How easy is it to use SHOUTcast?
SHOUTcast is actually very simple to use. You can use free software like Winamp to broadcast, which can be installed on any internet-connected Windows computer. There are also solutions available for Apple and Linux users. You can also consider using tools such as Simplecast and SAM Broadcaster; these are more professional and 100% SHOUTcast compatible […]
Continue Reading...Is SHOUTcast a professional grade solution?
Very much so. SHOUTcast is an industry-standard platform used by thousands and thousands of radio stations all over the world. Its wide compatibility means people can listen with most players and operating systems. Listeners will be able to connect to your MP3 stream from all over the world, with all the popular media players, including […]
Continue Reading...What Payment Methods Do You Accept?
Accepted Payment Methods We offer secure and flexible payment options, including PayPal and major credit and debit cards. PayPal PayPal is our preferred method of payment and is available for both one-time and automatic subscription payments. You do not need a PayPal account to check out with PayPal. Choose PayPal at checkout, then select “PayPal […]
Continue Reading...Facebook App Player For Shoutcast And Icecast Audio streaming
Note: Facebook does not allow live audio streaming in the Timeline, this is an alternative to add a player to your Facebook page. *Note: This is not a ShoutCheap app, ShoutCheap published this article as information to Internet Radio Comunity. Any problems with this app you will need to contact the developer. Share your Online […]
Continue Reading...What Is Internet Radio?
Internet radio is exactly that, you will transmit audio to millions using an internet connection instead of the air signals like terrestrial Radio Stations. How works? Option A – You are the source With this option, you will provide the audio stream directly from your computer to your listeners. You will need software to make […]
Continue Reading...Normalize Your MP3 Files For Better Audio Quality Experience
After you finally create your online radio station and you start to stream your music or audio the work does not end there. Another part of the job is the quality of the audio, and I am not just talking about each MP3 file having to sound good. You want all of the files to […]
Continue Reading...Mono vs Stereo
Mono or Stereo – Which is best? The distinction is within the number of channels (signals) used. Mono uses one channel while stereo uses two. In Mono sound, one single channel is employed and will be reproduced through one or more speakers, with all speakers reproducing an identical copy of the signal. In Stereo sound two channels are used. […]
Continue Reading...Is ICEcast a professional grade solution?
Very much so. ICEcast is an industry-standard platform used by thousands and thousands of radio stations all over the world. Its wide compatibility means people can listen with most players and operating systems. Listeners will be able to connect to your MP3 stream from all over the world, with all the popular media players, including […]
Continue Reading...How do I include my SHOUTcast Stream in the SHOUTcast directory?
As long as your stream is public, it will automatically be listed in the SHOUTcast.com directory. You will just need to input the name of your SHOUTcast Stream and the Genre of the music you are broadcasting.
Continue Reading...What does ‘Bitrate’ mean?
Radio streams are encoded (compressed) to a ‘bitrate’. The bitrate simply refers to the audio quality of the stream, this is measured in computer terms in ‘kbps – kilobits per second’ or ‘k’ for short. As a rough guide; listening to a station in 128k stereo would sound like CD quality, whereas 24k would sound […]
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