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Running multiple encoders on one computer

You can run multiple instances of Windows Media Encoder on a single computer provided the computer is powerful enough to support them. Each instance of the encoder can support multiple source groups. Running multiple instances of the encoder enables you to:

If you decide to run multiple encoders on one computer, keep in mind that input devices can be used by only one process at a time, so you might want to install several audio and video capture cards. For optimal performance, use a computer with two or more processors.

To start each instance of the encoder, click Start, and then click Programs/Windows Media/Windows Media Encoder.

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