Grow your live broadcast audience with Spalk.
Our Virtual Sportscasting Studio makes it easy for you to produce live commentary for your broadcasts directly from the Pixellot console.
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Welcome to Spalk!
We are excited to have you using our software to add commentary to your Pixellot live streams. On this page you will find resources that can help you begin your broadcasting journey and make sure you can produce the highest quality live stream for your club, school or league.
Commentary Checklist
PC or Laptop
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
CPU: Quad Core i5 1.4GHz
Memory: 8GB DDR3
Software Requirements
Modern operating system: Windows 10,
Mac OS X 10.14 or later
Internet
Minimum requirement:
10 Mb downlink, 10 Mbps uplink, ping < 100ms.
Ethernet to device preferred.
Secondary connection available in a tethered mobile device with minimum 4G capability
Google Chrome
Spalk commentary studio only works with Google Chrome. You will need Google Chrome: Version 93.0 or later for a successful live commentary coverage
Microphone
Microphone recommendations:
Lip-Ribbon Microphones
USB streaming mics
XLR to USB converters or USB microphones acceptable
Headphones
Headphones or earphones are needed. Output audio should not be played through any external speakers. Wireless headphones are also acceptable
Environment
No background noise
Close all windows
Ensure no interruptions during broadcast
Put a sign on the door
Check for echo/hollow sound
Commentator James Poovey and his home studio setup
Getting Started
In this video, we will show you all the requirements needed for you to start commentary using Spalk Studio
Logging onto Spalk
This video is about how to log into your Spalk account for doing live commentary
Preparing for your Game Day
Here is a quick video guide on how to prepare for your game day with Spalk
Troubleshooting Audio Issues
There are two easy methods to troubleshoot audio issues during your game day. Take a look at how easy it is to fix your audio
Example of a recent event we covered
Here’s what a successful broadcast should look like
If you require any additional information, tutorial videos, FAQ’s and best practices please visit our Knowledge Base
We are excited for you to begin your broadcasting journey here with Spalk!