Internet Radio Device Information

An Internet radio device (IRD) or network music player is a hardware device that autonomously receives and plays audio from Internet radio stations.

Optionally, can be employed a user's PC/MAC or other embedded media servers (usually via UPnP or WiFi protocol).

General information

The devices which are currently on the market mainly support the most common streaming (media) format such as:

Some other units also support RealAudio and less common formats such as:

Internet radio devices generally support:

  • Playlist formats: M3U, PLS and ASX playlists formats.
  • Audio Stream Protocols: SHOUTcast, Icecast and MMS / MMSH - Microsoft Media Streaming Protocol / over HTTP.

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Wed Jun 10 20:31:46 2009

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See also:

  • Radio MonashRadio Monash
    radiomonash.net
    Radio Monash is student run radio station based in Melbourne, Australia. Offering on-demand programs as well as many different podcasts.
  • Traxx RadioTraxx Radio
    traxxradio.net
    Traxx Radio plays a selection of Indie, New Rave, and Indie Folk music. Broadcasting 24 hours a day
  • 2SER 107.3 FM Underground Radio2SER 107.3 FM Underground Radio
    2ser.com
    Station and program information, feedback forms, political activism items and related links from Australian community radio . Requires Windows Media Player.
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