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Learn SHXRM Studio.

Setup, Studio, broadcasting, IRL, Remote Production, Dual Output, OBS workflows and troubleshooting.

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Install SHXRM Studio

Install the Windows application and complete first launch.

  1. Download the official Windows installer when released.
  2. Run Setup and launch SHXRM Studio.
  3. Enter your license key.
  4. Complete the first-run setup guide.
Expected result
SHXRM Studio opens the setup guide and is ready for configuration.
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Run first-time setup

Prepare the app for your first production.

  1. Confirm activation.
  2. Choose Built-in SHXRM Studio or OBS Integration.
  3. Connect Twitch, Kick, YouTube or skip.
  4. Add sources and choose audio devices.
  5. Optionally enable Remote Production with Tailscale.
  6. Choose encoder, resolution, FPS and bitrate.
  7. Run tests and enter Studio.
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Create and manage scenes

Scenes organize complete production layouts.

  1. Open Studio.
  2. Use the Scenes dock and choose Add.
  3. Name the scene, such as Main, Reaction, IRL Mobile or BRB.
  4. Add Sources.
  5. Reorder or duplicate scenes as needed.
Expected result
Selecting a scene updates the active Program composition.
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Use the Audio Mixer

The mixer controls the production audio path.

  1. Confirm the source exists.
  2. Watch the live meter while audio is present.
  3. Adjust the fader.
  4. Use Mute when needed.
  5. Open properties for monitoring, filters and routing.
Expected result
If the meter never moves, verify the selected Windows input and device access.
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Add a Browser Source

Use Browser Sources for alerts, chat overlays, goals, scoreboards and custom web graphics.

  1. Add Source → Browser Source.
  2. Paste the overlay URL.
  3. Set width, height and FPS.
  4. Add custom CSS if needed.
  5. Choose refresh/shutdown behavior.
  6. Enable browser audio control when supported.
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Connect Twitch, Kick or YouTube

Connected accounts use each provider's authorization flow.

  1. Open Broadcast or Settings → Accounts.
  2. Choose a provider and Connect Account.
  3. Complete authorization in the system browser.
  4. Return to SHXRM Studio and confirm Connected.
  5. Use Reauthorize if the account later expires.
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Switch from Desktop to IRL

Move from the desk to a field feed without rebuilding the show.

  1. Prepare an IRL scene and mobile/field source.
  2. Enable IRL mode.
  3. Confirm the field feed is Connected and healthy.
  4. Switch Program to IRL.
  5. Use BRB fallback if the feed drops.
  6. Return to IRL when stable or Main when desktop production resumes.
Expected result
Desktop → IRL → BRB/recovery → IRL/Desktop stays inside one production workflow.
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Set up Tailscale

Tailscale is used for SHXRM Studio's full remote-control workflow.

  1. Install Tailscale on the PC running SHXRM Studio.
  2. Install Tailscale on your phone.
  3. Sign into the same Tailscale account on both.
  4. Enable/detect Tailscale in Remote Production setup.
  5. 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.
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Enable Dual Output

Run Main 16:9 and Vertical 9:16 from a shared production pipeline.

  1. Enable Dual Output.
  2. Configure Main and Vertical canvases.
  3. Assign each source to Main, Vertical or Both.
  4. Arrange the vertical composition.
  5. Assign the appropriate output destination.
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Import from OBS

Import compatible parts of an existing OBS setup or choose OBS Integration.

  1. Choose Built-in SHXRM Studio → Import from OBS.
  2. Review Imported, Needs Attention and Unsupported items.
  3. Verify transforms, browser URLs and audio assignments.
  4. Use OBS Integration when unsupported plugin sources need to remain in OBS.