[asterisk-users] Format_MP3, Streaming, File Formats, MOH

[Julian Lyndon-Smith]

Robert Chadwell wrote:
> I agree, using mpg123 for streaming from Shoutcast-type servers hasn't worked well for me either. I would prefer to use SlimServer as you can, through LAME, drop the bitrate and file quality down to the point where you wouldn't necessarily need further conversion, but this requires /stream.mp3 to be added to the end of the URL (which I haven't been able to get to work).
> 
> If Shoutcast streaming HAS worked well for folks, maybe you could provide us with some insight.

Has anyone got any config info for using slimserver ?

Julian
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com [mailto:asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Raphaël Jacquot
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 10:40 AM
> To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
> Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] Format_MP3, Streaming, File Formats, MOH
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> Asterisk [Submusic] wrote:
> 
>> musiconhold.conf
>> [shoutcast]
>> mode=custom
>> application=/usr/local/bin/mpg123 -s --mono -y -f 8192 -r 8000
>> http://stream128.submusic.ch:8004/
>> ; The  '/' in the stream URL is important !
> 
> I tried this.
> however it doesn't work. apparently, asterisk doesn't read from the
> mpg123 when no one is listening to MOH, and stuff appear to be stacking
> inside a pipe of some sort.
> when the next caller gets the MOH, he gets the music from 5 minutes ago
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