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A: SHOUTcast is a free-of-charge audio homesteading solution. It permits anyone on the internet to broadcast audio from their PC to listeners across the Internet or any other IP-based network (Office LANs, college campuses, etc.). SHOUTcast’s underlying technology for audio delivery is MPEG Layer 3, also known as MP3 technology. The SHOUTcast system can deliver audio in a live situation, or can deliver audio on-demand for archived broadcasts.
A: The SHOUTcast audio homesteading system is comprised of three simple components. They are explained in detail below:
Listeners tune in to SHOUTcast broadcasts by using a player compatible with streaming MP3 audio. Users can visit the SHOUTcast directory to locate a stream they’d like to listen to. Recommended players are listed below:
Persons wanting to broadcast will need to run their own server, as per the instructions below, or find someone willing to run one for them. Once a server?s located, broadcasters use Winamp and a plug-in called the SHOUTcast Source for Winamp Plug-In to send audio from Winamp to the SHOUTcast server. The tools are available here, and there’s an entire section of the documentation dedicated to the plug-in.
The magic of the SHOUTcast system happens inside the SHOUTcast Distributed Network Audio Server (DNAS). This software runs on a server attached to an IP network with lots of bandwidth, and is responsible for receiving audio from a broadcaster, updating the SHOUTcast directory with information about what the broadcaster is sending, and sending the broadcast out to listeners. More information is in the server section of the documentation.
A: It is our own custom built Shoutcast Control Panel, you can read more about it here
A: Yes and you will need to purchase our AutoDJ feature along with the plan you choose for an additional .00.
A: Yes, AutoDJ is just a feature of our easySHOUT Shoutcast Control Panel and is an extra .00/month.
A: Yes, that's exactly what it does.
A: No, you would not go over because the server is capped at the amount of listener slots you choose to pay for.
A: So if people tune in and take up all the slots, no one else will be able to tune in, people wanting to listen will have to wait for a slot to open up. If you ever wanted to upgrade to more listener slots, you can simply call in (if you need it done quickly) or open a ticket (if it's not that urgent) and we can upgrade you on the spot There would be a downtime of approximately one minute to restart your server to add the additional slots.
A: More storage isn't an issue - just give us a call or submit a ticket.
A: You'll have Statisitcs, php information, download backups, but there isn't anything available to monitor that and there never will be because all they have to do is tune in and record what they hear.
A: Yes, go to the link below and use the credentials supplied.
A: Yes, you can do a lot of different things with the playlist editor, use the demo to check it out!
A: Yes, you would just need to put the advertising message mp3(s) in the playlists you create.
A: Not just yet, it is still in development but will be available soon, to purchase and to rent.
A: Yes, you can have as many as you want and you can manage them all under one account or separate accounts if need be.
A: The same way you would listen to it if you were broadcasting yourself, hit CTRL+P in Winamp and insert your Shoutcast address.
