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How To: Set Up the Barix Instreamer

How To: Set Up the Barix Instreamer

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Last updated: Jun 02, 2024
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The Barix Instreamer device transmits the audio into our MP3 Streaming service and into your conference bridge when it is turned on or when the volume level is high enough.  It is available for sale in Canada from us or from Montezuma Sound in the USA.

For more information on the Barix Instreamer, check out the Data Sheet.

You will want to be sure all changes are made only under the advanced settings on the Instreamer device.  If changes are made to the basic settings portion, it will erase the necessary advanced settings.

The Barix Instreamer device is connected via ethernet, and provided with an IP address, which in turn creates a management web URL based on this IP address, for example, 'https://192.168.1.11/'. Connect to the Barix Instreamer's internal website to manage your Instreamer device.

(If you need more information to determine your Instreamer URL,  see their documentation.)

Note: The settings displayed in this guide should remain accurate. However, screenshots of the Barix Instreamer web interface depicted below are subject to potential change.

Audio Tab

In the Audio Tab of your advanced settings, ensure that the following settings are configured:

  • Input Source: Line mono

  • Audio Format: MPEG1/44.1kHz (MP3)

  • MPEG bitrate mode: We recommend CBR but you can adjust.

  • MPEG CBR bitrate: 128kbps is recommended but adjust as you see fit.

  • A/D amplifier gain: Adjust this as necessary to get the appropriate volume on your streaming and call out.

  • MP3 Bit Reservoir: ListenToChurch recommends setting this to ‘use’

Streaming Tab

Streaming Mode: Adjust this based on your use case.

“Send always” will send audio whenever the system is turned on.  If you choose “Send on Level” you’ll see a different set of options.

STREAMING SETTINGS -Send on Level

  • Trigger Level, Pre Trigger Start and Post Trigger Play can be set based on preference. Stick to defaults unless you are familiar with audio settings.

  • Buffer Underrun Mode (TCP): set to ‘skip’

  • Stream Packet Strategy: set to ‘optimal package’

  • UDP Tx source port: 0

SHOUTCAST/ICECAST SETTINGS

  • Own Name: This is a text string and can be whatever you want.

  • Radio Path: This was provided in your setup email and will be something like “/1234”.

  • Icy-URL / SIP user: This was provided in your setup email and defaults to “source”.

  • Icy-genre: This is just a text string.  I usually put in “Christian”.

  • Shoutcast stream: public

STREAMING DESTINATIONS

  • Icecast source: Enter the hostname provided in your setup.

  • Port: Enter the port number provided in your setup email.

Security Tab

In this tab, the only change required is to set the Icecast/Shoutcast password.  Set this as provided in the setup email.

 

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