Windows Media stream

MP3 stream

Streaming Media FAQs

Listening on a Mac or *nix? Both WRIF streams are compatible with Apple computers.  Mac users can download Windows Media Player for OSX here. Many Mac and *nix users find it easier to listen to the MP3 stream.

As of mid-May, 2008, we have begun a beta-test of an MP3 stream to accommodate listener with mobile devices.  We will be evaluating the MP3 stream over throughout the year to determine its viability. 

What you need to listen to WRIF Live
1. An internet connection over 32k. This means a 56k modem, cable, DSL, or most at-work connections should work. The slower your connection, the longer the webstream will take to buffer and the more buffering you will experience while you are listening. Also, the more applications you have open on your machine may affect buffering and stream performance.

2. Player software - Windows Media Player 9+, Winamp,  Quicktime, iTunes, Foobar2000, or VLC.

3. A sound card in your computer and speakers or headphones. Most computers come with both.

Does the online audio sound too fast or too slow?
You may need to update your drivers for Windows Media Player
For more help, visit this site.

Having problems connecting to the stream?
1. Are you at work? Some company networks are behind a firewall that do not allow the webstream through. Check with your friendly IT guy. Also, your Windows Media Player must be set to use HTTP protocol with no other ports selected. Not sure? Ask that IT guy. He'll be glad to help.

5. On a Mac or *nix? You may want to download the .asx  or .pls file. From there you should be able to open up Windows Media Player by double clicking on the .asx file, and listen to the WRIF online. Try right clicking on the "Windows Media" or "Winamp PLayer" link and choosing "Download linked file as...".

7. Make sure you have your streaming protocols and Streaming proxy settings set on your Windows Media Player. They're located on the Windows Media Player at Tools > Options> Network.

8. WRIF.com streams in Advanced Streaming Format, or ASF, so make sure the Windows Media Player is set to be the default player for ASF files.  That's located on the Windows Media Player at Tools > Options> File Types.

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