---
name: "roarbidir"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "roarclients"
version: "1.0~beta12-4"
release: "Debian 11 (Bullseye)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/roarbidir"
---

# roarbidir(1)

Opens a bidirectional stream to RoarAudio's sound server

## NAME

roarbidir - Opens a bidirectional stream to RoarAudio's sound server

## SYNOPSIS

roarbidir \[OPTIONS\]... \[IN\_FILE\]

## DESCRIPTION

Opens a bidirectional stream to RoarAudio's sound server. The data is read from stdin or the provideded file and send to stdout.

## OPTIONS

- **--server SERVER**

  Set server hostname

- **--rate RATE**

  Set sample rate

- **--bits BITS**

  Set bits per sample

- **--chans CHANNELS**

  Set number of channels

- **--codec CODEC**

  Set the codec

- **--help**

  Show this help

## SEE ALSO

[**roartips**(7)](/roartips/7.md), [**libroar**(7)](/libroar/7.md), [**RoarAudio**(7)](/RoarAudio/7.md).

## HISTORY

For history information see [**RoarAudio**(7)](/RoarAudio/7.md).