Overview
Zype Live 3 is Zype’s next-generation live streaming architecture and the foundation for all live workflows going forward.
Live 3 represents a major evolution of Zype’s live capabilities, delivering a more scalable, flexible, and self-service live streaming experience. It introduces a modern backend designed for reliability and scale, while laying the groundwork for advanced live features that will roll out throughout 2026.
This article provides a high-level introduction to Live 3, its core capabilities, and the primary workflows to get started.
This guide is intended as an overview. Detailed walkthroughs, migration steps, and API reference material are covered in the linked articles throughout.
What’s New in Live 3
Live 3 introduces a new backend architecture designed to improve reliability, scalability, and extensibility across all live streaming workflows.
Key Highlights
Modern, scalable live architecture
Faster provisioning and improved performance
Higher resolutions and lower-latency support
Built for long-term extensibility
Self-service live encoder provisioning
Create, configure, and manage live encoders directly in Zype Admin
No manual support intervention required
Consolidated encoder management
Manage encoders, inputs, outputs, and restream destinations in a single, unified workflow
Self-service RTMP reStreaming
Configure and manage RTMP restream destinations directly from Zype Admin
Extended Live DVR & Catch-Up TV
Configurable DVR recording windows
Support for extended DVR durations
Up to 14-day Catch-Up TV support for eligible workflows
Native SSAI ad insertion
Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) with SCTE-35 signaling
SSAI ad macro support aligned with existing Playout capabilities
Enhanced live caption support
Embedded CEA-608/708 closed captions
SCTE-20 caption support for live workflows
Enhanced Zype Live API
Updated API designed to complement Live 3 architecture
Backwards compatibility maintained for existing Live API integrations
Live 3 Capabilities
Available Today
Live 3 currently supports:
Self-service live encoder provisioning
Live channel and event creation
RTMP ingest and restreaming
Configurable Live DVR windows
Live-to-VOD archiving
Manual trimming of live recordings
Native SSAI support with SCTE-35 signaling
Live caption pass-through and encoding
API-driven management and automation
Usage tracking aligned with Analytics 3
Coming Next: 2026 Roadmap Highlights
With Live 3 in place, Zype will continue expanding live capabilities over time, including:
4K+ live encoding and delivery
Expanded ingest protocols (SRT, Zixi, RTP-FEC, RIST, HLS Pull)
Expanded re-streaming protocols (SRT, Zixi)
Low-latency live streaming (tested ~4s glass-to-glass for supported workflows)
Audio normalization
Multi-track audio support
Expanded codec, format, frame rate, and color space support
Live DRM encryption and playback
AI transcription, translation, and captioning
Nielsen ID3 watermarking
Live UI workflow enhancements
Future capabilities will be announced and documented as they become available.
Creating a Live Encoder (Self-Service Provisioning)
Live 3 enables customers to provision live encoders directly within Zype Admin.
High-Level Workflow
Navigate to Live > Manage Encoders 3
Select Add Encoder
Configure encoder settings (region, DVR Duration, options)
Save and provision the encoder
Once provisioned, the encoder becomes available for use with live channels and events.
Configuring the Live DVR Window
Live 3 allows you to configure rolling DVR windows for live channels.
What the DVR Window Controls
How far back viewers can rewind during a live stream
The duration of retained live playback
Basic DVR Configuration
Open the live channel or encoder configuration
Enable DVR
Specify the DVR window length
Save changes
DVR settings apply automatically to supported live playback experiences.
Starting a Live Encoder
Once provisioned, a live encoder can be started at any time.
Basic Steps
Select the encoder under Live > Encoders
Retrieve ingest details (RTMP URL and credentials)
Configure your external encoder or source
Start the encoder
Monitor stream health and status
Live 3 provides real-time status indicators to confirm active streaming.
Creating a Live Event
Live events define discrete live broadcasts and enable post-event workflows such as trimming and archiving.
Creating a Live Event
Navigate to Live > Live Events
Select Create Live Event
Assign an encoder and select your Event Type
Configure event metadata
Schedule the event or start broadcasting immediately
Events can be started immediately or scheduled for a future time.
Trimming a Live Event
After a live event has completed, you can manually trim the recorded content.
Common Use Cases
Remove pre-roll or post-roll content
Exclude technical issues at the beginning or end
Produce a clean on-demand VOD recording for Archive
Basic Trimming Workflow
Open the completed live event
Select Trim Event
Adjust start and end points
Save changes
Trimming updates the archived output without affecting the original live broadcast.
Archiving a Live Event (Live-to-VOD)
Live 3 supports converting completed live events into VOD assets.
How Archiving Works
Live events can be archived as on-demand video
Archived assets behave like standard VOD content
Metadata, thumbnails, and monetization can be managed post-archive
Archiving Workflow
Open the completed live event
Select Archive Event
Confirm archive options
Publish or manage the resulting VOD asset
Using the Live 3 API
Live 3 includes an enhanced API for automation and integrations.
Common API Use Cases
Encoder provisioning and management
Event creation and scheduling
Starting and stopping encoders
Retrieving usage and status data
The existing Live API remains backwards compatible, while new endpoints enable access to Live 3–specific capabilities.
See Live 3 API Documentation for full details.
If you have questions or need help planning your migration, contact Zype Support or your Account Manager.