SHOUTcast Streaming Format
SHOUTcast 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.
What do I need to get started?
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Encoding software (NetroMedia will send you links to download this free software).
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Method of connecting your live feed to the PC.
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Reliable Internet connection.
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NetroMedia streaming account.
How does it work?
Once the encoding software is installed on your PC, it 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.
Click here for step-by-step instructions on starting a SHOUTcast stream.
What other formats can be used?
NetroMedia's live program supports almost all streaming formats:
- FLASH
- Quicktime
- REAL Player
- MP4
- MP3
- AAC
- Shoutcast
- and many more...