[asterisk-users] Using Asterisk + other FOSS projects to facilitate a call-in Internet Radio web-frontend

[Leif Madsen]

On 11-04-30 03:10 PM, Alec Taylor wrote:
> Good Evening,
> 
> I'm setting up an Internet Radio website with call-in functionality,
> and need to know the kinds of FOSS tools I should install to get the
> job done.
> 
> Here's an example of what I'm looking for: http://i56.tinypic.com/aafz4k.png
> 
> Call protocol:
> [Producer calls in]
> [Host calls in]
> [Guest calls in]->[Screened by Producer, if accepted, conferenced into host]
> 
> On the website they'll need to be able to call in (mic input grabbed),
> and listen in (without calling in).
> 
> ____
> 
> I've been suggested many things, including Skype, IceCAST and
> [currently the most promising] Asterisk+Red5+Red5Phone.
> 
> Are there any better ways of doing this, and if not, how do I setup
> asterisk for the above task?
> 
> Thanks for all suggestions,


While it isn't a free option, using chan_skype (license purchased from Digium)
may be the easiest solution here. A lot of people know what Skype is, and may
already have it installed, and instead of requiring your users to install a
softphone, they could just click the "Call Me" link you provide.

Alternatively, you could get a DID and allow people to call in the "old
fashioned way". You'd have to pay for the interconnectivity, but if you use a
SIP provider the costs should not be unreasonable (1-2 cents per minute).

You could always look into using Google Talk as well :)

Leif.