Live Internet Broadcasting

Live streaming allows you to broadcast audio and video content to your audience using the Internet. Using NetroMedia's streaming network to deliver your program means a guarranteed service to that will reach your audience. No matter where you are broadcasting from and no matter where your audience is, NetroMedia's powerful, flexible and reliable Live Streaming Service will deliver.
Our clients range from conventional Radio and TV stations that have added streaming to their websites, "indy" internet only broadcasters that rely solely on NetroMedia's Live Streaming services to broadcast to their audience and small clients that use streaming for marketing or branding on their website. No broadcast is too small or too big for the NetroMedia Content Delivery Network.

Simple and easy to get started

NetroMedia helps with everything you need to get started. Whether a real time 24/7 terrestrial radio station or a one time single live event we can get you started quickly and simply. We have the expertise and experience to make your live streaming broadcast flawless. And a great tech department standing by to walk you through the process.

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What do I need to get started?

	A simple PC.
	Encoding software (NetroMedia will send you links to download this free software).
	Method of connecting your live feed to the PC.
	Reliable Internet connection.
	NetroMedia streaming account.

How does it work?

The encoding software will be installed on the PC, which will then become your live streaming encoder. The live feed or broadcast will be connected to this PC through a audio/video card generally installed in the PC. This encoding software will then "convert" (encode) your live signal to be sent out to the NetroMedia streaming platform through a secure connection. From there NetroMedia will rebroadcast this signal to as many of an audience as you want or need.

What formats can be used?

NetroMedia's live program supports almost all streaming formats:

How much does it cost?

Pennies per broadcast hour. NetroMedia has a complete range of streaming packages, from the beginner first time streamer to full scale enterprise level multi terra-byte streamers. Click here for details. Pricing formats are:

Packaged deal
Per user pricing
Per gigabyte delivered
Customized streaming packages - designed to suit your needs
Special one time live event streaming packages - concerts, sporting events, speeches, special events

Reporting

Premium Reports
Enterprise Reports (Customizable)
Raw Log Files
Real Time Dashboard
Ad Tracking
On-Demand Reports
Raw Log Files

Advertising

Pre-Clip/Post-Clip Ad-Insertion Playlist
Pre-Clip/Post-Clip Ad-Insertion API

Controls

Website Player Integration
Stream Archiving
Stream Limiter

Distribution

Cache Expiration Policy
Concurrent Users Bandwidth
BufferBlaster *
FireStream (Firewall buster) **

Security

Cache Buster
IP Security
DRM Connector API
Proxy/Relay Server Connector
NTFS Password Protection
Disable Anonymous Access
Relay Security

On-Demand Only Wildcard

Wildcard Streaming
Mp3 Stream

Benefits:

	Load Balanced Matrix
	Flexible Pricing Options
	24/7 Reporting Access
	Globally Managed DNS
	Redundant Network Architecture
	Flexible Billing
	Border Gateway Protocol (BGP4)
	Best of Breed Bandwidth
	Client and Server Side Playlist Compatible
	100% Uptime Guarantee
	Premium KB access

Live Streaming Support Services:

	Live phone tech support for help with set up and connection
	Exclusive client login portal
	Access to Live Real Time Reporting and Statistics
	Complete streaming support document package

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NetroMedia’s live streaming platform comes with two additional powerful streaming features:

1. BufferBlaster

BufferBlaster is a component to NetroMedia’s service which can dramatically reduce startup aka “buffering” time. Using advanced networking technologies, NetroMedia can actually speed load your clients that are capable of receiving a higher rate of bandwidth than your stream is actually running at. For example, you may have a 1 minute video encoded at 300k that a user on a corporate network wishes to stream. Instead of sending him 300k during the buffering stage, BufferBlaster will take full advantage of the end users available bandwidth. BufferBlaster will speed load the content at blazing speeds that can actually out run a DVD player.

2. FireStream

NetroMedia’s FireStream technology is a revolutionary step in the streaming industry. Do you have users that have problems accessing your streams due to corporate networks, firewall's etc.? FireStream will leap right over any network firewall. If your end users can access your website, they will be able to access your stream. FireStream lets you get your media where other streamers simply will not go. FireWall issues are toast.