Multiple bitrates etc.

uk38 · 1st March 2003, 08:29

Let´s assume you're broadcasting with one single stream at a 56 kbps bitrate and all is working well, no buffering etc., and the max listener value is set to 30. But what if you start broadcasting at 3 streams, let´s say 56, 40 and 24 kbps, does this mean you have to set the max listener value to the same total, for example 10/10/10, as before, or is it possible to have a total of 90 listeners with the same conditions as when using one stram?

Also, if broadcasting with a single stream, could conditions change as listeners increase? For example if you have one listener with no buffering, could this become a problem if you after a while get 10 more listeners?

/Kilas

FesterHead · 1st March 2003, 18:23

The DNAS needs enough upload for whatever your settings. If you have more listeners than the uplaod can support, buffering occers.

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.

uk38 · 1st March 2003, 22:23

OK, I got it. Thanks.

/Kilas

1st March 2003, 08:29	#1
uk38 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 47	Multiple bitrates etc. Let´s assume you're broadcasting with one single stream at a 56 kbps bitrate and all is working well, no buffering etc., and the max listener value is set to 30. But what if you start broadcasting at 3 streams, let´s say 56, 40 and 24 kbps, does this mean you have to set the max listener value to the same total, for example 10/10/10, as before, or is it possible to have a total of 90 listeners with the same conditions as when using one stram? Also, if broadcasting with a single stream, could conditions change as listeners increase? For example if you have one listener with no buffering, could this become a problem if you after a while get 10 more listeners? /Kilas

1st March 2003, 22:23	#3
uk38 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 47	Re: OK, I got it. Thanks. /Kilas

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1st March 2003, 18:23	#2
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,108	The DNAS needs enough upload for whatever your settings. If you have more listeners than the uplaod can support, buffering occers. 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.