Encoder Settings Below 24kbps

triple_nickel · 11th May 2006, 15:09

I've searched the forums without success concerning this issue.

We broadcast spoken word (no music) using ShoutCast.

Everything works fine with our current configuration however we could broadcast our stream at a bitrate that is at below the lowest available default setting without a substantial difference to our listeners.

In theory, doing that should allow us to add more simultaneous users and/or will reduce our monthly bandwidth usage.

My old "Total Recorder" program would allow us drop recording settings down to as low as 8khz, 8bit, mono. I don't know that we want to go quite that low, but is there a solution to add lower bitrate settings or a different encoder to Shoutcast?

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

hackerdork · 11th May 2006, 17:22

It looks like the DSP only supports down to 24k, 22050 mono. I even made changed to plugins/dsp_sc.ini and made it 8 bit, 8000 mono and made the file read only. The DSP will downcoded only to 24k, 22050 mono.

So that as low as it will go, its not the output plugin, it is a limitation in the shoutcast DSP (DNAS)

~ D

drewbar · 11th May 2006, 18:49

You can use the older DSP, though.
http://sawgweb.com/sawgstuff/shoutcast/dsp180.exe

triple_nickel · 12th May 2006, 00:54

Will I need to "uninstall" the newer DSP first?

I hate to screw up something that does already work.

hackerdork · 12th May 2006, 01:30

yes

but all the DSP is a DLL and some ini files

at this point it cant hurt more than it all ready does.

~ D

triple_nickel · 12th May 2006, 01:49

Thanks for all the assistance.

Does anyone have a link to FAQ's and help files for DSP 1.80?

I'm feeling my way around in coming up with the correct settings to get live streaming through the Audio-In jack of my sound card with 1.80

It makes you appreciate how seamless the 1.9x configuration is.

hackerdork · 12th May 2006, 02:15

The setup should be the same as 1.9x, soundcard mode and adjust your soundcard mixer accordingly. check out http://www.streamsolutions.co.uk , and look at their tutorials DECKS/Mics

~ D

11th May 2006, 15:09	#1
triple_nickel Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	Encoder Settings Below 24kbps I've searched the forums without success concerning this issue. We broadcast spoken word (no music) using ShoutCast. Everything works fine with our current configuration however we could broadcast our stream at a bitrate that is at below the lowest available default setting without a substantial difference to our listeners. In theory, doing that should allow us to add more simultaneous users and/or will reduce our monthly bandwidth usage. My old "Total Recorder" program would allow us drop recording settings down to as low as 8khz, 8bit, mono. I don't know that we want to go quite that low, but is there a solution to add lower bitrate settings or a different encoder to Shoutcast? Thanks in advance for the assistance.

11th May 2006, 17:22	#2
hackerdork Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Circa sometime. Posts: 3,297	It looks like the DSP only supports down to 24k, 22050 mono. I even made changed to plugins/dsp_sc.ini and made it 8 bit, 8000 mono and made the file read only. The DSP will downcoded only to 24k, 22050 mono. So that as low as it will go, its not the output plugin, it is a limitation in the shoutcast DSP (DNAS) ~ D ~ According to the ship's log we're down to our last 3000 vomit bags.It'll never be enough. search the forums! don't PM me on how-to, or ask me to setup you system. you do it so you learn.

11th May 2006, 18:49	#3
drewbar Sawg 2.0 Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,916	You can use the older DSP, though. http://sawgweb.com/sawgstuff/shoutcast/dsp180.exe Count with us! Jan 1st, 12AM (PST, GMT -8) 2010 - 282,246

12th May 2006, 01:30	#5
hackerdork Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Circa sometime. Posts: 3,297	yes but all the DSP is a DLL and some ini files at this point it cant hurt more than it all ready does. ~ D ~ According to the ship's log we're down to our last 3000 vomit bags.It'll never be enough. search the forums! don't PM me on how-to, or ask me to setup you system. you do it so you learn.

12th May 2006, 02:15	#7
hackerdork Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Circa sometime. Posts: 3,297	The setup should be the same as 1.9x, soundcard mode and adjust your soundcard mixer accordingly. check out http://www.streamsolutions.co.uk , and look at their tutorials DECKS/Mics ~ D ~ According to the ship's log we're down to our last 3000 vomit bags.It'll never be enough. search the forums! don't PM me on how-to, or ask me to setup you system. you do it so you learn.

12th May 2006, 00:54	#4
triple_nickel Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	Will I need to "uninstall" the newer DSP first? I hate to screw up something that does already work.

12th May 2006, 01:49	#6
triple_nickel Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	Thanks for all the assistance. Does anyone have a link to FAQ's and help files for DSP 1.80? I'm feeling my way around in coming up with the correct settings to get live streaming through the Audio-In jack of my sound card with 1.80 It makes you appreciate how seamless the 1.9x configuration is.

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