Premium 1080p Stream Settings
CI.ME 1080p Premium passes 8,500 kbps video and AAC 320 kbps audio through without re-encoding for about 1 second of latency, at a 27% revenue share.
Overview
1080p Premium is a high-quality streaming mode designed to maximize video and audio quality.
1080p60 streaming
Fixed video bitrate of 8,500 kbps
AAC 320 kbps high-quality audio
Video and audio passthrough streaming
Approximately 1 second of low-latency playback
Revenue share: 27% (19% for Partner Streamers)
Unlike Standard Stream, 1080p Premium does not re-encode your video or audio on CI.ME's servers. Instead, your stream is delivered directly to viewers using passthrough streaming.
This provides a higher-quality viewing experience for content where image and audio quality matter most, including gaming, music, and live performances.
1. Copy Your Stream Key and Server URL

Open CI.ME Studio → [Live Dashboard] → [Stream Setup].
Copy your Stream Key.
Select 1080p Premium under Streaming Mode and copy the Server URL.
2. Set up OBS
Before configuring OBS, we recommend creating a new profile or duplicating an existing one. This helps prevent accidental changes to your current setup and makes it easier to manage multiple streaming configurations.
Open: OBS → [Settings] → [Stream]
Setting
Value
Service
Custom
Server
Server URL copied from CI.ME Studio
Stream Key
Stream Key provided by CI.ME Studio
3. Recommended Settings
To get the best experience with 1080p Premium, we recommend the following settings:
Because 1080p Premium uses passthrough streaming, your selected video and audio settings will be delivered directly to viewers without being re-encoded by CI.ME.
Setting
Recommended Value
Resolution
1920 × 1080
Frame Rate
60 FPS
Keyframe Interval
1 second
Video Bitrate
8,500 kbps (CBR)
Audio Bitrate
320 kbps
Audio Sample Rate
48 kHz
4. Go Live
Once your setup is complete, click Start Streaming in OBS to begin broadcasting on CI.ME.
If your stream doesn't go live, check the following:
The Service in OBS is set to Custom
The Server URL has been entered correctly
The Stream Key has been entered correctly
Frequently Asked Questions
Update: 7/06/26
Last updated
Was this helpful?