Which Audio Streaming Format Do You Prefer?

Thank you! The votes are in!


WFMU wants to know!

Here are the results:
FormatMacWinUnixOtherTotal
RealAudio62220171300
WMP0310031
MP3163022068
QT2022024
Other fmt00101
Big Total:424
 
Percentages:
FormatMacWinUnixOtherTotal
RealAudio14.6251.894.010.2470.75
WMP - 7.31 - - 7.31
MP33.777.085.19 - 16.04
QT4.720.470.47 - 5.66
Other fmt - - 0.24 - 0.24

Anonymous commentary (if any) from the voters:
Hey Baby, we don't use windows!
Archive Rex's show!!!!!
You are saints. You have no competition. I kiss you.
WFMU Should saturate the airwaves AND the cybershpere
EVERYONE can use mp3!
Can you guys export a good pizzeria to LA for us??
My archive priorities: "Incorrect Music", Irwin's show,Ken's show,Kenny G.,Stork
Thanks for broadcasting via the net, it really makes the workday tolerable
Do what keeps you on the web. I even use winblowz so I can listen to wfmu!
I haven't done any listening tests elvaluate these audio formats, RA seems fine
I love Linux and wfmu. Don't make me pick.
I'm a "techie", whatever formats you decide on I'll load and use to hear you.
k001 d00dz! Give me Incorrect Music and Greasy Kids Stuff on MP3. WFMUG
PLEASE Use ANY Non-Proprietary Format Available on Linux!
Yea FMU!
I can switch easily!
i've never tried mp3/shoutcast, but i'd want the best fidelity of sound.
Please please get an RA server and do it yourself!
Have not yet tried anything other than RA, keep up the good work!
Goddamn, I love WFMU...
Thank you for existing. If there's a program better than RA, try it!
your live streaming is excellent, and archives are a great thing to have too.
also like Quicktime.
I'm flexible depending on what computer and sound set up I'm using.
Anything but Microsoft.
I love you guys!
Real Audio works fine for now but in the past the firewall here blocked it.
This vote is from evan: Win98 + RA.
keep up the good word.
I vastly prefer streaming audio over downloads. PS- I love WFMU.
Realaudio 33.6 Kbps stereo Surestreams are very good sound wise
real audio is evil! HA HA!
As long as the station is available I don't care what sotware I have to use.
Please get WMP format so I can listen again!(Firewall prob.)
Real Audio by default. If Windows is better I would switch. I'm so easy...
I listen at work and this is what I listen with.
anything that makes it through the fire wall. real audio doesn't.
how do i get a better signal/sound? (music is great)
RA never worked on my Mac. WMP? Uggh...
I am more than 5 feet tall.
I like the Real Audio lo-fi -- please don't improve the sound qualityy
FMU got rid of my liver spots!
I don't actually care, aslong as there's a *IX client - mp3 is fine, too.
Gaylord's good
NEED Linux. NEED Macintosh. Other streaming formats are good too.
only use real audio--not sure if it's the best or not
Hi!
I listen all day at work, in L.A.
You play freeform music, have a freeform mind. Pick mp3.
A Higher bandwidth stream (as an option) would be very cool.
Happy to move to superior format if the the software was available.
Since I was able to download real player, it doesn't matter which one it is.
The most important thing to me is having more shows archived.
Thanks, Ken Freedman and all WFMU people!
Hopefully in stereo! Are we now hearing both channels?
Thanks for asking!
I bought my computer so I could listen to WFMU on the 'net!
I cant deceide on a mp3 player,though now i definatly will.if fmu has mp3 too.
I bet I would have picked Shoutcast/Icecast if I knew what they were!
You have not yet voted!
Archive Music To Spazz By!!!!
Other streaming options would be nice, but you gotta pledge at marathon time!
WMP is *only* for windows! I use Linux!
What ever sounds the best.
Program variety is mind-boggling; I listen to you most of the time I'm at a PC.
where is my calander!!!!
I wouldn't download a Microsoft product if you paid me.
check out Audioactive. talk to the folks at KFJC
can't use realplayer from the office, but WMP works fine
I usually listen on-air, but use the Net when out of town or not getting signal.
wfmu is the bestest!
I love WFMU. It's my favorite station in the world.
Please keep *some* type of pipe open for Linux users!
WFMU netcasting is the only way I can make it through the work day. Thanks, mom!
When Microsoft comes up with a WMP client for Linux, feel free to switch :)
Why cut off listeners? Go mp3.
Format not really important as long as the player can be downloaded free.
If only Seattle had radio was good as WFMU (KCMU was close a decade ago...)!
Ya'll are the greatest radio station ever!
Cross Platform all the way, baybay!
if Icecast is better sound I would do that
non linear rather than "broadcast" / text search / rich cross linking of files
add track listing--never enough backannouncing
my favorite show is "the vortex of chaos"
Recently unable to hear via Real Audio despite having all upgrades, etc.(???)
quicktime is the only serious choice
just keep it running, whatever streaming format you use!
Keep Audio Streams user friendly. Vivé La WFMU!
I'll take your word for it that RAudio is better than MPlayer!
make the green room archive include more shows- ie. don't remove the older ones
Shoutcast/Icecast (MP3 might also be OK
Archive Incorrect Music! And I wish I could hear the Hound again.
how about maintaining RA 3 compatibility for the 1 million WebTV users out there
yo chicle!
The acronym for Windows Media Player is actually (appropriately) WiMP
We need your signal on the web. Otherwise, it's just local, (local now passe)
Fuck this gypsy-clairvoyant conspiracy.
archive INCORRECT MUSIC!!! and all of Wednesday!!
I think mp3 is crossplatform, anyway, I trust yer judgement
I'd switch to MP3 if you think it's better. Wish RA were open-source!
I use RA primarily, but I think the sound quality of streaming mp3 is superior
I actually don't really have a big format preference other than NOT MICROSOFT'S.
I haven't checked out the other formats but I will (mp3 sounds good...!)
Improve the stream quality!
I'm well over 5 feet!
Sometimes there is a ton of traffic and its a bummer not to be able to hear it
I can't imagine working without WFMU. Don't screw it up!
You rock my world.
I don't know enough tech to know if another streaming format would be better
Just got Windows Media Player and it is almost inaudible at maximum volume.
I like frilly things
G2 or better!
Please power my machine!
I've never been able to get the stream at work.
Just say no to Windows Media player. MP3 or Quicktime fine, just no M$ PLEASE!
A better, mp3 stream would be nice.
Does MP3 really stream? Then yes. Great quality.
I just wish I could listen more often, 'cept we still only have one phone line
I'm stuck with what the Federal largesse hands me.
I chose the above because they're what I have and have no basis to know whether
RA works best on a slow connection - please keep RA as an option.
My connection at home is too slow to enjoy it... I have to listen at work!
I ahave now been listing to WFMU for 4 years 1 radio 3 net
I chose Shoutcast because the audio quality is GREATLY improved over Real Audio.
streaming mp3 would be OK too
I'd like some cake.
Avoid MS-centric apps. It's proprietary slavery for host & client.
bought new comp. speakers to listen to Glenn Jones
two things: 1.) live music archive, 2.) higher-bandwidth stream.
actually, i'd prefer real audio, but my job only allows windows media
be sure to archive incorrect music at your earliest convenience!!!!!!!Fools Para
I like the small 16 kbps stream cause it comes in through AOL.
top choices for archiving: Incorrect Music (a must), and Ken's show (brilliant)
I would consider streaming mp3 if it works well. WMP is trash.
More archives, how about Trouble, Incorrect Music and Greasy Kid Stuff?
i love 7 second delay archives. A+.
play lunagroova!
xmms rulez! h4ck3rz us3 stupid ch4r4ct3rs
I can't say that these votes are too partial - I've only ever listened to WFMU
QT better quality. if real G2, then i choose G2.
Please archive the Fool's Paradise show.
I love 7 second delay.
keep it coming in real audio
Require all DJs to post playlists in real time
I'll try also the MP3 format.
Keep up the great work. I use all 3: windows, mac, linux/unix. Dig.
please don't go with a windows-only format!
Why isn't Letterman funny anymore?
Since I listen while at work, I do not have the choice of anything but Windows.
MP3 seems to be the most universal player and it's non proprietory.
I'm really a Mac guy, but use NT at work. Mac should always be an option!
The current audio (16kb mono) quality is almost unlistenable.
I have exclusively used Real Audio but do have big problems with a firewall so
better sound quality would be a major plus
My company's internet no longer allows for realplayer streaming, is it possible
Real Audio is low bandwidth but like listening to FMU on a real radio
I hate real audio
WFMU is the very best radio station I have EVER heard, anywhere!
You need Incorrectness in your Archives!
great station.
I'll probably switch to linux when good drivers for soundblaster live come out.
WMP is easiest - it comes with Windows
hows about a 1-800 # to call in for those of us that are far away!
RealAudio runs a close 2nd to QT... no system-pervasive-invasive stuff on MY Mac
Why not have two streams?
Bring back Crime scene 13!!!!!
windows sucks
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/specifications.html:2 formats, 2 platforms
I'd like to see a higher resolution broadcast at some point.
For 56K kialup, MediaPlayer seems to offer more stablility and better sound than
Thanx for the Netcasts--now I can get my friends back home in Fla. to listen!
I love me some WFMU! (Washington, D.C.)
PLEASE add a high speed line for those of us with cable/dsl/etc internet
I use RA for WFMU, WMP for KDAV (Lubbock, TX). I like both formats. Both OK.
Next choice WMP then RA
shoutcast'd be good too -- realplayer has turned into a resource pig!
I only voted for Real Audio because I'm familiar with it; I don't really care.
i dont know enough yet to make a judgement on which format to use, but i intend
Relieved that I don't have to move back to NYC to hear FMU!
All DJs should use AccuPlaylist 9000
so glad I can listen to fmu at work on my computer
keep 'em comin'
Check out www.kpig.com for a kick-ass web radio site.
If Icecast offers better Quality I'd prefer it.
it would be nice if you could archive the incorrect music show
Great work, although there seems to be quite a bit of signal dropout.
The more choices the better! RealAudio (which I use now) is unreliable.
I avoid Micro$oft products like the plague. M$ only = one less listner!
The decision to broadcast over the Net is one of FMU's most prescient&important.
higher bandwidth option, please
Actually either RA or WMP is fine with me -- keep up the good work!
MP3 format is nice too. Real Audio may be big but size doesn't matter, right?
I have no problem using WMP either.
support free OS and free software!
Thanks for being on the net!! Will send money at your next fund raiser. Promise!
I've never used linux, is it better? Is MP3 better?
Thanks for playing my music. Vicki (People Like Us)
I love you guys!
please play more pork queens
I really don't have anything more to say........................................
"Hi-fi" will be good, but remember - even broadband can flake at high xfer rates
Just discovered WFMU. I think I'm in love.

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