Using MSN Voice chat and Shoutcast at the same time...

Grimm · 12th February 2003, 21:22

Hey folks,

Is it possible with one soundcard and two mic's to use MSN Voice chat and broadcast at the same time over Shoutcast? I think I already asked once, but nobody seemed to know?

The idea is a call-in radio show where callers can use MSN to get into a chat with me, which I can then broadcast. Any ideas?

SB Live 5.1
Winamp 2.8
Latest MSN
2 mics available
Decent enough PC
separate PC for Shoutcast server

Thanks!

Grimm · 12th February 2003, 23:03

SOmebody has to knoe something....

GeraghtyJa · 13th February 2003, 00:09

yes it is possible, All you have to do is set input to the soundcard, you will need to do some tweaking to set the levels of the mic and the soundcard but it should work. Just play around with it... If you need somone to listen post a time and im sure someone will help you out.

Grimm · 13th February 2003, 00:25

Ok - I have tried setting it to soundcard mode, and while I can hear any sound the computer plays on the broadcast, the mic will only work with one app at a time - either MSN OR shoutcast - not both at once. That's the only roadblock I face now.

GeraghtyJa · 13th February 2003, 01:01

Maybe make the people you are talking to listen to your stream?

,,,

Grimm · 13th February 2003, 01:19

Well, in theory that might work, but I think the lag would be horrible as I am in Canada and most of my listeners are european. I sometimes register about 2 minutes lag between me and them.

I need MSN and Winamp to be able to share the mic - seems the only wy. Anyone know how this is done?

GeraghtyJa · 13th February 2003, 01:42

ah forgot about the lag issue.. only thing i can think of is using a second pc...

Grimm · 13th February 2003, 04:57

Bummer - the mod skipped me... :P

12th February 2003, 21:22	#1
Grimm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Using MSN Voice chat and Shoutcast at the same time... Hey folks, Is it possible with one soundcard and two mic's to use MSN Voice chat and broadcast at the same time over Shoutcast? I think I already asked once, but nobody seemed to know? The idea is a call-in radio show where callers can use MSN to get into a chat with me, which I can then broadcast. Any ideas? SB Live 5.1 Winamp 2.8 Latest MSN 2 mics available Decent enough PC separate PC for Shoutcast server Thanks!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12th February 2003, 23:03	#2
Grimm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	SOmebody has to knoe something....

13th February 2003, 00:09	#3
GeraghtyJa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 209	yes it is possible, All you have to do is set input to the soundcard, you will need to do some tweaking to set the levels of the mic and the soundcard but it should work. Just play around with it... If you need somone to listen post a time and im sure someone will help you out.

13th February 2003, 00:25	#4
Grimm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Ok - I have tried setting it to soundcard mode, and while I can hear any sound the computer plays on the broadcast, the mic will only work with one app at a time - either MSN OR shoutcast - not both at once. That's the only roadblock I face now.

13th February 2003, 01:01	#5
GeraghtyJa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 209	Maybe make the people you are talking to listen to your stream? ,,,

13th February 2003, 01:19	#6
Grimm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Well, in theory that might work, but I think the lag would be horrible as I am in Canada and most of my listeners are european. I sometimes register about 2 minutes lag between me and them. I need MSN and Winamp to be able to share the mic - seems the only wy. Anyone know how this is done?

13th February 2003, 01:42	#7
GeraghtyJa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 209	ah forgot about the lag issue.. only thing i can think of is using a second pc...

13th February 2003, 04:57	#8
Grimm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Bummer - the mod skipped me... :P