Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
So seek and ye shall find. I read the post below in another forum, experimented with a wireless range expander near the SBR, and that resolved all sync problems, in all cases. Bk1;506307 Wrote: I've replaced the Boom with the Radio, in the same exact location, and then the problems started. It seems to have random problems with my WIFI connection (can't find the net, can't connect, connecting screen stays forever, after connection signal is reported good but then the unit is very slow and audio stutters, lots of buffering). Authentication is correct, it is just signal strength that gives problems. So, out of frustration, I've decided to move my WIFI router nearer to the Radio. It's just a temporary solution, but all problems disappeared. I honestly think that it is not a software issue. Perhaps they decided to change the wifi chip in the unit, or simply the internal antenna placement is not as good as Boom's but the result is that WIFI is too picky on signal strength. -- aberjona 1 Controller | 1 Receiver | 1 Boom | 1 Radio http://aberjona.tumblr.com aberjona's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=27202 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
This plugin helped resolve some (but not all) of the sync issues I experienced after adding the SB Radio to my network (a Controller/Receiver and a Boom), which had previously been solid, sync-wise. http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SyncOptions.html I flip often between SqueezeCenter and mysqueezebox.com; this plugin is only for SC, so when I use mysqueezebox.com, some sync problems persist, exclusively with streamed radio stations (WNYC, KCRW). The players start off in-sync, but if I pause the playback with any device (Controller/Boom/Radio) and hit play again, all three players go out of sync, and cannot find any agreement either on their own, or after powering on/off the individual players. Services like Pandora work fine in both environments. Can anyone offer advice for resolving the radio station sync issue? -- aberjona 1 Controller | 1 Receiver | 1 Boom | 1 Radio http://aberjona.tumblr.com aberjona's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=27202 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
I just upgraded to 7.4.2 and I'm still having this problem: the SB radio often (but not always) won't play certain programs while my other two SBv3s in the same synch group function fine. I've done a little more experimenting: this happens very frequently with the WMA stream at http://opml.radiotime.com/Tune.ashx?id=s27111formats=aac,mp3,wma,wmpro,wmvoice,wmvideo,oggpartnerId=16 The specific symptom: that program plays a canned intro (fundraising appeal, if you're wondering) and then switches to the live stream. More often than not, at the transition, the live stream doesn't play on the SBR but plays on the SBv3s. From the display, the SBR seems to be playing, but no sound comes out! As I say, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Other WMA feeds work. I also notice that the canned intro sound quality is degraded: I hear skips almost every time. Known problem? Any suggestions? Related question: how do I submit a bug report? I didn't find a link on the support page. -- Mezzaluna Mezzaluna's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
Ikabob;514715 Wrote: At mysqueezebox.com under player/network there is a category called Radio Station Buffer Seconds. I am not sure if it makes a difference with syncing or not. Mine are all set at 10 seconds. Also below that is Maximum WMA Stream Bitrate. Again...I am not a guru. Good luck. Ah, I see it now. Thanks. -- Mezzaluna Mezzaluna's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
I've had a SB radio for a couple of weeks, and it is flakey when I try to synchronize it with the two older SBs (squeezebox3). RIght now it appears synched but plays no audio; other times attempting to synch has disrupted the audio from all the others. Known problem? Anything I should try? One detail: the radio is on wireless while the other two are directly wired into a hub shared with my server. I tried changing the Synchronized Players Startup Delay (ms) to 250 but, as I say, right now I've got no audio coming from the radio. All this on Version: 7.4.1 - r28947 -- Mezzaluna Mezzaluna's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
Mezzaluna;514592 Wrote: I've had a SB radio for a couple of weeks, and it is flakey when I try to synchronize it with the two older SBs (squeezebox3). RIght now it appears synched but plays no audio; other times attempting to synch has disrupted the audio from all the others. Known problem? Anything I should try? One detail: the radio is on wireless while the other two are directly wired into a hub shared with my server. I tried changing the Synchronized Players Startup Delay (ms) to 250 but, as I say, right now I've got no audio coming from the radio. All this on Version: 7.4.1 - r28947 Question: Are they all on the same server (SBS or Msb.com)? Just a wild stab. -- Ikabob Ikabob's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32088 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
Ikabob;514600 Wrote: Question: Are they all on the same server (SBS or Msb.com)? Just a wild stab. yes, all on the same server, all on the same IP subnet/broadcast domain, but one on a wireless hub and the other two on the same wired hub as the server. -- Mezzaluna Mezzaluna's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
Mezzaluna;514604 Wrote: yes, all on the same server, all on the same IP subnet/broadcast domain, but one on a wireless hub and the other two on the same wired hub as the server. Sometimes the audio will stop when initializing Sync, but then they should all Sync and play fine. What are you trying to Sync? Local music on your computer? Internet Radio? Music Services? Unless the one player on WiFi is getting a bad/poor signal it should not matter for Syncing. Maybe try it wired temporarily to see if that resolves the issue? -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
Could be a distinct Sync issue, hard to tell. I'd still try it wired just to eliminate possible WiFi issues. I Sync three players without issue, Radio (WiFi), Boom (WiFi), SB3 (wired) so I know the Radio is capable of it. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] synch problems with the SB Radio?
Mezzaluna;514637 Wrote: Thanks for following up. Not sure I understand: what would I look at to set the players up at the same # for buffering? At mysqueezebox.com under player/network there is a category called Radio Station Buffer Seconds. I am not sure if it makes a difference with syncing or not. Mine are all set at 10 seconds. Also below that is Maximum WMA Stream Bitrate. Again...I am not a guru. Good luck. -- Ikabob Ikabob's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32088 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74971 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
