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= Broadcasting Software =
 
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RadioReference provides customized broadcast software for users that want to broadcast their feeds from a Windows based PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista).  This download and setup information is sent to every feed provider when their feed application is approved. (Note: Software and setup information is sent to the email on your RadioReference account)
 
RadioReference provides customized broadcast software for users that want to broadcast their feeds from a Windows based PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista).  This download and setup information is sent to every feed provider when their feed application is approved. (Note: Software and setup information is sent to the email on your RadioReference account)
  
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The alternate port numbers are typically used to get around firewall problems.
 
The alternate port numbers are typically used to get around firewall problems.
  
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You may also need to set up your router to do port forward.
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You may also need to use port forwarding on your router to allow your feed through.
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Contact your router manufacturer for these details.
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=== Note on Streaming ===
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Other running software like music, games or VOIP services (Skype, Magic Jack, Vonage, OOMA), automatic software updates etc, can disrupt your streaming software and computer settings taking your feed offline.
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Computer input timing, audio input selection, volume levels are just some of the aspects that can be changed to the point of poor audio, no audio or your feed going offline completely.
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If you are using a VOIP service, we may be hearing your conversation as it may be broadcast to the world. Open Microphones are a problem. Please turn your Mic OFF.
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We hear a lot of private household conversations when the Mic is on.
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It's best to not to use these and other services on the streaming computer.
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=== RR Live Audio Standard Feed Sampling and Bit Rates ===
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*'''Sample Rate:''' 22050hz (22.050Khz) (For all feeds)
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*'''Bit Rate:''' 16kbs CBR for a mono (one) radio feed
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*'''Bit Rate:''' 32kbs CBR for a stereo (two) radio feed
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*'''Channels:''' 1 = Mono, 2 = Stereo
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Please do not select VBR (Variable Bit Rate) or Joint Stereo.<br>
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Settings lower than these results in the feed not sounding as good as it can.<br>
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Settings higher than these are not allowed and results in higher costs to RR in hosting the feed.<br>
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In all cases:<br>
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The same audio will come out both speakers for the listener for a mono feed.<br>
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The correct stereo audio will come out the left & right speakers for the listener for a stereo feed.<br>
  
 
=== Alternative Broadcasting Clients ===
 
=== Alternative Broadcasting Clients ===
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* [[ScannerCast Setup Instructions]]
 
* [[ScannerCast Setup Instructions]]
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* [[ProScan Scancast Setup Instructions]]
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* [[Media:OddcastSetup.zip|Oddcast/Edcast Setup]] by Oddsock.org
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* [http://www.spacialaudio.com/?page=simplecast SimpleCast] from SpacialAudio
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* [[RadioFeed Setup Instructions]] by Proscan.org http://www.proscan.org/
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* [http://spacial.com/sam-cast SimpleCast/SAMCast] by Spacial.com
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* [http://www.nch.com.au/streaming/index.html BroadWave] - Serve up to 8 separate live audio streams from the single PC. Needs a sound card like this: [http://www.m-audio.com/products/view/delta-1010lt Delta 1010LT] 10 channel sound card.
  
 
Mac
 
Mac
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* [[Live Audio/Ubuntu_Darkice|Ubuntu and Darkice Configuration HOWTO]]
 
* [[Live Audio/Ubuntu_Darkice|Ubuntu and Darkice Configuration HOWTO]]
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* [[Ezstream on linux]]
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* [[Ices]]
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* [[liquidsoap]]
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* [[Streaming with Trunk Recorder and Liquidsoap|Trunk Recorder & liquidsoap HOWTO]]
  
 
Standalone (no computer needed)
 
Standalone (no computer needed)
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* [[Barix Instreamer 100 Network Audio Encoder Setup Instructions]]
 
* [[Barix Instreamer 100 Network Audio Encoder Setup Instructions]]
  
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=== Related Software ===
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[[Category:Online Radios]]
 
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[[Category:FAQ]]
 
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[[Category:Live Audio Broadcasting]]
 
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==Connecting your Equipment==
 
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How to connect your radio to your computer:
 
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This is a basic how to on connecting your radio to your computer.
 
  
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There may be other methods but these instructions will work and provide a good quality feed.
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* [[Cat-streamer]] - Integrate metadata into your Icecast stream (Uniden DMA scanners only)
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These instructions assume that the feed owner has a standard computer card with stereo 1/8’ mini connectors and a radio with a mono 1/8’ mini connector for the headphone output.
 
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'''There are two basic setup’s:'''
 
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* A mono feed using a single radio
 
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* A stereo feed using two radios as follows:
 
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    One radio for the left side audio
 
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    One radio for the right side audio
 
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'''For a Mono Feed:'''<br/>
 
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One radio is needed.<br/>
 
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You will need a stereo “Y” cable on the computer side to have access to just the left side audio input.
 
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Here is what is needed for most setup’s: 1ea Radio Shack #42-2472 Cable and 1ea Radio Shack #42-492 Cable
 
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* Connect the radio audio output (line or headphone) to the left side in on your computer or other streaming device.
 
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  Most of the time this will be a 1/8 mini mono output on the radio.
 
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* Plug the 1/8 mono mini connector (42-2472) into the radio audio output.
 
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* Plug the 1/8 stereo mini connector of the “Y” cable (42-492) into the computer audio input.
 
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* Connect the RCA F-Mail of 42-2472 to the left (white) RCA of 42-492. The red is not used.
 
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* Determine whether the computer sound card input is Mic or line in. Best is line in but Mic in will do.
 
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* Set the streaming software or audio parameters as follows: Mono, 16khz, MP3 and make sure the software sees the correct computer sound card & the correct input.
 
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'''For a stereo feed:'''<br/>
 
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Two radios are needed.<br/>
 
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You will need a stereo “Y” cable on the computer side to have access to just the left side audio input.
 
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Here is what is needed for most setup’s: 2ea Radio Shack #42-2472 Cable and 1ea Radio Shack #42-492 Cable
 
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* Connect radio #1 audio output (line or headphone) to the left side in on your computer or other streaming device.
 
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* Connect radio #2 audio output (line or headphone) to the right side in on your computer or other streaming device
 
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  Most of the time this will be a 1/8 mini mono output on each radio.
 
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* Plug the 1/8 mono mini connector (42-2472) into each radio audio output.
 
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* Plug the 1/8 stereo mini connector of the “Y” cable (42-492) into the computer audio input.
 
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* Connect the RCA F-Mail of 42-2472 from radio #1 to the left (white) RCA of 42-492.
 
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* Connect the RCA F-Mail of 42-2472 from radio #1 to the right (red) RCA of 42-492.
 
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* Determine whether the computer sound card input is Mic or line in. Best is line in but Mic in will do.
 
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* Set the streaming software or audio parameters as follows: Stereo, 32khz, MP3 and make sure the software sees the correct computer sound card and the correct input.
 
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'''Notes:'''<br/>
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Go to [[Setting up your Broadcasting Station]]<br>
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Line output of the radio to line in on the compute is the best connection as this gives the cleanest audio.
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Return to [[Live Audio]]
  
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Uniden’s call the line output “Record” and is located on the rear of the radio.
 
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The Record output needs to be turn ON via the software to activate it for use.
 
  
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If you need to use the headphone output of the radio to Mic in on the computer you will need to watch your audio levels on both the radio and computer. It is very easy to overdrive the audio.
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[[Category:Online Radios]]
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[[Category:Live Audio FAQ]]
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Try to not use the speaker output of the radio because the output level maybe too high for the computer input and cause distortion. If this is all you have, keep the level low.
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[[Category:Software FAQ]]
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The use of an audio isolator can help to eliminate hum between radio and computer due to a miss match in grounds.
 
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Radio Shack has an isolator here: Audio Isolator
 

Latest revision as of 19:06, 1 September 2023

RadioReference provides customized broadcast software for users that want to broadcast their feeds from a Windows based PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista). This download and setup information is sent to every feed provider when their feed application is approved. (Note: Software and setup information is sent to the email on your RadioReference account)

For individuals who want to use alternative software, the Icecast configuration settings you should use to configure the client you select can be found at the bottom of the owner's page for your feed.

When configuring a client, for a mono feed select a bitrate of 16kbps, for a stereo feed (where you have two scanners providing the audio) use a bitrate of 32kbps. In both cases, select a samplerate of 22050Hz to make sure the audio is compatible with as many players as possible.

RR Live Audio Streaming Ports

The RR Live Audio application normally uses port 80. You can also use ports 8000, 8080, or 8500. The alternate port numbers are typically used to get around firewall problems.

You may also need to use port forwarding on your router to allow your feed through.

Note on Streaming

Other running software like music, games or VOIP services (Skype, Magic Jack, Vonage, OOMA), automatic software updates etc, can disrupt your streaming software and computer settings taking your feed offline.

Computer input timing, audio input selection, volume levels are just some of the aspects that can be changed to the point of poor audio, no audio or your feed going offline completely.

If you are using a VOIP service, we may be hearing your conversation as it may be broadcast to the world. Open Microphones are a problem. Please turn your Mic OFF. We hear a lot of private household conversations when the Mic is on.

It's best to not to use these and other services on the streaming computer.

RR Live Audio Standard Feed Sampling and Bit Rates

  • Sample Rate: 22050hz (22.050Khz) (For all feeds)
  • Bit Rate: 16kbs CBR for a mono (one) radio feed
  • Bit Rate: 32kbs CBR for a stereo (two) radio feed
  • Channels: 1 = Mono, 2 = Stereo

Please do not select VBR (Variable Bit Rate) or Joint Stereo.

Settings lower than these results in the feed not sounding as good as it can.
Settings higher than these are not allowed and results in higher costs to RR in hosting the feed.

In all cases:
The same audio will come out both speakers for the listener for a mono feed.
The correct stereo audio will come out the left & right speakers for the listener for a stereo feed.

Alternative Broadcasting Clients

Windows

Mac

Linux

Standalone (no computer needed)

Related Software

  • Cat-streamer - Integrate metadata into your Icecast stream (Uniden DMA scanners only)

Go to Setting up your Broadcasting Station
Return to Live Audio

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