Configuring a Barix Instreamer ICE for Radio Mast

A Barix Instreamer ICE can be configured to broadcast live audio through Radio Mast. This guide will explain how to configure your Barix Instreamer ICE to connect and broadcast to a Radio Mast stream.

Note that the Instreamer ICE is different from the Barix Instreamer. This guide is for the ICE model only. For the regular Instreamer, please follow our Barix Instreamer guide here.

Before we begin, there are a few prerequisites you need:

Follow the steps below to configure your encoder to connect to Radio Mast. The relevant settings are split into two different pages on the Barix, so we'll configure it in two steps:

1. Find your stream connection details

We'll need to enter your stream's connection details into your Barix box, so let's find those in your Radio Mast account. Log into Radio Mast, and click Streams on the left, then the name of your stream. You will see the information listed under Stream Connection Information. Keep this information handy for the next steps.

2. Configure Stream on Instreamer ICE

Visit your Barix Instreamer ICE's IP address in your web browser, and click the "Stream" tab at the top.

Click Edit to start configuring the stream. Enter the following settings:

  • Input Source: Line IN
  • Encoder Type: AAC
  • Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
  • Bit Rate Type: Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
  • Bitrate: 128 kbps
  • Server Type: Icecast Source (once you select this, more fields will appear)
  • Icecast Name: Enter a name for your stream. This will be shown on some players.
  • Mount Point: Refer to your Stream Connection Details from Radio Mast. You may need to omit the leading / character.
  • Remote URL: ingest-yyz.radiomast.io (or choose the closest ingest server to you. The available choices will be shown in your Radio Mast Stream Connection Information.)
  • Audio Port: 80 or 8000
  • Username: Refer to your Stream Connection Details from Radio Mast.
  • Password: Refer to your Stream Connection Details from Radio Mast.

Click OK or Apply to save and apply your changes.

Click Apply to save your changes, and confirm under the Home tab that the Barix connects successfully. It may take a few seconds for the connection to be established, but you should see the VU meters move and the Status say STREAMING once it is connected.

You can verify your stream is live by clicking the Listen button back on your stream's Overview tab Radio Mast. Your stream will be live and listenable instantly once your Barix is connected. If you get a "Stream Offline" error from Radio Mast, then double check the settings on your Barix.

Troubleshooting

  • Some firewalls can block port 80. Try port 8000 if you have trouble connecting.
  • Double check that all of your settings in the Instreamer ICE match our recommendations above.

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