Choosing a server codec
September 14th, 2007Mac users cannot, without an elaborate workaround, connect to a voice server unless it uses the Speex codec. Fortunately, both Ventrilo and Teamspeak allow Speex to be set up as the server codec, allowing more universal connectivity. To set your server to use the Speex codec, just log on to http://my.darkstarllc.com/ and navigate to the control panel using the lefthand menu. Select your server, and pick one of the Speex codecs provided. We allow you to use all codecs, including the highest quality premium codecs, so I encourage you to use the highest quality that you can squeeze through your home connection.
On a side note, GSM codec is widely used in other VOIP (voice over IP) communications, including cell phones and most office VOIP phones. I personally prefer the GSM codec when there are no Mac users.