Audio Settings; Advanced Encoders; Streaming Settings; Ettings - BARIX INSTREAMER User Manual

7.3 Audio settings

These settings adjust the audio input and output.
Input source
Choose the desired input source.
MP3 Channel Mode
Select between "stereo" and "mono" input mode.
Encoding Quality
Choose between "0 lowest" and "7 highest" in steps of 1.
See the Encoder Quality table below that shows average bit
rate in kbit/s for all quality settings and several sampling
frequencies in kHz.
Qual. 0 1 2 3 4
44.1 65 68 73 80 90 105 125 140
22.05 35 38 40 45 50 60 75 90
Sampling Frequency
Choose between 6 different settings.
From "MPEG1 / 48kHz" down to "MPEG2 / 16kHz".
7.4 Advanced Encoder Settings
These Settings are for advanced users only. Detailed
information about the Encoder Settings can be found in the
datasheet of the Micronas MAS3587 MP3 encoder.
A/D Amplifier Gain
Defines the Amplifier Gain of the input A/D input amplifier.
MP3 Frame CRC
If set to "enable", the encoder will include the CRC-16 to
each MP3 frame.
MP3 Bitreservoir Mode
The Bitreservoir is used to compensate the differences
between the predefined frame sizes. If set to "used" the
encoder will use the bitreservoir.
MP3 Channel Mode Extension (for joint stereo)
Enable or disable the MS-Stereo encoding.
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MP3 Copyright Protection
"Enable" or "disable" the copyright protection bit in the
MP3 bitstream..
MP3 Stream Type
Select between a "copy" or an "original" bitstream in order
to set the appropriate bit in the MP3 bitstream.
MP3 Emphasis
Set the desired emphasis for the MP3 bitstream.

7.5 Streaming settings

These settings adjust the streaming mode, parameters and
destinations.
Own Name
You can enter the name of the Barix Instreamer here. This
name will be returned when using the DISCOVER
command (see technical documentation) and will be used
for the SYNC function by Exstreamer (see Exstreamer
User Manual).
Streaming mode
"send always" will stream always
"send on CTS" will stream if the SEND button (command)
is pressed or CTS (Pin 8 Serial connector) is connected to
a positive supply like 9VDC (Pin 4 Serial connector)
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