Icecast 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 […]

Yes, all of our internet radio hosting servers use a dedicated static IP address. This guarantees a stable stream URL, reliable playback, and consistent performance for your listeners. What is a static IP in radio hosting? A static IP is a permanent address assigned to your streaming server. It never changes, and this ensures that […]

Yes, you can stream video to our SHOUTcast Servers. Video streaming requires the download of NSV tools.

Yes, SHOUTcast Servers are fully compatible with SAM. Complete radio station in a box. Everything needed for operating an online radio station – on the professional or enthusiastic hobbiest level.  

ICEcast is a streaming server that allows radio stations to effectively broadcast audio online (this is known as webcasting). It is powerful and stable, meaning you can throw all of your internet radio traffic at it without having crashes or other problems. Audio listeners can access the stream through any live MP3-supported media player. ICEcast […]

There are two main options for running a radio server with us and these are using an Icecast server or a Shoutcast server. Firstly, it’s worth mentioning that both server types are very similar in what they do, but there are some subtle differences you might want to be aware of when choosing your server […]

When you are ready to start broadcasting, you should not have to wait. All ShoutCheap streaming plans include instant setup, so your account is created and ready to use within minutes after your payment is confirmed. Go Live in Four Simple Steps There is no manual activation, no tickets to open, and no waiting for […]

  Slots are the maximum number of concurrent (at the same time) listeners you can have. When a listener connects to your stream they use “1 slot” and when they disconnect that slot becomes available again. Even the most widely accessed online radio stations may get 100,000 listeners per month, but that only equates to […]