ClearOne Digital Media - Manual (Page 66)

may be. StreamNet also offers far superior
sound quality. Unlike MP3 files, which
compress the sound by literally discarding
70% of the musical information, StreamNet
can distribute your music collection in full,
uncompressed fidelity. Should you decide
to listen to MP3 files, StreamNet offers
complete control over your music library
so that you can browse and sort by artist,
album genre or song title. And StreamNet
allows you to play different music in each
room or the same music in all rooms,
simultaneously; beautifully synchronized
(other systems simply cannot perform this
important function).
13. What compression ratios of MP3
does StreamNet support?
The StreamNet system supports the
following compression ratios of MP3
files, VBR (variable bit rate) 64 to 320
kbps. Support for additional Codec’s
will be added in the future, and may be
downloaded directly.
14. What is TCP/IP?
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the basic
communication language for computers
on the Internet (also on intranets and
extranets).
15. What does ClearOne recommend
for sources?
You can use any sources you wish, analog,
digital or networked. StreamNet can
handle everything from the newest hard
disc based audio servers to old 8 track
players.
16. Can I use a different remote
control?
There are many different types of remote
control options. Any learning remote can
control sources on a StreamNet system.
You can also use any device equipped with
a web browser.
17. What is the Expansion Interface
module (EIM) used for?
There are many different uses for it. You
can use analog wall mounted input plates,
Bluetooth Digital Interfaces, External
amplifiers, Keypads, and more.
18. If I am transferring files or
browsing the Web, will it interfere
with the music?
No . The StreamNet system uses a very
sophisticated network technology to ensure
complete integrity of all StreamNet and
data traffic on the network is maintained.
19. How far can I run the wires for
StreamNet?
For maximum quality and reliability,
ClearOne always recommends adherence
to the guidelines for networking practices
of the IEEE 802.3 standard. Nominally that
means runs up to 100 meters are fine,
beyond that, a repeater or other devices
can be installed to extend the range to
whatever you require. For very long runs,
you may wish to use a local power supply.
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