[Nfb-web] Looking to audio stream our state convention this year

Wed Aug 12 22:57:21 UTC 2015

Hi,

They are by Audio Technica, separate channels, always stored without the
9-volt battery and were $100 new in 2007.
They were always protected in a gator mic bag but I can't include that
because it also holds four wired microphones.
I will also throw in 2x 6-foot xlr to quarter inch cables to run from a
mixer to the receiver boxes.
They were used less than ten times during a convention in 2007 and 2008 then
another guy was in charge and they abandoned the mixer concept.
Any money will be turned into the mo treasurer so make a fair offer.
Let me know if you want the complete list.
Thanks,
Bryan

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Brian,

Are you selling some of this equipment?  If so, could you provide specifics
as to what kind of wireless microphones you are selling?

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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Hi,

Wow, thanks for that description.
Where have I heard this before?
Oh yea, it's basically the same strategy someone documented and tried to
implement at least six years ago!
It's much easier said than done.

If any affiliate is in need of hardware such as an Alesis 4ch. Mixer w/ usb,
extra xlr mic cables and a few senheiser wired and two wireless microphones
and table stands, send a message to b.schulz at sbcglobal.net.
Original packaging plus padded travel bags are also available.
Bryan

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Richard,

I'm sending this to the list since I've been asked this question a couple of
times, but if folks want to have a more in depth discussion, please feel
free to reach out off list. It's not terribly technically complex to live
stream a convention. The two biggest issues are getting the audio feed into
the computer, and a stable internet connection. I've been meaning to write a
guide for affiliates so people will have something to reference, but here
are some general considerations:

1. Audio source
	a. In order to have the cleanest sound for the audio stream, it is
ideal to have a direct "audio out" connection to the sound system feeding
the meeting room.
	b. Frequently hotel meeting rooms are configured with a couple of
inputs for microphones, and they use a simple amplifier to feed their
speakers. Unfortunately there aren't generally connections to get audio out
of the hotel sound system.
	c. This generally means connecting a mixer between the hotel
provided microphones and the hotel's audio system.
	d. Some hotels will be okay with you bringing your own equipment,
some will prefer that you do not. They will either rent you equipment, or
grudgingly allow it if you can convince them you know what you are doing and
won't wreck their system. (Some hotels have contracts with audio/video
companies to provide this type of equipment. I usually have the person
negotiating with the hotel include a provision that we will provide some of
our own equipment, but we usually rent some of it from them to help offset
things.)
	e. My general configuration looks like:
		i. All microphones (wired and wireless) connected to the
mixer.
		ii. Mixer main audio connected through a Direct Box (ground
loop isolater) to the microphone jack for the hotel's audio system. I
learned the hard way that without the direct box, there is an unpleasant
(putting it mildly) hum/hiss in the background.
		iii. Audio out from the mixer connected to the computer
being used for streaming. Depending on your mixer this could be a USB
connection, or a cable from the tape out jack into the line-in on the sound
card. I often use a USB sound card to cut down on extraneous noise some
laptops make. Additionally, you will want a sound card  with a true line-in
jack, mic level will be difficult to tweak so it's not too loud.
2. Audio streaming provider.
	a. In order to "broadcast" your convention to the Internet at large
you will need to utilize an internet stream provider. This is different from
your usual internet service provider for your website; they specialize in
providing audio streaming.
	b. You will want to compare options including number of simultaneous
listeners desired, quality of the stream, etc.
	c. I often stream conventions at 96k mono.
	d. Nationally, the NFB uses serverroom.us to host the audio for our
streamed events. We've had good luck with price and quality.
	c. Once you have an account, the provider will give you the
necessary links to publish on your website for users to launch the stream.
3. Internet connection
	a. If the hotel will provide it, a wired connection is optimal.
	b. Be careful using wireless connections that require you to accept
terms and conditions every so often. I accidentally killed the NFB of
Maryland's stream for about 15 minutes one year because I was away from the
computer and din't realize my 24 hours of wireless had expired.
	c. If you end up using a wireless timed connection, try and time
your initial connection so your allotted time will expire on a break.
4. Streaming client
	a. Tying it all together is a piece of software that will send the
audio from the convention site to the streaming provider so listeners can
connect.
	b. I'm a fan of EdCast Reborn, which has apparently gone dark. You
can try AltaCast (http://altacast.com) or I'd be happy to furnish folks with
the binary files. It was an open source program.
	c. Whatever encoder you use, you will enter the connection
information your streaming host provides, select the audio source, and
connect. Once connected the audio from your mixer will be fed to the
internet.

This is just a quick overview. There are other things you can do, such as
record the convention audio on the same computer doing the streaming, play
audio files when necessary during convention sessions, and much more.
However, if this is your first time, this will be plenty to get you started.

It might seem like a lot, but if you take things a step at a time you'll be
streaming in no time.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions.

Good luck.

Rachel

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Subject: [Nfb-web] Looking to audio stream our state convention this year

Good afternoon all;
I'm not quite sure if I'm in the correct group, so please accept my apology
if I'm not. I am from the state of Connecticut, and we're hoping to audio
stream our state convention for the first time this year? 

Although I consider myself somewhat computer literate I've never attempted
to undertake a project such as this before. I am hoping some one can guide
me in the proper steps to take, and perhaps explain to me what I need to do?
Or if not, if it's possible to lead me to the proper person who may be able
to assist me. 

Thanks
Rich
P.S, If you prefer to answer this question off the list here's my e-mail
address rmcgaffin at snet.net

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