What Equipment Do I Require To Stream With Shoutcast And Icecast?
All you need is a computer running Windows, Mac OSX, or Linux and a broadband connection. To determine how much upload speed you need, please see this article. What kind of internet connection do I need to be able to stream radio on my pc? Advanced users could also use a mixer and add a […]
Continue Reading...Does ShoutCheap offer a white label or reseller program?
At the moment, ShoutCheap does not have any white-label or reseller program. We are working to have one in the future, but you can get one of our plans and enjoy the benefits of our affiliate plan for now. You are paid every month per account, allowing you to build a sizeable monthly income […]
Continue Reading...Do I have to commit to a contract?
Shoutcast And Icecast Hosting Without Contact. Enjoy freedom. If you’re looking for all the benefits of having an Internet radio without the commitments, ShoutCheap.com is the right choice for you! No contract All plans are month by month payments. You can choose to pay month by month, every 3 months, every 6 months, or […]
Continue Reading...Can I broadcast from different computers?
Yes, you can, of course, not at the same time. You will be able to stream from different computers or locations but not at the same time. This means that for another DJ to have access to stream his live streaming, you will need to stop your live streaming from leaving the connection open […]
Continue Reading...Will I need to leave my computer on 24/7?
If you plan on stream live audio, then yes. For as long as you want the server to be broadcasting, you will need to provide the audio live to broadcast. However, our Auto DJ doesn’t require you to connect yourself, as the Auto DJ will connect and stream on your behalf. You will need to […]
Continue Reading...WiFi connection
Highly recommend you use a wired (cable) connection when you are broadcasting (streaming). This wireless internet is susceptible to interference from devices like cellphones, microwaves, and various other devices. Also, your WiFi Router will decrease your internet connection speed, This can cause you to lose packets when streaming leading to skipping or buffering of your […]
Continue Reading...Can I skype / msn / telephone for support ?
We occasionally get asked this and unfortunately we cant. In order to keep our prices low we offer support via online live support, support tickets and email only. We have a good record of replying very quickly to your queries so look for online support, open a ticket support or send us a email and […]
Continue Reading...How easy is it to use ICEcast?
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 tools.
Continue Reading...Do your servers have a static IP?
Yes, all the accounts have static IPs. A Static IP Address is simply a “permanent” address that remains associated with your audio streaming address. For example, a SHOUTcast typical streaming address is http://ipaddress:port, if you don’t have a static IP address your IP will change every now and then. You will have to correct […]
Continue Reading...Can I stream video through SHOUTcast?
Yes, you can stream video to our SHOUTcast Servers. Video streaming requires the download of NSV tools.
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