Nothing…..exactly! We work with a company that provides the means with which we can stream or broadcast audio via the Internet. From my end, I’m experiencing technical problems that I’m quite sure are not the problems of the provider by my own equipment, including my Internet Service Provider.
With that said, I have been trying to do live broadcasts because it removes one step that I have to take to get a recorded broadcasts uploaded and ready for streaming or podcasting. My problems are two fold. During a live broadcast, listeners keep getting dropped. Once dropped, a listener has to close out their browser and log on again. Of course a total pain. I believe this problem is on my end with either a too slow computer processor or Internet connection or just a bad combination.
The second problem, somewhat related, involves uploading a recorded show to the website that hosts the broadcasts. Again, I believe this is from my end as uploads, which are of relatively large file sizes, are getting hung up and will not complete the upload.
So, why am I telling you all this? Because I wanted you to know I haven’t given up on the show. Also, I am still working on the technical problems from my end, short of stepping out and purchasing all new equipment, which demand can’t justify that end right now.
Today at 3 p.m. I am going to attempt another live broadcast. I have made some changes that I hope will tell me more specifically what the problems are so I can work toward correcting them. Even though the broadcast will be live, I will also record the show and then upload it to my own server at Skinny Moose, which I haven’t had any problems with. From there you’ll be able to stream or download the audio.
If you would like to join in the fun, log on to the Skinny Moose Radio at 3 p.m. today. Hopefully all will go well.
Tom Remington
