Is there any way of playing a WMA radio stream in iTunes?

Nick G · Nov 14, 2009, 07:25 AM

iTunes doesn't seem to play WMA streams. I saw some info on the net about saving the stream in Quicktime as a .mov and then dragging the file to the iTunes library, but trying to save the stream in Quicktime just produces a 'Saving' progress bar which progresses at a glacial pace - I think it would never actually finish. Another method mentioned using Flip4Mac but it may be referring to an earlier version as the Preferences panel is different to that mentioned in the instructions (which are a few years old).

So, are there any other ways around this? I'd like to be able to drag the streams into my 'various Radio stations' folder so I can treat it like an mp3 stream.

iSaint · Nov 14, 2009, 08:24 AM

Would Flip for Mac do it?

clink

My name is Nick G as well!

Nick G · Nov 14, 2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iSaint

Would Flip for Mac do it?

clink

My name is Nick G as well!

Well I've tried using Flip4Mac but with no success so far.

I tried the following:

In the Preferences panel I selected the Audio button, then the Advanced button, then under "Import files completely in the following applications" I chose iTunes. Still no joy though. The stream loads into the library like an mp3 would but it won't play.

Am I doing this right or not?

Great name by the way

Nick G · Nov 14, 2009, 02:02 PM

Bumping this up.

iSaint · Nov 17, 2009, 06:38 PM

What about VLC?

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Nov 14, 2009, 07:25 AM	#1
Nick G macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2009	Is there any way of playing a WMA radio stream in iTunes? iTunes doesn't seem to play WMA streams. I saw some info on the net about saving the stream in Quicktime as a .mov and then dragging the file to the iTunes library, but trying to save the stream in Quicktime just produces a 'Saving' progress bar which progresses at a glacial pace - I think it would never actually finish. Another method mentioned using Flip4Mac but it may be referring to an earlier version as the Preferences panel is different to that mentioned in the instructions (which are a few years old). So, are there any other ways around this? I'd like to be able to drag the streams into my 'various Radio stations' folder so I can treat it like an mp3 stream.

Nov 14, 2009, 08:24 AM	#2
iSaint macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Mississippi y'all, near the water!	Would Flip for Mac do it? clink My name is Nick G as well! __________________ Not Applicable

Nov 17, 2009, 06:38 PM	#5
iSaint macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Mississippi y'all, near the water!	What about VLC? blink __________________ Not Applicable

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Nick G Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2009	Bumping this up.