here's a way to test your own stream

3rd June 2000, 23:25

hi,

i've been reading quite a number of questions about how to test their own stream. here's the method i work, and it works brilliantly. i assume that you will have a copy of winamp, otherwise it'll be good to download one.

go to the directory where winamp (the player) is located and create a copy of it. run that second copy while you're broadcasting and connect to your stream.
note: u can bring the volume on your broadcast down to 0 so you can hear the actual stream.

i find this useful because my broadcast mp3s are at 128kbps/44khz/stereo, but i broadcast at 24/11/stereo.

as a side note to my other question (below), i'm pretty convinced my setup with my mic prevents me from using that DJ chat function. i have to reconfigure the plugin everytime, because when i can broadcast my voice, the music disappears, and vice versa. if anyone runs on a pentium class machine with windows98se and uses a sb live value, and can get it to work properly, please let me know how.

hope this has been of some help.
cheers!

3rd June 2000, 23:53

oh goodness! i just read my post and it's such a mess. i hope you understand what i'm trying to say. basically, have a COPY (not SHORTCUT) of winamp running to connect to your broadcast stream. it'll create a copy of config/ini files too.

sorry for all the bad grammar, my mind thinks faster than i can type...and i'm thinking of many problems over here. look at the time of my post, add 12hours. 'nuff said.

4th June 2000, 02:51

i'm gonna kick myself soon. 3 posts in this thread, all mine.
the alternative option is to open winamp. options - preferences - options
select 'allow multiple instances'

4th June 2000, 04:44

that is a awesome idea, it works great too!

4th June 2000, 08:09

I too have an SBLIVE Value and have to reconfigure the plugin all the time. It dims the music on my machine and I can talk but my listners can't hear the music when I stop. Conversly they can't here me talk if they CAN hear the music... any soloutions people?

>>>>>>>as a side note to my other question(below), i'm pretty convinced my setup with my mic prevents me from using that DJ chat function. i have to reconfigure the plugin everytime, because when i can broadcast my voice, the music disappears, and vice versa. if anyone runs on a pentium class machine with windows98se and uses a sb live value, and can get it to work properly, please let me know how.

4th June 2000, 08:12

Spiff get in touch via ICQ: 3931948 or Email: sdampf@yahoo.com

Poohba · 22nd September 2000, 04:21

I have tried to run two winamps. Runing the actual program is not a problem but I can't use the sound device b/c it is already in use. How do i get around that?

22nd September 2000, 18:14

Basically, you need to do 3 things.

1) Under the options somewhere you have to turn on 'ALLOW MULTIPLE INSTANCES'

2) Goto Plugins and select the OUTPUT. Put the output on Null.

3) Load a another Winamp. Go back into preferences. Select Plugins and make sure that the output is on Directplay or whatever you usually use for output. (Ensure this is not your Shoutcast winamp.

Open your url and you should be good to go.

As for the person having the problems with the SBLive and such, I am having no problems with my setup and really did not need to do anything funky to it.

24th September 2000, 03:26

Poohba-

You need a soundcard like SB Live (or one of its variants) that allows you to play multiple WAV events. If you have SB Live and you still get the same error, check your SB setup and increase the number of simultaneous WAV events allowed.

27th September 2000, 23:23

I have Ensonique or whatever it is called. AudioPCI is what i have. Is it possible with this?

4th October 2000, 07:48

I've been trying this method to test my stream, but it seems like my NULL plugin isn't working at all. There's nothing playing other than the stuff i said.

PyroMyst · 8th October 2000, 16:44

This may sound silly, but how do I connect to my own stream from the second copy of Winamp?

Also, how would I connect to the stream from another computer on the same LAN as the computer with the server?

Thanks

PyroMyst

15th October 2000, 23:08

Theres acually an easier way than this.. Download the Null Output plugin, Run your stream using the NUll output plugin, And connect to your stream in Real Audio Player or Windows Media Player

dixonbg · 20th November 2000, 14:50

or just use the DirectSound out plugin

this will make all your winamp instancess play togather

IBC-Radio.com · 21st November 2000, 01:52

If your looking for a good MP3 player to listen to your stream while WinAmp is streaming, try Ultraplayer. You can find it FREE at www.ultraplayer.com

Then, run Ultraplayer, click on the Playlist button. At the bottom you will see the word ADD. Click it, and it will give you some choices. Pick URL, then enter the IP to your stream. EX: 216.32.166.81:8096

Ultraplayer will then connect to your stream, allowing you to listen to what is being broadcasted from WinAmp.

------------------
GT McCulloch
www.ibc-radio.com
ClassicRock@ibc-radio.com
Internet Broadcasting Corporation!

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3rd June 2000, 23:25	#1
Spiff Guest Posts: n/a	hi, i've been reading quite a number of questions about how to test their own stream. here's the method i work, and it works brilliantly. i assume that you will have a copy of winamp, otherwise it'll be good to download one. go to the directory where winamp (the player) is located and create a copy of it. run that second copy while you're broadcasting and connect to your stream. note: u can bring the volume on your broadcast down to 0 so you can hear the actual stream. i find this useful because my broadcast mp3s are at 128kbps/44khz/stereo, but i broadcast at 24/11/stereo. as a side note to my other question (below), i'm pretty convinced my setup with my mic prevents me from using that DJ chat function. i have to reconfigure the plugin everytime, because when i can broadcast my voice, the music disappears, and vice versa. if anyone runs on a pentium class machine with windows98se and uses a sb live value, and can get it to work properly, please let me know how. hope this has been of some help. cheers!

3rd June 2000, 23:53	#2
Spiff Guest Posts: n/a	oh goodness! i just read my post and it's such a mess. i hope you understand what i'm trying to say. basically, have a COPY (not SHORTCUT) of winamp running to connect to your broadcast stream. it'll create a copy of config/ini files too. sorry for all the bad grammar, my mind thinks faster than i can type...and i'm thinking of many problems over here. look at the time of my post, add 12hours. 'nuff said.

4th June 2000, 02:51	#3
Spiff Guest Posts: n/a	i'm gonna kick myself soon. 3 posts in this thread, all mine. the alternative option is to open winamp. options - preferences - options select 'allow multiple instances'

4th June 2000, 04:44	#4
billman65 Guest Posts: n/a	that is a awesome idea, it works great too!

4th June 2000, 08:09	#5
Stevie_D Guest Posts: n/a	I too have an SBLIVE Value and have to reconfigure the plugin all the time. It dims the music on my machine and I can talk but my listners can't hear the music when I stop. Conversly they can't here me talk if they CAN hear the music... any soloutions people? >>>>>>>as a side note to my other question(below), i'm pretty convinced my setup with my mic prevents me from using that DJ chat function. i have to reconfigure the plugin everytime, because when i can broadcast my voice, the music disappears, and vice versa. if anyone runs on a pentium class machine with windows98se and uses a sb live value, and can get it to work properly, please let me know how.

4th June 2000, 08:12	#6
Stevie_D Guest Posts: n/a	Spiff get in touch via ICQ: 3931948 or Email: sdampf@yahoo.com

22nd September 2000, 04:21	#7
Poohba Junior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 6	I have tried to run two winamps. Runing the actual program is not a problem but I can't use the sound device b/c it is already in use. How do i get around that?

22nd September 2000, 18:14	#8
martoQ Guest Posts: n/a	Basically, you need to do 3 things. 1) Under the options somewhere you have to turn on 'ALLOW MULTIPLE INSTANCES' 2) Goto Plugins and select the OUTPUT. Put the output on Null. 3) Load a another Winamp. Go back into preferences. Select Plugins and make sure that the output is on Directplay or whatever you usually use for output. (Ensure this is not your Shoutcast winamp. Open your url and you should be good to go. As for the person having the problems with the SBLive and such, I am having no problems with my setup and really did not need to do anything funky to it.

24th September 2000, 03:26	#9
JTTV Guest Posts: n/a	Poohba- You need a soundcard like SB Live (or one of its variants) that allows you to play multiple WAV events. If you have SB Live and you still get the same error, check your SB setup and increase the number of simultaneous WAV events allowed.

27th September 2000, 23:23	#10
blkpoohba Guest Posts: n/a	I have Ensonique or whatever it is called. AudioPCI is what i have. Is it possible with this?

4th October 2000, 07:48	#11
ChonChon Guest Posts: n/a	I've been trying this method to test my stream, but it seems like my NULL plugin isn't working at all. There's nothing playing other than the stuff i said.

8th October 2000, 16:44	#12
PyroMyst Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 4	This may sound silly, but how do I connect to my own stream from the second copy of Winamp? Also, how would I connect to the stream from another computer on the same LAN as the computer with the server? Thanks PyroMyst

15th October 2000, 23:08	#13
squealer88 Guest Posts: n/a	Theres acually an easier way than this.. Download the Null Output plugin, Run your stream using the NUll output plugin, And connect to your stream in Real Audio Player or Windows Media Player

20th November 2000, 14:50	#14
dixonbg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 8	or just use the DirectSound out plugin this will make all your winamp instancess play togather

21st November 2000, 01:52	#15
IBC-Radio.com Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 175	If your looking for a good MP3 player to listen to your stream while WinAmp is streaming, try Ultraplayer. You can find it FREE at www.ultraplayer.com Then, run Ultraplayer, click on the Playlist button. At the bottom you will see the word ADD. Click it, and it will give you some choices. Pick URL, then enter the IP to your stream. EX: 216.32.166.81:8096 Ultraplayer will then connect to your stream, allowing you to listen to what is being broadcasted from WinAmp. ------------------ GT McCulloch www.ibc-radio.com ClassicRock@ibc-radio.com Internet Broadcasting Corporation!