asterisk users - Feb 2009 - Streaming meetings vs conference hardware

There simply aren't that many local Asterisk Users Groups. This is one
of the reasons that the VoIP Users Conference
(http://www.VoIPUsersConference.org) has been picking up members. Using
the Talkshoe conference bridge is certainly accessible, and the price
is right (free!)

I listened in on the streams from 25C3 over the Christmas break, and
fout it really enjoyable. It occurs to me that perhaps the local AUG,
where they exist and have meetings, might be able to stream their
events...which could also be applied to events like Astricon or
ClueCon.

 When I see things being streamed its not clear what hardware/software
is being used. As someone once deeply involved in live and recorded
music I imagine that many times people just take a feed from the local
PA/mixer if there is one. 

Which brings me to a question. Would a high-end conference phone
(Polycom IP7000?) with extension mic's be better suited to streaming a
meeting? I can envision a such a device dialed into a wideband
conference bridge, then that bridge streamed via Shoutcast or something
similar?

Anyone done this before?

Michael


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