Reddit reviews Instreamer - IP Audio Encoder
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Encode Analog Audio to MP3 up to 192/320kbps. VBR and CBR support.Encode to G.711, uLaw, aLaw, 16-bit PCM @ 8, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHzRJ45, 10/100Mbps auto, Link & Activity LEDsIncludes 100-240VAC power adaptor to 5VDC micro USB - max. 1AEncode Analog Audio from RCA line inputs and stream over IP Networks
Cool! Sounds like your'e making good progress.
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I like to use a Barix Instreamer. The Barix units are very intuitive, and they recover well from network/power outages. Very much "set and forget"
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You could alternatively use the shoutcast plugin for winamp on a Windows PC as you suggested.
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Either way, I'd recommend using Icecast2 to actually serve your stream to the public. The easiest way to get a stream going is:
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I know I just recommended CentOS for Rivendell and now I'm recommending Ubuntu for Icecast2. This is because Ubuntu has ready-made Icecast2 packages, while on CentOS you have to compile it from source. It's just easier.
a) Install Icecast2 + dependencies:
sudo apt-get install icecast2
b) Edit the /etc/icecast/icecast2 file to suit your needs. Make sure you at least change the stream source & admin passwords. If you want to use shoutcast, uncomment the lines for the shoutcast-compat settings.
c) Start icecast2:
sudo systemctl icecast2 start
d) Make it so icecast2 will start automatically on boot:
sudo systemctl icecast2 enable
Your Icecast2 server will now be running at http://your\_server\_ip:8000
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That's it! At this point you will have a stream. Good luck!