How to set up streaming audio for a meeting using no-cost software
- What you'll need
- mic (omnidirectional) & laptop (windows XP)
- streaming audio server (fedora core 2 gnu/linux box in CA)
- test mp3 client (desktop machine with net connection & MP3 player)
Server setup
- prerequisites (libtheora)
- get & install RPM
- emacs /etc/shoutcast.xml
- ensure iptables are open
- start the server: icecast -c /etc/icecast.xml
Audio source setup
- get & install SHOUTcast DSP plugin for Winamp 5
- start Winamp
- configure SHOUTcast plugin
- connect to server
Listener setup
- http://myserver:8000/stream
Screencast of the above coming soon…