dedicated DSP machine

playgodradio · 12th June 2003, 14:32

I'm considering purchasing a new machine just for storing mp3s and streaming them to my server.

What is the recommended processor and memory requirements for such a machine. Note that I won't be getting external connections to that machine. Just broadcasting to a separate server. I'll prolly only require WinXP, WWWinamp, and WA with a DSP running. I'm thinking
1.8GHz or lower
256MB RAM
Big ass HD

suggestions? Is this maybe too much power? should i have a weaker processor or less memory and save money?

and comments appreciated, you are were so helpful last time thanks for the help if I hadn't said it yet.

playgodradio · 12th June 2003, 14:33

oops. also streaming at 56kpbs

matt2kjones · 12th June 2003, 14:55

to encode mp3's u dont need a powerful system, a 500Mhz, 256MB Ram system would run it fine

also u look as if u want to do the system well, if so i recommend you try out www.spacialaudio.com and check out sam as an alternative to using winamp to broadcast

playgodradio · 12th June 2003, 15:25

Some things I'm having trouble understanding.

- is this just software? or is it a hardware thing with custom software
- does it have support for song requests over the web?
- any idea what the system reqs for either SAM or SimpleCast are?

jagwac · 12th June 2003, 15:58

Hmm...I guess the SAM website must be down otherwise I am sure you would go there and find out the specs on your own.

Or wait...Google must be down again.

playgodradio · 12th June 2003, 16:08

I couldnt see the specs there on the website.
and i was hoping someone could speak from experience, I trust it more than a manufacturer's suggestion.

DJHotIce · 12th June 2003, 16:11

haha. Well. I wouldn't see why you'd wish to stream at 56K because at that rate you could only support 1 listner! at 28K. I recomend getting a fast ISP then you'd be able to support more listners.

I recomend any pentium proccessor with at least 1.8gigahertz
128meg of DDR memory minimum. LOTTA Disk space err lets do 80gigs!

G force card: doesn't matter which one.
and any old soundcard, non soundblaster related

jagwac · 12th June 2003, 16:13

go here http://www.spacialaudio.com/knowledge/

and...oh WOW! (read sarcasm) a simple seach on Google found this...

System Requirements: 350Mhz, 64RAM, 50MB disk space.

playgodradio · 12th June 2003, 16:15

I don't understand why streaming to a server at Bean-net at 56k will mean I can have one listener at 28k.

And I'm on cable which is the best I do right now.
I plan on a 120GB HD and why do you think I'm going to need a G force? I won't even have the monitor connected to it half the time.

DJHotIce · 12th June 2003, 16:15

But don't forget about the systems overhang

DJHotIce · 12th June 2003, 16:20

oops sorry. my bad

DJHotIce · 12th June 2003, 16:22

Quote:

Originally posted by playgodradio
Some things I'm having trouble understanding.

- is this just software? or is it a hardware thing with custom software
- does it have support for song requests over the web?

1. custom software, no hardware required.

2. has support for requests. Take a look at my SAM site: http://request.talksoftnetwork.com

playgodradio · 12th June 2003, 18:24

Looks good... did that require alot of custom coding or was most of it plugnplay? I can do custom stuff if I have to, but I'd prefer not to.

FesterHead · 12th June 2003, 18:30

Most of it is plug-n-play. Some of it is custom work.

DJHotIce, like myself, started with the default PHP samweb interface provided with SAM2.

Where you go from there, is up to you.

Compare DJHotIce site with my site and you'll notice the similarities.

DJHotIce · 12th June 2003, 20:35

love it that my work is being noticed !!

global_groove6 · 12th June 2003, 20:40

looks good guys, check out my SAM2 site:

http://planetsoulnetwork.com/samPHPweb/playing.php

12th June 2003, 14:32	#1
playgodradio Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	dedicated DSP machine I'm considering purchasing a new machine just for storing mp3s and streaming them to my server. What is the recommended processor and memory requirements for such a machine. Note that I won't be getting external connections to that machine. Just broadcasting to a separate server. I'll prolly only require WinXP, WWWinamp, and WA with a DSP running. I'm thinking 1.8GHz or lower 256MB RAM Big ass HD suggestions? Is this maybe too much power? should i have a weaker processor or less memory and save money? and comments appreciated, you are were so helpful last time thanks for the help if I hadn't said it yet.

12th June 2003, 14:55	#3
matt2kjones Major Dude Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 929	to encode mp3's u dont need a powerful system, a 500Mhz, 256MB Ram system would run it fine also u look as if u want to do the system well, if so i recommend you try out www.spacialaudio.com and check out sam as an alternative to using winamp to broadcast TDD House & Trance Radio: [ 64k Stream \| Visit Site ]

12th June 2003, 16:11	#7
DJHotIce Forum Loser (Forum King) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: That place I can't remember the name. Posts: 4,617	haha. Well. I wouldn't see why you'd wish to stream at 56K because at that rate you could only support 1 listner! at 28K. I recomend getting a fast ISP then you'd be able to support more listners. I recomend any pentium proccessor with at least 1.8gigahertz 128meg of DDR memory minimum. LOTTA Disk space err lets do 80gigs! G force card: doesn't matter which one. and any old soundcard, non soundblaster related -DJHotIce Bounce Multimedia - Professional Web Design

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12th June 2003, 14:33	#2
playgodradio Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	oops. also streaming at 56kpbs

12th June 2003, 15:25	#4
playgodradio Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	Some things I'm having trouble understanding. - is this just software? or is it a hardware thing with custom software - does it have support for song requests over the web? - any idea what the system reqs for either SAM or SimpleCast are?

12th June 2003, 15:58	#5
jagwac Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 480	Hmm...I guess the SAM website must be down otherwise I am sure you would go there and find out the specs on your own. Or wait...Google must be down again.

12th June 2003, 16:08	#6
playgodradio Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	I couldnt see the specs there on the website. and i was hoping someone could speak from experience, I trust it more than a manufacturer's suggestion.

12th June 2003, 16:13	#8
jagwac Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 480	go here http://www.spacialaudio.com/knowledge/ and...oh WOW! (read sarcasm) a simple seach on Google found this... System Requirements: 350Mhz, 64RAM, 50MB disk space.

12th June 2003, 18:24	#13
playgodradio Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	Looks good... did that require alot of custom coding or was most of it plugnplay? I can do custom stuff if I have to, but I'd prefer not to.

12th June 2003, 18:30	#14
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,108	Most of it is plug-n-play. Some of it is custom work. DJHotIce, like myself, started with the default PHP samweb interface provided with SAM2. Where you go from there, is up to you. Compare DJHotIce site with my site and you'll notice the similarities.

12th June 2003, 20:35	#15
DJHotIce Forum Loser (Forum King) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: That place I can't remember the name. Posts: 4,617	love it that my work is being noticed !! -DJHotIce Bounce Multimedia - Professional Web Design

12th June 2003, 20:40	#16
global_groove6 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 391	looks good guys, check out my SAM2 site: http://planetsoulnetwork.com/samPHPweb/playing.php PlanetSoul Network Tune-in @128kbps\|32kbps

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