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STREAMING MENU
The
Vorbis Server
menu allows you to input and set up your server settings.
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The
Server
field should contain the URL of the server, including the port, in the following format:
“streamingserver.example.com:8000”
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The
Mount Point
field (for Icecast 2 servers) should contain the mount point on the server, in the
following format: “/example1.mp3” following the server name.
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Enabling the
Allow Public Listing
control sets the “public listing allowed” flag in the stream, as deter-
mined by the server.
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The
URL
field is a metadata field whose information is sent to the server to be (potentially) displayed in
the listings and player. The URL is typically the station’s official home page.
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The
User Name
field contains the user (log-in) name for the server.
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The
Password
field contains the password for the server.
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The
Genre
field is also a metadata field. The type or style of content found on the stream is typically
entered here.
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The
Apply Immediately
control determines whether any changes you make to the server settings take
effect immediately.
WMA Menu
The WMA menu contains two sub-menus,
Encoder
and
Server.
The
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Encoder
menu allows you to enable or disable the stream, adjust its output
gain, enter the stream’s title, and select the encoder type and format.