We will be using B.U.T.T (Broadcast Using This Tool) to broadcast our collaborative sound work. We are broadcasting through the I.P of Locus Sonus. I found this process quite easy due to my experience recording sound on my computer through DAWs. I have often had to record signal from my computer’s sound card for radio mixes if I want to rip a quote from a video for example… So by choosing ‘Stereo Mix’ on Audio settings I am able to send out the sounds from my sound card, which splits the signal coming out of my speakers through BUTT and out to broadcast without my microphone disrupting the audio quality. If we wanted more control of that signal or I wanted to play something off my computer whilst broadcasting without it being sent over, I could install a windows alternative to SoundFlower. However I think it’s entirely plausible for me to broadcast the signal only using BUTT. As I don’t think we will be balancing a performance signal alongside our per-recorded collaborative piece, which is still in the realm of possibility only using BUTT. I will just have to make sure I have no tabs open or programs that have notification sounds.
The requirements for Resonance Broadcast FM are:
Format requirements for Resonance FM:
MP3 audio file @ 320kbps 44.1kHz 16bit Stereo, normalised at at -2.85db
As seen in the image above. I have set the Bitrate to 320kps in line with the requirements. Sample rate is also at 44.1kHz. I cannot see any setting for 16bit stereo nor for the normalisation. I will have to do some research before the final broadcast on Thursday. I may indeed have to make sure Kiro is aware of the max db range so he can adjust the mix accordingly. In the session this week I successfully streamed a 160kbps file. I am little concerned that my internet connection won’t be able handle the added bitrate. So, I will speak to Kiro and maybe Monika (who is up for helping with the producer role) to check everything is good to go before the Thursday broadcast. If not I will be on hand to troubleshoot someone else through this process and perhaps it would be wise for someone to be on hand to stream a back up in case I run into difficulties.