Using Barix Instreamer to Stream Audio to PrestoSports
BARIX INSTREAMER SETUP
Initial device setup and accessing the Barix Instreamer admin page
To set up your Instreamer, first connect the device to the network through the rear ethernet port, then plug in the USB power cord. All Barix Instreamers come configured to negotiate an IP address once they're connected to a network and powered on, and then announce that IP address through the front audio port. Plug in speakers or headphones to the front audio port and power on the Instreamer to hear the device's assigned IP address. Navigate to that IP address in your preferred web browser to access the device administration page.
Device configuration
Click the CONFIGURATION link in the top navigation bar. Ignore the basic settings displayed by default and select "Advanced Settings" from the navigation menu on the left. Individual category settings should be as follows:
Network
Leave as-is. This should not require any special configuration.
Audio
AUDIO SETTINGS
Input Source Line stereo ▾
Audio Format MPEG1 / 44.1 kHz (MP3) ▾
MPEG bitrade mode VBR ▾
MPEG Encoding quality 0 Lowest ▾
Please note: While it is tempting to raise the encoding quality, the actual difference in sound from doing so is negligible, while introducing greater potential for network issues at multiple points between the source and end users. Ensure MPEG encoding quality is set to 0 to avoid stream interruptions and maximize stability.
Streaming
STREAMING SETTINGS
Streaming Mode send always ▾
Buffer Underrun Mode (TCP) skip ▾
Stream Packet Strategy optimal package ▾
UDB Tx Source Port 0
SHOUTCAST/ICECAST SETTINGS
Own Name — Your choice. See description in Help section on right side of the page
Radio Path /streamname
icy-url / SIP user <a href="http://i1.stretchinternet.com:8000/streamname">http://i1.stretchinternet.com:8000/streamname</a>
icy-genre — Your choice. "Sports" is a common example, though genre is really completely optional.
Shoutcast stream private ▾
Please note: The Icecast mount point streamname here is given only as an example.Please replace any instance of streamname in this guide with your actual given mount point name.
STREAMING DESTINATIONS
# | Conn. type | Enter IP Address or Domain Name | Port |
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1 |
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I/O & Serial
Leave as-is.
Control & SNMP
Leave as-is.
Security
SECURITY SETTINGS
Icecast/Shoutcast stream
Make sure to hit the "Apply" button below the left menu to confirm all settings.