streaming bitrates

joesushi · 21st February 2003, 17:58

I have a cable connection. What bitrate should i stream at? Also, what should my max listener number be. One more question, can i go live with this ip address: 67.84.20.128 port: 1278?

Timewell · 21st February 2003, 18:13

Try 56kps, 44100Hz, Stereo. The number of listeners depends on how much bandwidth your server has. I recommned 32 for now but it may be too much for your server.

The port should be 8000 I think...

joesushi · 21st February 2003, 18:28

thanks a bunch

FesterHead · 21st February 2003, 18:38

You need to decide what quality you want and what your target listener base is going to be.

Modem uers? -> 24kbps 22kHz mono
Broadband users? -> 56kbps 22kHz mono to 56kpbs 22kHz stereo and above.

You'll need to use the calculators to determine your upload and maximum number of listeners for whatever bitrate you choose.

Check out the Sticky post titled:
SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME!

Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled:
1. DNAS Stuff -> Bandwidth -> DSLReports Bandwidth tester(Only be concerned with the UPLOAD bandwidth)
2. DNAS Stuff -> Bandwidth -> CasterClub's Listener Calculator
3. DNAS Stuff -> Bandwidth -> CasterClub's Bandwidth Calculator

Use 1 to find your upload.
Use 2 to determine the number of listeners you can support at your selected streaming bitrate.

Additionally, your listeners download needs to exceed your streaming bitrate.

Jay (KXRM) also has a Bandwidth Calculator.

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joesushi Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 63	streaming bitrates I have a cable connection. What bitrate should i stream at? Also, what should my max listener number be. One more question, can i go live with this ip address: 67.84.20.128 port: 1278?

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21st February 2003, 18:13	#2
Timewell Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22	Try 56kps, 44100Hz, Stereo. The number of listeners depends on how much bandwidth your server has. I recommned 32 for now but it may be too much for your server. The port should be 8000 I think...

21st February 2003, 18:28	#3
joesushi Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 63	thanks a bunch

21st February 2003, 18:38	#4
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,108	You need to decide what quality you want and what your target listener base is going to be. Modem uers? -> 24kbps 22kHz mono Broadband users? -> 56kbps 22kHz mono to 56kpbs 22kHz stereo and above. You'll need to use the calculators to determine your upload and maximum number of listeners for whatever bitrate you choose. Check out the Sticky post titled: SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME! Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled: 1. DNAS Stuff -> Bandwidth -> DSLReports Bandwidth tester(Only be concerned with the UPLOAD bandwidth) 2. DNAS Stuff -> Bandwidth -> CasterClub's Listener Calculator 3. DNAS Stuff -> Bandwidth -> CasterClub's Bandwidth Calculator Use 1 to find your upload. Use 2 to determine the number of listeners you can support at your selected streaming bitrate. Additionally, your listeners download needs to exceed your streaming bitrate. Jay (KXRM) also has a Bandwidth Calculator.