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Troubleshooting server problems

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Bandwidth

Bandwidth is the generic term for data moving over a network connection.

 Bitrate (kbps)

Bitrate is measured in kilobits per second (kbps), and can be said to be the same thing as...

 Buffer

A delay is placed between the broadcaster and the listener of generally 10-30 seconds. This is...

 DNAS

Short for "Distributed Network Audio/Video Server", it is the program that takes an audio or...

 DSP

Digital Signal Processing is software that can do special functions with audio or video while it...

 Delay between stream and listener

We are often asked why there is a delay between the stream source and the listener, this is due...

 IP Address (static/dynamic)

IP stands for Internet Protocol. It is a numerical address separated by decimal points that...

 Internet Radio

The generic term for streaming music on-line. Content is in the form of MP3s, WAVs, sound card...

 Latency

Is another term used to describe delay time of a connection between two servers or addresses in...

 MP3

Mpeg2, Layer 3 is a VERY popular open source compression format for audio. It allows music to be...

 MP3 Encoder

The encoder takes a file in one format, and converts it to another. To broadcast, you need an...

 MP3 Pro

A plus in for broadcasters and listeners alike, that is able to add additional quality into a...

 Ogg

A different and less popular open-source compression format for on-line streaming music and file...

 Port

Ports are commonly used in the hosting industry to define the location of a stream or other...

 Quicktime Media

A proprietary compression format similar to MP3, except only Windows and Mac users using the...

 Real Media

briefly known also as RealOne Player, is a cross-platform media player by RealNetworks that...

 Relay

Since running a station requires a large amount of bandwidth, large stations use several servers...

 Reserve IP (RIP)

No, it's not Rest In Peace. RIP in streaming terms is a list for Reserved IPs. A station with a...

 SHOUTcast

SHOUTcast is a very popular stream service using the MP3, MP3 Pro, and NSV format. Shoutcast.com...

 Winamp

Winamp is the program by Nullsoft that can play audio and video files, as well as tune into...

 Windows Media Player (WMP)

Windowns Media Player (WMP) is a digital media player and media library application developed by...

 iTunes

iTunes is a digital media player application, introduced by Apple on January 10, 2001 at the...