The Windows Media Encoder can be downloaded here.
System requirements are fairly standard; we always suggest building the best box you can. Here are some guidelines:
3.2Ghz Pentium 4 or dual core processor or better
Windows XP or Vista
1GB RAM or better
Available FireWire & USB ports
If using one camera, we recommend a Sony HandyCam with USB or FireWire outputs connected directly to the PC. The camcorder can be your video & audio source if that is sufficient for the program content.
If you are using a video switcher, the output of that device and your sound mixer should connect to video capture device, such as the Canopus ADVC-110 or 300 or an internal capture card, such as the Osprey-210.
If you are looking for a great all-in-one solution, check out the Tricaster!
If you are doing audio only, check out these equipment packages.
If you are starting an online radio station, SAM Broadcaster is very easy to use and works perfectly with our streaming network.
You will need to send one stream to our streaming network entry point for each bitrate you wish to offer you program in. You need to ensure that the upload speed of your available Internet connection can handle the sum of these streams plus 20-20% overhead.
For example, if you are sending us a 56k and 300k stream, you would need at least 425k upload speed.
You can test your connections upload speed at this page:
Try a test near your location and one as far away as possible to get a good average.
Please remember to account for other users that may be sharing your connection at the time of the webcast. The more bandwidth you make available the better chance you will have for a stable, un-interrupted program for your viewers.
If you need high speed service on-site, we recommend Speakeasy. We use them for our Internet connection in our studios and have been very happy for the past 7 years with their DSL and T-1 services.
Check for availability at your venue.
If possible, we should test the setup a day or so in advance.
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