FAQ
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What do I need to broadcast over the
Internet? |
| The easy
solution to Internet broadcasting is Ituner's MediaBox,
all in one audio and video encoder/server. The
MediaBox will change the way you broadcast to large
audiences through the Internet. With advanced features
such as web control, encoding, scheduling and multiple
input devices, the MediaBox places you in control
of your broadcast. |
Do you need a computer to control the
MediaBox? |
The MediaBox
Streaming Server was primary designed to be administered
over the web, from any web browser (Netscape 4.x and
higher, Internet Explorer 5.x or higher). The
MediaBox streaming server can be accessed from any PC
connected to the Internet. Simply point your browser to
the name/IP or MediaBox IP address. The web interface is
protected by a login and password.
Several
administration and monitoring functions can be done vie
the MEdiaBox LCD/Keypad. Set the IP address, netmask,
DNS and default gateway, reboot or halt the system,
monitor CPU, disk, memory and process usage, VU-meters,
view (tail) log files and many others, |
What formats does the MediaBox
support? |
| The MediaBox
Streaming Server can encode live, in MPEG4, MP3, Vorbis
RealAudio and RealVideo formats, all at once, or it can
serve on-demand content in MP3, RealAudio and RealVideo
as well as QuickTime. With our cron feature you can
schedule the MediaBox to start and stop encoding at any
time in multiple formats with a precision of +/1
millisecond. |
How many inputs does the MediaBox
handle? |
| The MediaBox
Streaming Server has multiple inputs (depends on the
configuration of your MediaBox). All audio inputs are
equipped with RCA or mini-headphone jacks for input.
Most MediaBox models have one input, however selected
models can have up to 8 hardware inputs. All MediaBox
models have up to 16 IMUX (input multiplexer) devices,
allowing multiple recording applications to connect to
the same hardware device. |
What bit-rate can the MediaBox encode
in? |
| The MediaBox
Streaming Server streaming server can encode audio
ranging from 5 kbps to 256 kbps and it can encode video
ranging from 5 kbps to 1Mbps kbps. |
Can the MediaBox be a server as
well? |
| Yes, you can
serve and encode all from the same box, live or
on-demand content. The MediaBox comes with a built-in
web server with a 100 Mbps NIC, capable of sustaining
data rates up to 80 Mbps. It supports all major
protocols and services: RTSP, HTTP, NFS, Samba,
Netatalk, SMTP and FTP. |
How much can I store in the MediaBox?
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The storage
capacity on each broadcast server is in between 16Mb
(standard CF) and 200Gb (optional hard drive),
depending on configurations. For example, about 2
years of non-stop audio can be archived in 80Gb of
storage. Additional capacity can be added, or
the MediaBox can mount remote servers using
SAMBA. |
How many concurrent users can the MediaBox
serve? |
| Provided that
your ISP can sustain data rates of 100Mbs, the MediaBox
can stream as follows:
6,400 16Kbps streams
1,828 56Kbps streams
800
128Kbps streams
The more streams you serve,
the more bandwidth and memory you will use. Always check
the health on the MediaBox with the "Stats" selection.
This example was calculated using MP3 streams. When
using Real streams you need to purchase an license in
order to be able to use more simultaneous streams.
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Can the MediaBox broadcast on
intra-net? |
| Yes, the
MediaBox can be set up on Intranet as well as the
Internet. |
Do you need bandwidth providers (ISPs) to
broadcast on Intranets? |
| No bandwidth
providers (ISPs) are needed to broadcast on Intranets
with the MediaBox. Intranets are closed networks,
meaning you are not going through the Internet,
therefore no bandwidth services are needed.
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What kind of internet broadcasting
services does Ituner offer along with the MediaBox?
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| Ituner offers a
simple, scalable service, streaming services. These
services are designed for radio stations and
business web sites. Sites with streaming capabilities
can take advantage of the live splitting,
archiving and simulcasting services for localization
and redundancy. Non-stop, congestion free,
scalable bandwidth offers flexibility in managing your
traffic flow |
Does Ituner service the MediaBox?
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The MediaBox
comes with 1 Year Warranty for any hardware failures.
For more information about support and updates for the
MediaBox, please contact
. |
Does Ituner have trial arrangements for
the MediaBox? |
| Ituner does not
have trial arrangements. If you would like to test the
MediaBox you can get an online demo. Please contact our
sales department
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