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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsTo include background music throughout a Restream pre-recorded YouTube stream, mix the music into the video file before you upload it, then schedule that finished file in Restream. Restream’s documented Music controls are for playback in Restream Studio; its pre-recorded workflow does not document a way to add Studio music to the audio of an already uploaded video.
Choose where the music should be added
| Method | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mix music into the video file before upload | Edit the recording so the music is part of its audio, export it, and schedule the finished file as a pre-recorded event. | Music that should accompany the recording throughout the event, including when it is scheduled to air automatically. |
| Play music in Restream Studio | Select Restream’s built-in music or upload a custom track, then control playback in Studio. | A Studio stream where you want to manage music during the broadcast. |
Restream’s guides explain the Studio music controls and, separately, how to schedule a video file or playlist. They do not say that Studio music is mixed into the audio of a stored pre-recorded video. So if the music must be part of that recording, prepare the file outside Restream first. This is a practical conclusion from the documented workflows, not a claim that Restream includes a video editor. See Restream’s built-in music guide, custom music guide, and pre-recorded event instructions.
Mix the music into your video before uploading
- Choose the track and confirm your rights. Use music you own or have permission to use for the intended video, livestream, and destination. If you plan to use Restream’s music, check its current license and credit requirements before publishing.
- Open the recording in a video editor. Import the video and the music track, then place the music beneath the original audio if you want both to be heard. If you want music only, mute or remove the original audio in the edit.
- Set the timing and levels. Align the music with the portion of the video where it should play. Lower it enough that speech or other important audio remains clear. Preview the beginning, middle, and end, including any transitions or fade-outs.
- Export a finished file that meets Restream’s requirements. Use one of the supported containers and required codecs listed below. Check the exported file—not just the editor’s project—before uploading.
- Upload and schedule the finished file in Restream. The scheduled event uses the audio already in that file; Restream’s pre-recorded instructions do not describe a separate Studio music layer for it.
Meet Restream’s pre-recorded video requirements
Restream lists these requirements for pre-recorded video files. They are the requirements to check for the uploaded file; the separate YouTube streaming recommendations below should not be treated as replacements.
| Setting | Restream pre-recorded requirement |
|---|---|
| Container | MP4, MOV, M4V, or MKV |
| Video encoding | H.264 |
| Audio codec | AAC |
| Keyframe | 2 |
Restream’s separate YouTube streaming settings recommend AAC or MP3 audio, 128 Kbps for stereo or 384 Kbps for 5.1 surround, and a sample rate of 44.1 kHz for stereo or 48 kHz for 5.1. For the pre-recorded upload, use AAC as Restream’s stated mandatory audio codec; the YouTube page’s recommendations are additional streaming guidance, not a substitute for that upload requirement. Requirements and interface details can change, so check Restream’s current file requirements if an upload is rejected.
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Schedule the pre-recorded event for YouTube
- From the Restream home screen, select + New Stream.
- Choose Pre-recorded livestream, then select Video.
- Select a video from Uploads or Recordings, or upload the finished video from your device. Restream calls uploading videos to its storage for pre-recorded events Upload & Stream.
- Enter the event details, including its title, description, date, and time.
- Continue, enable the destinations you want—including YouTube—and create the event.
- Monitor the event as it airs. Restream says a scheduled video event airs automatically at its scheduled time. Its playlist workflow is another option when you want to schedule a sequence of videos; see Restream’s scheduling guide.
When to use Restream Studio music instead
If your broadcast is a Studio stream rather than a scheduled pre-recorded file, Restream documents two ways to add music:
- Built-in music: In Restream Studio, click Music, choose a genre or mood, and control playback and volume. Restream describes this as copyright-free music; check the applicable terms and use rights for your destinations.
- Custom music: Upload audio to Studio’s Custom area, then play it, seek, loop, adjust volume, or reorder tracks. Restream says per-scene music is currently available only for Countdown scenes; otherwise, tracks can be selected and played across the stream.
These are Studio playback controls. They are not documented as a way to edit the soundtrack of a video already selected for a pre-recorded event. For details, see Restream’s guides to copyright-free music and custom music.
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Restream strongly advises against uploading music you do not own or have a license to use. A track being described as copyright-free does not, by itself, establish permission for every use or destination. Confirm that your rights cover the intended video and stream, and keep any license or permission details available.
Restream’s music licensing page says its music can be used free in multimedia projects, including YouTube videos and live streams, under an attribution license. It gives these example credits: “Music from Restream.io (https://restream.io/)” or “Music: “[Song Title]” from Restream.io”. The page also prohibits, among other uses, claiming the music as your own, registering it with Facebook or YouTube Rights Manager, or creating a copyright claim for it. Review the live license terms and include the required credit when you use the music. Restream warns that platforms may shut down streams or impose strikes or penalties over unlicensed music; it does not guarantee that a licensed or “copyright-free” track will never receive a claim.
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Troubleshoot common problems
- The pre-recorded event has no background music. The music may have been played in Studio rather than mixed into the uploaded video. Add it to the video in an editor, export a new file, and upload that version.
- Restream rejects the upload. Verify the container is MP4, MOV, M4V, or MKV; the video uses H.264; the audio uses AAC; and the keyframe setting is 2. Check the exported file’s actual properties rather than relying on the editor’s project settings.
- The music masks speech or starts at the wrong time. Adjust the music track’s level and position in the edit, then listen to the exported file from start to finish before scheduling it.
- A custom track is unavailable in a particular Studio scene. Restream says per-scene music is available only for Countdown scenes. Otherwise, select and play tracks across the stream.
- You are concerned about a copyright claim. Recheck that the license covers the planned use and destination, and follow the license’s credit terms. Restream’s guidance does not establish how YouTube will handle a claim for a particular track or event; consult current YouTube guidance for claim-specific steps.
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