Hello List! I currently have an internet radio station running a Shoutcast Server at 128K. I also would like to run a Windows Media Server. I'd like to know something about the bit rates in Windows Media Servers in comparison to those of Shoutcast Servers.
First of all, I see that Windows Media Servers cost more per bit rate and listeners. Why? Is it the cost of maintaining the server or just a company thing? Secondly at what bit rate could I get a good CD quality sound on my stream with Windows Media Servers (the lower the better and the most listeners the better due to the high cost)? Thirdly, Do I really need a Windows Media Server? Doesn't the user's default player come up whenever he/she click on my station (probably Winamp, Real Player, or Winamp). I thought this was the case, but when I clicked on my radio station link at my friend's house and he didn't have Real Player installed and the station did not play; instead, it wanted to download my stream as if it was a file or program I had ought. Embarrasing! Finally, should I use Winamp as my default player? Would any station or user system be able to play a file if I used Winamp. I actually play the streem through Winamp, with Real Player playing all MP3 and PLS files. I'd like to get this station on the road so I'd appreciate any info on this situation. James Robinson _______________________________________________ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
