How can I listen to Principia Internet Radio? You can listen on any computer or wireless device that can access the Internet and that has a Flash Player. If you are a mobile listener, you can use our Windows Media Player stream. When you click to listen to our program, mobile users will be presented with the option of opening our Windows Media stream.
Can I listen on my Blackberry?
Yes! You can listen to Principia Internet Radio on your BlackBerry smartphone using a new service called Moodio. There is a two step process to get it going. The first step requires setting up a free account with Moodio on your computer. Then you access your Moodio account on your BlackBerry to listen to the station. (Moodio requires BlackBerry OS 4.3 or higher. An appropriate data plan is required).
You will need to create a new account. Provide a unique username, an email address, your location and some basic personal information. When you have entered the required information, click on the ‘Create New Account’ button.
Once created, log in to your new account using the username and password you provided.
The Stations screen will appear. Enter Principia in the box marked ‘Name.’ Click the Apply button. Principia Internet Radio will appear. Click ‘Add’ under My Stations.
Once the station is added, you may add other stations if you want. There are answers to Frequently Asked Questions on the site.
When completed, you can log out of the site.
On your BlackBerry browser, go to: http://m.moodio.fm (not www.moodio.fm)
When prompted, enter your Moodio Username and Password. Once logged in, click on My Stations. Principia Internet Radio should appear, along with any other stations you added.
Click on the Principia Internet Radio link to listen to the station. You can press the End Call button to keep the station playing while you do other tasks with your BlackBerry. Just return to the Browser to change stations or end playback.
You can always return to the Moodio site on your computer to add or delete stations in your 'My Stations' list.
Can I listen if I use the Linux operating system? Yes.You need to use Kaffeine, the primary multimedia tool that is installed on the Kubuntu distribution.When the download window opens, you need to choose "Open with" and Browse to the /usr/bin folder where you choose kaffeine. You should also put a check into the box for "Do this automatically for files like this from now on." After that PIR should be just a page click away.
Note: These directions are an exsample of steps that have worked. Not all distributions come with Kaffeine as the default audio application.
Can I listen on a radio? Unfortunately not. The program is only available over the Internet. However, as wireless systems are becoming more popular, it is possible to listen to Principia Internet Radio with portable wireless devices. Some of our listeners are already doing just that. In the future, we expect that most of our audience will be listening over some kind of wireless device, which makes it almost like conventional radio.
Can I listen anywhere in the world? Yes, at least anywhere you can get a reliable Internet connection. We have had good reports from places as far away as Germany, Mexico City, England, and Taiwan.
I only have a dial-up connection, can I still listen? Our Flash Audio stream runs at at 48k rate, which means listening via 48K dial-up will probably not be reliable.
What does buffering mean? By the time our program reaches your computer, it has traveled through many connection points along the Internet. Sometimes, your program may even be re-routed while you are listening to it. To avoid having the program cut in and out frequently due to Internet issues, your computer stores several seconds of the program in advance. The process is called buffering. If you experience a short drop-out in service, the stored audio is played to cover the outage. If it all works as it should, you will not even hear this happen. However, if an outage occurs which is longer than the amount audio stored in your computer, the program will stop until your computer can catch up again.
What software do I need to listen to Principia Internet Radio? You need a Flash Plug-In to your browser. If your computer does not have a Flash Plug-In, you will be invited to load one when you click to listen to our program.
Can I listen on an Apple Macintosh computer? Yes! Our Flash audio stream works eaqually well on both Windows and MAC computers.
What is the difference between your regular programming, your downloadable programs and your podcasts? When you are listening to Principia Internet Radio, you are listening to programming coming directly from our studios as it happens. For example, if you are listening to a live basketball game, it is happening right then.
Our downloadable programs are replays of programs that have already played on Principia Internet Radio. They are made available to you in mp3 format to listen to after-the-fact, at your convenience. And, they can be loaded into an iPod or other portable player for listening on the go. You can also download them and share them with others.
Our podcasts are programs available for iPod and iPhone users via iTunes. The advantage of this method is that you can subscribe to our programs so when we put them on iTunes, they will automatically load into your computer and your iPod or iPhone.
How can I tell when programs are on? With so much happening on two campuses, and with much of it happening on short notice, the best way for you to find out what is coming up is right here with our on line Program Schedule. We also mention what’s coming up in our radio programming. So, if you listen a lot, you won’t miss anything important.
Where are your main studios located? The studios of Principia Internet Radio are located in the Merrick Wing on the College campus and serve as an academic laboratory for the College Mass Communications Department. Much of what you hear is produced with the substantial input of College Mass Communications students. We are happy to give you a tour when you are in town.
What kind of studio equipment do you have?
This is the technical stuff! We use Axia Element digital consoles, with an IP networked audio system running on a Gig network using two Cisco routers. Programming is provided by means of a Google SS32 radio automation system. We also have connections to live venues on both campuses, and by means of a backhaul streaming system we can broadcast from any location that has a campus network connection. Our state of the art professional equipment not only provides us with great programming flexibility, it gives Mass Communication students the opportunity to have a teaching laboratory that replicates the finest radio stations.
