Classical WNIU Streaming Audio Help
Frequently Asked Questions
*How do I listen to the Classical WNIU stream?
*How can I bookmark Classical WNIU's audio streams?
*What audio is available online?
*What do I need in order to listen to Classical WNIU's live stream?
*Can I use the QuickTime player?
*A player opens, but why doesn't the audio start?
*Sometimes the sound cuts out when I listen to the live stream. Why?
*I have the hardware and software I need, but I am not able to connect to the Classical WNIU stream. What can I do?
*I've read through/tried all of this and I'm still having streaming problems. What should I do?
How do I listen to the Classical WNIU stream?
Classical WNIU streams in the MP3 file format. This is a popular audio format which plays in lots of different audio players, so more people can easily listen to Classical WNIU online. You can listen with any MP3 player.
How can I bookmark Classical WNIU's audio streams?
Windows Users: Drag the link to your desktop or right click on a stream link, select "Save Target As" or "Add To Favorites."
Mac Users: Drag the link to your desktop or control-click and select "Download link to disk" or "Add to Favorites."
What audio is available online?
Classical WNIU is streamed live online, which means you can access current programming. Recording industry laws prevent us from archiving our music programs. You can find our music playlists here.
What do I need in order to listen to Classical WNIU's live stream?
Classical WNIU is streamed in the MP3 format. Since you're reading this page, you're probably at a computer that has an internet connection. The computer must also have a sound card, and speakers or headphones.
To listen to our MP3 stream, you need one of the many audio players that can play MP3 format streams. The free MP3 players are Windows Media Player and Apple's iTunes (it plays on Windows too, not just Macintosh). There are also free versions of WinAmp and Real Player. Follow any of these buttons to download the free MP3 audio player of your choice:
Download iTunes
Download Windows Media Player
Download WinAmp
Download Real Player
Can I use the QuickTime player?
Not easily. To play our MP3 streams in Quicktime, right click on the stream link, and select copy shortcut . Then, in your Quicktime player, Under the File options, select open "Open URL in New Player..." and paste the link.
A player opens, but why doesn't the audio start?
You may need to change your firewall settings to permit streaming media (please consult your network administrator or service provider) or adjust your player's transport settings (e.g., in Windows Media: Tools -> Options -> Network -> Uncheck UDP and Multicast). Even if your player works on other sites, you may experience errors on Classical WNIU.org
Sometimes the sound cuts out when I listen to the live stream. Why?
There are a few explanations for why this may occur.
1.)Your Internet connection may be too slow for the stream you are trying to listen to, especially if you try to listen while doing something else on the Internet at the same time. Our stream requires at least a 33.8-56K baud modem.
2.)There may be temporary problems on the Internet somewhere between our audio servers and your computer, it often resolves itself within a few minutes.
3.)There may be a problem with your computer hardware or software. (Try increasing the player's buffer size, e.g., in Windows Media: Tools -> Options -> Performance -> Network Buffering)
I have the hardware and software I need, but I am not able to connect to the Classical WNIU streams. What can I do?
It is possible that 'all lines are busy', which is why it is important that users disconnect from the stream when they are finished listening, or are away from their computers. Please try back later. You may also consider reinstalling or upgrading your Windows Media Player. If you continue to experience problems, please let us know.
None of this information has helped me; I am still having problems. What should I do?
E-mail us and we will try to help you. In your e-mail, please include as much of the following information as possible:
Your Internet connection (DSL, T1, modem, etc.)
The platform your computer runs (Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Linux, etc.)
The audio player (and version) you are using (WinAmp, Real Audio, iTunes, Windows Media, etc.)