What is the difference between Shoutcast For Business & Shoutcast Server Software ?
Shoutcast Server Software is a software that is installed on your own network server, while with Shoutcast for business, we host your stations on our servers, all you need to broadcast is an internet access.
For both these products, you can monetize your radio station and access the Radio Manager Online.Do you offer a free trial?
We offer a free 7 days trial for our Shoutcast for Business streaming service during which you won’t be charged and a free version of Shoutcast Server 2.6. Click here to start creating your station.What is Shoutcast’s automation system?
It is a comprehensive tool created especially for the Shoutcast Streaming Service that allows you to upload your audio files and build your own schedules easily and professionally. You don’t need to use a server or broadcasting software to broadcast. Get 5Gb for free in every Shoutcast For Business plan.How do I manage the adverts to get money from my station?
A pair of 2-minute ad breaks can be inserted on your stream at times you decide by adding ”Advert:” tag in a 2min file of your choice in both song title and artist name, or by using our brand new triggering method, fast and easy: silent tone. Click here for more info.What about licensing?
Shoutcast does not provide any music licensing of any kind to the stations that stream using our software and services, click here for more info.
Winamp Shoutcast Server Download
(10) Select ‘Icecast2’ for Icecast server, or ‘Shoutcast’ for Shoutcast server. (11) Enter the host name of your server. (12) Enter the port number of your server. (13) Enter the DJ or Admin password of your server. (14) (Icecast2 only) Enter the mount point - this will usually be /stream by default for Fast Serv Icecast2 servers. Highlight Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source DSP in the right window (SEE ABOVE) and then choose Configure active plug-in (See Red Arrow). A new window will open named Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source (SEE BELOW). You will need your SERVER ACCESS DETAILS INFORMATION OFF YOUR NOTECARD. (You received this Notecard when you rented your Stream.).
Winamp Shoutcast Server
Download and install Winamp (if you don’t already have it installed). When you complete the installation of the DSP plugin it should open Winamp and a window with the title 'Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source'. That is the DSP plugin you'll be using to broadcast your show. If the plugin doesn't show up go to Winamp and click on the Options menu, then go to.