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.
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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.
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| 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.
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| What other formats can be used? |
| NetroMedia's live program supports almost all streaming formats: |
- FLASH
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Quicktime -
REAL Player -
MP4 -
MP3 -
AAC -
Shoutcast -
and many more |
| Click here to start streaming with SHOUTcast |