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On Demand
Listen to our archives:
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/krcl/arts.artsmain
for MP3 Streams
Broadband, Cable or DSL Connections (high mp3):
http://streamctl.krcl.org/krcl-high.m3u
Dial-Up Connections (low mp3):
http://streamctl.krcl.org/krcl-low.m3u
for Ogg Vorbis Streams
(*Those that include: WinAmp (version 2.x & 5.x only), RealOne Player, Zinf, and Whamb (for Mac).)
Broadband, Cable or DSL Connections (high Ogg):
http://streamctl.krcl.org/krcl-high-ogg.m3u
Dial-Up Connections (low Ogg):
http://streamctl.krcl.org/krcl-low-ogg.m3u
Thanks to XMission for streaming support.
Troubleshooting:
If you have trouble hearing our on-line broadcast, here are some things to try/check:
Check your links and update your bookmarks. KRCL has recently– July 26, 2006– changed the urls to the audio streams.
Determine if your system can play MP3 files and/or Ogg files.
If your media player (iTunes, Windows Media Player, Winamp, etc.) can play MP3 and/or Ogg files you can enter the URL to our direct audio stream. For example, in Windows Media Player you go to the File Menu and select Open URL. Then you’d enter the appropriate URL from above (For example, for the MP3 stream enter: http://stream.krcl.org/krcl-high
If your media play cannot play MP3 and/or Ogg files you can download a player than can. For the Windows platform a lot of folks use the free Winamp player. Their website is here: http://www.winamp.com/ (Be sure to get the WinAmp Full, NOT Lite – its still free!)
FAQs:
Why did you change the stream?
To solve some reliability issues in our stream, we needed to upgrade to Icecast 2.0 (our streaming software.) This software is now supporting the Ogg Vorbis compression standard.
What is Ogg Vorbis?
Ogg Vorbis is a new audio compression format. It is roughly comparable to other formats used to store and play digital music, such as MP3, VQF, AAC, and other digital audio formats. It is different from these other formats because it is completely free, open, and unpatented
Does Ogg Vorbis sound better than MP3?
Yes, especially in the low bandwidth stream. Naturally, we invite you to judge this for yourself.
What Software do I need to listen?
There are many options for Windows, Mac and Linux users. Most popular audio players support Ogg Vorbis, including WinAmp (version 2.x & 5.x only), RealOne Player, Zinf, and Whamb (for Mac).
Windows Media Player and ITunes do NOT support Ogg out of the box, but there are plug-ins available so that they will. Click here for info on an ITunes plug in.
Why doesn’t it work?
If you are using I-Tunes or Windows Media Player, you will need to use the mp3 stream or install the Ogg Vorbis plug in. If you have WinAmp, be sure you have version 5.x.
If the player doesn’t open when you click on the link above, try copying URL and open the location directly from your player.
If you still have questions, please contact: streaming@krcl.org.
