FAQ

Last updated 8 August 2026

Answers to common questions about Backstage setup, configuration, and behaviour.

Question	Topic
What is the difference between a Display and a Surface?	Scene setup
What video formats does Backstage support?	Assets
Why do i hear no audio output?	Audio
How do I loop Video or Audio?	Sequences
Can I mix 8-bit and 10-bit outputs on the same server?	Outputs

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Reference — control-by-control detail for every window, every node, the show-control protocol, and the supported formats and hardware.
Troubleshooting — if something is not working rather than not understood.
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