Encoder Question

Ceez · 11th June 2004, 23:18

(I am new to Shoutcast so please keep this in mind)

My set up:
Sony Vaio & Windows XP into a Linksys Router into a cable connection. I just tested my UL speed and it's 189k.

I set up the self broadcast server using my CPU and followed the tut's on forwarding throught the router and I am broadcasting through to Shoutcast with no problem.

Thing is, in the DSP I set my encoder to 112k, but on the shoutcast page it's only listed as 40k. I logged on to my stream and it's infact my Minamp player shows that it's only playing at 40k. What could be the possible problem?

Also, if I buy streaming from a company will this be an issue?

Thanks in advance to anyone who replys.

protegechris · 11th June 2004, 23:48

1st of all, withyour upload speed, it would only be possible to hold one listener at that speed.

Try setting to 56kbps, and see if it still shows 40k.

Ceez · 12th June 2004, 00:23

OK did that and everything is still hitting on 40. Any clue?

DJCassio · 12th June 2004, 00:55

Are you sure you are affecting the right encoder? You have 5 to choose from, maybe one you are not using is selected and you have been changing it.

Ceez · 12th June 2004, 05:05

Working now. Thanks for the advice.

11th June 2004, 23:18	#1
Ceez Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5	Encoder Question (I am new to Shoutcast so please keep this in mind) My set up: Sony Vaio & Windows XP into a Linksys Router into a cable connection. I just tested my UL speed and it's 189k. I set up the self broadcast server using my CPU and followed the tut's on forwarding throught the router and I am broadcasting through to Shoutcast with no problem. Thing is, in the DSP I set my encoder to 112k, but on the shoutcast page it's only listed as 40k. I logged on to my stream and it's infact my Minamp player shows that it's only playing at 40k. What could be the possible problem? Also, if I buy streaming from a company will this be an issue? Thanks in advance to anyone who replys.

11th June 2004, 23:48	#2
protegechris Forum Queen Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas Posts: 6,635	1st of all, withyour upload speed, it would only be possible to hold one listener at that speed. Try setting to 56kbps, and see if it still shows 40k. yeah, i'm back.

12th June 2004, 00:55	#4
DJCassio Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 2,057	Are you sure you are affecting the right encoder? You have 5 to choose from, maybe one you are not using is selected and you have been changing it. Program Director, FM5280 FM5280 Smooth Contemporary Jazz Channel & Jazz Vocal Channel

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12th June 2004, 00:23	#3
Ceez Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5	OK did that and everything is still hitting on 40. Any clue?

12th June 2004, 05:05	#5
Ceez Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5	Working now. Thanks for the advice.