To listen to a network audio stream (Shoutcast, Icecast, etc.):

1	Click the Mode button in Audion until the NET indicator lights. You're now in NET mode.
2	Click the play button.
3	Type in the streaming server's address.

Tip: You can also drag and drop from the Stream Guide Window, double click on a Stream Guide entry, double click a favorite you've created, or select a favorite from the pull-down menu.

A streaming server address will look similar to:
http://server.name.com:8000.

Network status

Since the conditions of the Internet are unpredictable, sometimes your connection to a server may hang, or drop out entirely, or it may be difficult to connect. Audion will display three different animations to give you with visual feedback of your connection:

•	Connecting: Audion is connecting to the server.
•	Streaming: Audion is receiving audio from the server.
•	Broken: There is a problem with the connection. These problems usually correct themselves after a brief period of time.

Every Audion face will treat these animations differently, however each face will have three separate animations as detailed above.

Requirements

Most network streams require a great deal of bandwidth, i.e. a fast connection to the Internet. If you have a 56k modem, you may find the audio breaking up frequently. There's not really a magic trick to solve this problem other than (you saw it coming) upgrading to a faster connection. Still, choosing a streaming server with a low bitrate stream is your best medicine. For a 56k modem, a stream with a bitrate no greater than 40k will work best.

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