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== General questions - IP, Addressing, Multicast etc ==
== General questions - IP, Addressing, Multicast etc ==


* '''[[Are there any known security vulnerabilities with Barix devices]]'''


* '''[[So, I have purchased an Instreamer and an Exstreamer. And now what?]]'''
* '''[[So, I have purchased an Instreamer and an Exstreamer. And now what?]]'''
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* '''[[What is SonicIP?]]'''
* '''[[What is SonicIP?]]'''
* '''[[Redundancy]] - how do i use Barix devices for a high availabilty application'''


*'''SonicIP Voice - can I change this and record my own ?''' Yes, to do so follow this [[SonicIP Howto]]
*'''SonicIP Voice - can I change this and record my own ?''' Yes, to do so follow this [[SonicIP Howto]]
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=== Questions related to audio formats in general ===
=== Questions related to audio formats in general ===
* '''[[What is the difference in using PCM MSB and PCM LSB?]]''' (e.g. in the STL application)
* '''[[What is the difference in using PCM MSB and PCM LSB?]]''' (e.g. in the STL application)
* '''[[Bit-reservoir issues]]'''


=== Instreamer/ Encoding related questions ===
=== Instreamer/ Encoding related questions ===
* '''[[How are measured Input Peak Levels]]'''


* '''[[Can the Instreamer also encode WMA ?]]'''
* '''[[Can the Instreamer also encode WMA ?]]'''


* '''[[Can the Instreamer also encode AACplus ?]]'''
* '''[[Can the Instreamer also encode AAC+ ?]]'''
 
* '''[[Do you have a product to encode AACplus (or a plan to do this ?)]]'''


* '''[[What kind of streams does the Instreamer produce ?]]'''
* '''[[What kind of streams does the Instreamer produce ?]]'''
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* '''[[Is there a way to connect to the Barix Instreamer directly? We would like to get the audio from the device with as little lag as possible.]]'''
* '''[[Is there a way to connect to the Barix Instreamer directly? We would like to get the audio from the device with as little lag as possible.]]'''


* '''How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection within the same LAN ?''' Please download the [[Instreamer-Exstreamer How To]] PDF guide from the Downloads section of Barix site.
* '''How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection within the same LAN ?''' Please read the [[Instreamer-Exstreamer How To]] guide.


* '''How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection over the Internet (known as STL connection)?''' Please download the [[STL connection over Internet]] PDF guide from the Downloads section of Barix site.
* '''How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection over the Internet (known as STL connection)?''' Please read the [[STL connection over Internet]] guide.


* '''When using the Instreamer 100 to encode / feed a Shoutcast Server, how do I insert Artist / Title / Station-name text ?''' Please read [[how to send metadata]]
* '''When using the Instreamer 100 to encode / feed a Shoutcast Server, how do I insert Artist / Title / Station-name text ?''' Please read [[how to send metadata]]
* '''[[Can i distribute IP Audio over a SCA channel with an Instreamer ?]]'''


=== Exstreamer related questions ===
=== Exstreamer related questions ===
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*'''[[How can I monitor an Exstreamer ?]]'''
*'''[[How can I monitor an Exstreamer ?]]'''
For monitoring you can use the mtell-application. Please go to http://www.m-tell.de and click on the "create a new free demo project" link. In the mtell-settings you have to set the MAC address of the Exstreamer. Now you are able to sent the status of the device to the mtell-server. At the Exstreamer you have to set the MTEL URL to "http://www.m-tell.de" and the "MTELL Report Periode" to 5 seconds.


*'''[[What is the capacity of contact of the relay in an Exstreamer-1000 ?]]'''
*'''[[How to listen Barix Radio with Exstreamer ?]]'''
24V - 0,5A
 
*'''[[What is the capacity of contact of the relay in an Exstreamer-1000 ? 24V - 0,5A]]'''
 
*'''[http://wiki.barix.com/index.php5?title=Exstreamer_110_Power_Consumption_measurements What is the power consumption of Exstreamer 110?]'''
*'''[[I have to feed the input to relay contacts? How much ? How can I transmit IO information (beside the audio) over STL Link ?]]'''


=== Annuncicom related questions ===
=== Annuncicom related questions ===
* '''Can I build an intercom system with Annuncicom?'''
Yes, use the PS16 as the central station. Follow this [[Barix Intercom System|howto]] to set up the system.


* '''What are the ratings for the relay on the Annuncicom ?'''
* '''[[Can I build an intercom system with Annuncicom?]]'''
The ratings for the relay are: max 50V/1A


* '''Does the Annuncicom feature SIP functionality ?'''
* '''What are the ratings for the relay on the Annuncicom ?''' The ratings for the relay are: max 50V/1A
Yes it does. To use the SIP application it is necessary to download the ABCL Kit. ABCL (Audio Barix Control Language) is a free programmable language like basic. The ABCL Kit includes a SIP Client for the Annuncicom. You can download it from the Download section of Barix website (Within "Software Solutions" category)


* '''Is an Annuncicom 100 with standard firmware able to receive audio using RTP protocol ?'''
* '''[[Does the Annuncicom feature SIP functionality ?]]'''
Not with the standard firmware, but with the "Annuncicom Fullduplex" application contained in the ABCL kit.


=== IPAM related questions ===
* '''[[Is an Annuncicom 100 with standard firmware able to receive audio using RTP protocol ?]]'''


* '''What is the difference between IPAM 200 and IPAM 300?'''
* '''[[How do I use the Annuncicom with Sureview Immix ?]]'''
** IPAM 300 is an "upgrade" drop in replacement of the IPAM 200
** one more connector (4 pins) for I2S (digital output)
** no other hardware changes
** slightly better audio quality
** newer version of the DSP, can now also handle AACplus v2 (needs to be licensed if needed) and Ogg Vorbis
** runs the same software
** same price


== Control FAQ ==
* '''[[How do I use the Annuncicom with Milestone XProtect ?]]'''


=== X8 related questions ===
* '''[[What is the typical power consumption of Annuncicom 100 ?]]'''
* '''How do i update an X8 with the latest firmware ?'''
You need a Barionet to do this. There is a special application for the Barionet which helps in doing this.
Here is a detailed howto page on this wiki describing this: [[X8-Update]]


=== Barionet related questions ===
=== IPAM related questions ===
* '''How do i read an I/O register using SNMP ?'''
All registers in the Barionet which hold I/O values can be read and written via SNMP. You can easily control the relays, for example, by using SNMP set requests on registers 1 and 2.


The detailed register map is documented in the Barionet manual.
* '''[[What is the difference between IPAM 200 and IPAM 300?]]'''


How do the registers map to Object ID's ?


This is defined in the Barionet MIB, which is included in the device (you can access it with the URL /barionet.mib on the device), and on the Barix website.
== Control FAQ ==
Here is, for example, the OID for register 201 (digital input 1):


1.3.6.1.4.1.17491.1.1.2.1.2.201.0
=== X8 related questions ===
* '''How do i update an X8 with the latest firmware ?''' You need a Barionet to do this. Please read a detailed howto [[X8-Update]]


Note the .0 at the end - and the number before is the register.
=== Barionet related questions ===
* '''[[How do i read an I/O register using SNMP ?]]'''
* '''[[How do i set an I/O register using SNMP ?]]'''
* '''[[What is the typical Barionet Power Consumption ?]]'''




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Latest revision as of 13:43, 11 September 2013

General questions - IP, Addressing, Multicast etc

  • Ho do I do a web update of a device ? Please see FW Update
  • How do I perform a "Serial Rescue" of the device if it becomes unreachable ? Please see FW Update
  • Redundancy - how do i use Barix devices for a high availabilty application


  • SonicIP Voice - can I change this and record my own ? Yes, to do so follow this SonicIP Howto

Audio FAQ

Questions related to audio formats in general

Instreamer/ Encoding related questions

  • How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection over the Internet (known as STL connection)? Please read the STL connection over Internet guide.
  • When using the Instreamer 100 to encode / feed a Shoutcast Server, how do I insert Artist / Title / Station-name text ? Please read how to send metadata

Exstreamer related questions

  • How do I know what the LED blinking means ? Please find that information in the "Exstreamer Technical Manual". (Faster Green and Red LED)

Annuncicom related questions

  • What are the ratings for the relay on the Annuncicom ? The ratings for the relay are: max 50V/1A

IPAM related questions


Control FAQ

X8 related questions

  • How do i update an X8 with the latest firmware ? You need a Barionet to do this. Please read a detailed howto X8-Update

Barionet related questions


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