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MULTISTREAMING
BRIC-Link supports the ability to run one encoder per connection, but this single encoder stream may be sent to
up to three destinations simultaneously. This capability is referred to as a
Multistream , as the encoder creates
a separate but identical outgoing stream to each decoder. (Note: A User’s Internet connection must be able to
support these streams. For example, if an encoder runs at 35 kb/s network utilization, sending to two locations will
require 70 kb/s upload speed from the network.)
Multistreaming should not be confused with IP Multicast, which is described in the next section. Each BRIC-Link can
only run one decoder, so it’s important that in a Multistream environment, a maximum of one stream is sent in the
reverse direction. This means that users interested in hearing a Multistream must turn off their encoders. This can
be a bit confusing because
Multistream can be initiated from either end of the link.
FIgure 59 MultIstreaMIng arrangeMent
Figure 59 shows a BRIC-Link Multistream arrangement. BRIC-Link A is the Multistreamer, with BRIC-Link B, C and D
listening to the same audio. In order to set up a Multistreaming scenario, the BRIC-Link encoders must be turned
Off . This is done by building a profile with either the Local or Return Transmitter mode set to Off , as shown in
Figure 60 .
FIgure 60 transMIt On/OFF