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Fast and Reliable Shoutcast Server Hosting - at affordable prices!

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!!


How much does it cost?

We pride ourselves on a quality network and reliable servers. All accounts come with their own static IP address so that they have a unique location on the internet. We have two packages available. If you're just starting - go for package 1. You can expand at any time later! We also offer custom packages, see below for details.

Our pricing is as follows

  • SHOUTcast 1


    50GB data transfer per month
    32 slots at 128kbps bitrate
    100MB on-demand space at only

    $8/month - SIGN UP HERE


  • SHOUTcast 2


    125GB data transfer per month
    64 slots at 128kbps bitrate
    250MB on-demand space at only

    $15/month - SIGN UP HERE


  • CUSTOM SOLUTIONS:
    On request! Please Contact Us!
NO SETUP FEE and a Monthly contract - NO STRINGS!

SIGN UP HERE



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!


What broadcasting software do you support?

We support the Winamp DSP Plugin, SAM broadcasters and others than are compatible with SHOUTcast DNAS servers.

We also offer Icecast and Teamspeak servers On-Request


Other frequently asked question and terminology

Can be found in our:

Helpdesk Knowledgebase

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