To listen to a network audio stream (Shoutcast, Icecast, etc.):
| 1 | Click the Mode button in Audion until the NET indicator lights. You're now in NET mode. |
| 2 | Click the play button. |
| 3 | Type in the streaming server's address. |
Tip: You can also drag and drop from the Stream Guide Window, double click on a Stream Guide entry, double click a favorite you've created, or select a favorite from the pull-down menu.
A streaming server address will look similar to:
http://server.name.com:8000.
Network status
Since the conditions of the Internet are unpredictable, sometimes your connection to a server may hang, or drop out entirely, or it may be difficult to connect. Audion will display three different animations to give you with visual feedback of your connection:
| • | Connecting: Audion is connecting to the server. |
| • | Streaming: Audion is receiving audio from the server. |
| • | Broken: There is a problem with the connection. These problems usually correct themselves after a brief period of time. |
Every Audion face will treat these animations differently, however each face will have three separate animations as detailed above.
Requirements
Most network streams require a great deal of bandwidth, i.e. a fast connection to the Internet. If you have a 56k modem, you may find the audio breaking up frequently. There's not really a magic trick to solve this problem other than (you saw it coming) upgrading to a faster connection. Still, choosing a streaming server with a low bitrate stream is your best medicine. For a 56k modem, a stream with a bitrate no greater than 40k will work best.
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