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Hi there! Im rather new to the concept of streaming using VLC, but im keen to give it a go. I use VLC for the majority of my playbacks, so i would say im not unfamiliar with it.

Anyways, What im wanting to do is setup VLC on my netbook to capture microphone input, and stream it to my local network, to either an iPod touch (VLC App or other) or another computer (VLC or HTTP).
I found this guide http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/2020 ... C-videolan, but im having trouble following the instructions and getting a successful stream working.

Can anyone help me out? I know the guide is for an old version (2005), if anyone has a change to it, or a new instruction set I can use? Im also willing to do a remote access session via Teamviewer if you would prefer to do that, or find it easier.

Cheers!

Firstly you will want prove out your audio input by opening "Open Capture device"
Video device should be set to "none"
Audio device configured as necessary to your desired input.
When this is proven and working, then move on to streaming

This is a computer to computer LAN solution using http (I do not have an Ipod)

Open streaming (Capture device) in the GUI with video set to "none" and audio set to desired input configuration
Click "Stream" button
In the next "Source" window click "Next" button
In the next "Destinations" window, optionally check the Display Locally box
Then, select "http" from the dropdown menu and click the Add button beside it.
This setting can usually be left at default of port 8080 with no path appended.
In the Transcoding Options box below, select "Audio mp3" and ensure the transcoding checkbox is ticked
Click "Next"
In the final "Options" window
Click "Stream" button

You should now be streaming your audio in mp3

On the client (VLC) computer, you need to select "Open Network Stream" and enter the complete url of the streaming server IP
Eg (with your ip) http://192.168.0.21:8080

Thanks Greg! I found I had an issue using the IP Address (192.168.1.3) and ended up using my hostname instead.
Thanks so much

How do you do this from command line?

Firstly you will want prove out your audio input by opening "Open Capture device"
Video device should be set to "none"
Audio device configured as necessary to your desired input.
When this is proven and working, then move on to streaming

This is a computer to computer LAN solution using http (I do not have an Ipod)

Open streaming (Capture device) in the GUI with video set to "none" and audio set to desired input configuration
Click "Stream" button
In the next "Source" window click "Next" button
In the next "Destinations" window, optionally check the Display Locally box
Then, select "http" from the dropdown menu and click the Add button beside it.
This setting can usually be left at default of port 8080 with no path appended.
In the Transcoding Options box below, select "Audio mp3" and ensure the transcoding checkbox is ticked
Click "Next"
In the final "Options" window
Click "Stream" button

You should now be streaming your audio in mp3

On the client (VLC) computer, you need to select "Open Network Stream" and enter the complete url of the streaming server IP
Eg (with your ip) http://192.168.0.21:8080