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Broadcast AM Radio Online Using a Barix Instreamer

Do you want to broadcast AM radio online? Deliver your shows to a global audience over the internet using the Barix Instreamer.

Jamie Ashbrook

by Jamie Ashbrook in Production

Last updated 06.08.2023

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Do you want to broadcast AM radio online? Deliver your shows to a global audience over the internet using the Barix Instreamer.

If you are playing music on a traditional AM, FM, or digital station then you can broadcast it to your Radio.co station. The Barix Instreamer is the best solution to take an existing stream and make it available to a wider audience over the internet. Find out more about the Instreamer here.

Barix Instreamer (Front & Back)

This guide is designed to show you how easy it is to set up a Barix Instreamer to broadcast to your station. For full instructions on the setup of the device, please refer to the manufacturer's Quick Install Guide.

How to Broadcast AM Radio Online

Buy the Barix Instreamer on Amazon USA or Amazon UK.

Initial Setup

Connect the Barix Instreamer to your network or router using a standard network cable. Connect a pair of earphones to the front of the unit.

Wearing the earphones, turn on the unit. The IP address of the Barix Instreamer will be announced - write this down. On a computer or tablet connected to the same network, access the IP address in a browser. The status page will load.

Barix Instreamer Homepage

Click on Configuration > Advanced Settings > Network. Enable SonicIP and update Web Server Port to 80. Leave everything else as is.

Barix Instreamer Port 80

Update Firmware

In order to use the Barix Instreamer, it needs to be updated to the latest firmware version. Login and download the Instreamer FW Kit. Unpackage the downloaded firmware.

Select Update > Please Click Here to Start the Update. The Barix will be rebooted. Click Choose File, then in update_rescue select compound.bin within the firmware package. Click Upload and wait for confirmation.

Updating Barix Version

After the file completely loads, click on Update and then press Reboot to restart the device with the new firmware. The device takes a few seconds to reboot. In the Update area, the Barix should now be on the latest firmware version.

Updated Version

Configure Barix Settings

In Advanced Settings > Audio, update the following:

  • Input Source: Line stereo
  • Audio Format: MPEG1 / 44.1 kHz (MP3)
  • MPEG Bitrate Mode: CBR
  • MPEG Bitrate: 128kbps
  • A/D Amplifier Gain: -3dB
  • MP3 Bit Reservoir: Keep empty
Barix Advanced Settings Audio

In Streaming, update the following:

  • Streaming Mode: Send always
  • Buffer Underrun Mode (TCP): Skip
  • Stream Packet Strategy: Optimal package
  • UDP Tx Source Port: 0
  • Own Name: Your radio station's name
  • Radio Path: /xstream
  • icy-url / SIP user: Your website URL
  • icy-genre: Your station's genre
  • SHOUTcast Stream: Public
  • Conn. Type: SHOUTcast
  • Domain Name & Port: Get these on your Radio.co Dashboard under the Live tab

Leave the other settings and click Apply.

Barix Instreamer Advanced Settings Streaming

In Security, update the following:

Barix Instreamer Security Password

Finally, click Apply to save all your changes and restart your server. You can now send audio through the Barix Instreamer and broadcast AM radio online to your Radio.co station. Need help? Contact our support team.

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