← Back to topicsInstall SHXRM Studio
Install the Windows application and complete first launch.
- Download the official Windows installer when released.
- Run Setup and launch SHXRM Studio.
- Enter your license key.
- Complete the first-run setup guide.
Expected result
SHXRM Studio opens the setup guide and is ready for configuration.
← Back to topicsRun first-time setup
Prepare the app for your first production.
- Confirm activation.
- Choose Built-in SHXRM Studio or OBS Integration.
- Connect Twitch, Kick, YouTube or skip.
- Add sources and choose audio devices.
- Optionally enable Remote Production with Tailscale.
- Choose encoder, resolution, FPS and bitrate.
- Run tests and enter Studio.
← Back to topicsCreate and manage scenes
Scenes organize complete production layouts.
- Open Studio.
- Use the Scenes dock and choose Add.
- Name the scene, such as Main, Reaction, IRL Mobile or BRB.
- Add Sources.
- Reorder or duplicate scenes as needed.
Expected result
Selecting a scene updates the active Program composition.
← Back to topicsUse the Audio Mixer
The mixer controls the production audio path.
- Confirm the source exists.
- Watch the live meter while audio is present.
- Adjust the fader.
- Use Mute when needed.
- Open properties for monitoring, filters and routing.
Expected result
If the meter never moves, verify the selected Windows input and device access.
← Back to topicsAdd a Browser Source
Use Browser Sources for alerts, chat overlays, goals, scoreboards and custom web graphics.
- Add Source → Browser Source.
- Paste the overlay URL.
- Set width, height and FPS.
- Add custom CSS if needed.
- Choose refresh/shutdown behavior.
- Enable browser audio control when supported.
← Back to topicsConnect Twitch, Kick or YouTube
Connected accounts use each provider's authorization flow.
- Open Broadcast or Settings → Accounts.
- Choose a provider and Connect Account.
- Complete authorization in the system browser.
- Return to SHXRM Studio and confirm Connected.
- Use Reauthorize if the account later expires.
← Back to topicsSwitch from Desktop to IRL
Move from the desk to a field feed without rebuilding the show.
- Prepare an IRL scene and mobile/field source.
- Enable IRL mode.
- Confirm the field feed is Connected and healthy.
- Switch Program to IRL.
- Use BRB fallback if the feed drops.
- Return to IRL when stable or Main when desktop production resumes.
Expected result
Desktop → IRL → BRB/recovery → IRL/Desktop stays inside one production workflow.
← Back to topicsSet up Tailscale
Tailscale is used for SHXRM Studio's full remote-control workflow.
- Install Tailscale on the PC running SHXRM Studio.
- Install Tailscale on your phone.
- Sign into the same Tailscale account on both.
- Enable/detect Tailscale in Remote Production setup.
- Open the mobile controller and test the connection.
Expected result
Remote Production should show Connected and the phone should load the lightweight Program monitor and controls.
← Back to topicsEnable Dual Output
Run Main 16:9 and Vertical 9:16 from a shared production pipeline.
- Enable Dual Output.
- Configure Main and Vertical canvases.
- Assign each source to Main, Vertical or Both.
- Arrange the vertical composition.
- Assign the appropriate output destination.
← Back to topicsImport from OBS
Import compatible parts of an existing OBS setup or choose OBS Integration.
- Choose Built-in SHXRM Studio → Import from OBS.
- Review Imported, Needs Attention and Unsupported items.
- Verify transforms, browser URLs and audio assignments.
- Use OBS Integration when unsupported plugin sources need to remain in OBS.