How do I stream mp3 audio/video?

[frank69m]

I'm I'm a newbie here and have a basic question.

I have a Helix Media Server and want to know how I can stream mp3 audio/video files.


Can I serve them up via http on my web server and not my media server? Is this considered streaming or should I use an mms:// url?

I want to make sure users are using the Windows Media Player because it is supported on PCs and Macs.

thanks so much for any help you can provide.

-franky

[launchpad67a]

If you simply put a link on a web page with the URL to the file, it will stream.
Example: http://www.yoursite.com/yoursong.mp3

This will force the viewers media player to open and play the song, or video. You cannot guarantee it will be windows media player though.

[vickie]

How do you compress an audio or video file so that it doesn't take a long time to download? :confused:

[launchpad67a]

How do you compress an audio or video file so that it doesn't take a long time to download? :confused:
Well an mp3 for instance is usually pretty small, unless it's a really long song. Even a 5MB mp3 will start streaming on a cable connection in just a few seconds.
As far as video, you have to compress the video using some video editing software. Save it as a .wmv, or .mpeg

There is lots of software out there that converts audio and video files.