and security

Mixcloud says it uses physical, electronic and managerial safeguards, including a security breach protocol, while noting that it cannot guarantee complete security.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Product

Mixcloud Live lets creators live stream on a licensed platform that identifies the tunes played and pays royalties to artists.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Social promotion

The Pro feature comparison lists promotion of live streams on Facebook and Twitch.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Paid from

11.25mixcloud.com · read 20 Sep 2026

Streaming software

Mixcloud recommends OBS Studio and supports streaming software compatible with RTMP, including Restream, XSplit, Streamlabs OBS, Wirecast, vMix and Lightstream.help.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Stream settings

Mixcloud recommends 720p video, 320k audio, 30 fps and a 2-second keyframe interval for live streams.help.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Support

Mixcloud directs users who need further streaming help to a support form and lists [email protected] for stream troubleshooting.help.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Tips

Viewers can support creators in real time with tips during live streams.mixcloud.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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