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What is SHOUTcast? SHOUTcast is a streaming media technology solution which allows anyone on the internet to broadcast audio from their PC to listeners across the Internet. 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. LISTENING 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: Windows users should use Winamp Mac users should use iTunes Linux/X Windows users should use XMMS BROADCASTING Persons wanting to broadcast can use our shoutcast servers. Broadcasters use Winamp and a plug-in called the SHOUTcast Source for Winamp Plug-In to send audio from Winamp to our SHOUTcast servers. Some of the supported players ABOUT OUR SERVERS The magic of the SHOUTcast system happens inside the SHOUTcast Distributed Network Audio Server (DNAS). This software runs on our hosting servers attached to our shoutcast hosting network with lots of bandwidth, and is responsible for receiving audio from you the broadcaster, updating the SHOUTcast directory with information about what you are broadcasting, and sending the broadcast out to your listeners. WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN? It means that you can become your own radio station and broadcast music to your listeners across the web from your own computer with ease!! What else do I get and should I know? Data Transfer means the amount of 'audio' sent to and from our server to any of your listeners. Slots means the number of listeners at any given time Bitrate is the quality of the stream to your listeners. 24/7 Support - we are here to help you! Other frequently asked question and terminology Can be found in our: Helpdesk Knowledgebase
What is SHOUTcast? SHOUTcast is a streaming media technology solution which allows anyone on the internet to broadcast audio from their PC to listeners across the Internet. 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. LISTENING 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: Windows users should use Winamp Mac users should use iTunes Linux/X Windows users should use XMMS BROADCASTING Persons wanting to broadcast can use our shoutcast servers. Broadcasters use Winamp and a plug-in called the SHOUTcast Source for Winamp Plug-In to send audio from Winamp to our SHOUTcast servers.
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