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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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* '''[[How do emergency messages work ?]]'''
* '''[[How do emergency messages work ?]]'''


== Audio FAQ ==
== Audio FAQ ==
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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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* '''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 ?]]'''


*'''What is the capacity of contact of the relay in an Exstreamer-1000 ?'''  24V - 0,5A
*'''[[How to listen Barix Radio with Exstreamer ?]]'''
 
*'''[[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 ===
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* '''[[Is an Annuncicom 100 with standard firmware able to receive audio using RTP protocol ?]]'''
* '''[[Is an Annuncicom 100 with standard firmware able to receive audio using RTP protocol ?]]'''


* '''[[How do I use the Annuncicom with Sureview Immix ?]]'''
* '''[[How do I use the Annuncicom with Milestone XProtect ?]]'''
* '''[[What is the typical power consumption of Annuncicom 100 ?]]'''


=== IPAM related questions ===
=== IPAM related questions ===
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=== Barionet related questions ===
=== Barionet related questions ===
* '''[[How do i read an I/O register using SNMP ?]]'''
* '''[[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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