Help center - Faq - SHOUTcast Hosting
SHOUTcast is an internet broadcasting tool, usually used for audio streaming. It can be used by radio stations or end users, to bring audio or video content to an internet audience. SHOUTcast uses mp3 (MPEG Layer 3) technology for audio delivery and NSV for audio/video delivery.
Jump to topYes, SHOUTcast Servers are fully compatible with SAM.
Jump to topYes, you can stream video to our SHOUTcast Servers, as long as you have a bandwidth based plan. Video streaming requires the download of NSV tools.
Jump to topNo, you will need to pay your own royalty fees. Monthly royalty reports are available at no extra charge for all SHOUTcast Streaming accounts.
Jump to topSimply follow the step by step instructions in our SHOUTcast Tutorial and you'll be broadcasting in no time.
Jump to topIf you choose a bandwidth based SHOUTcast plan, you can stream at any bitrate you like. Just keep in mind, that the higher the bitrate you use, the faster your bandwidth will be depleted.
Jump to topWe accept most major credit cards, PayPal, Western Union, Checks or Money Orders. If you place an order and chose the pay by check option, the account cannot be activate until your check is received and cleared.
Jump to topAs long as your stream is public, it will automatically be listed in the SHOUTcast.com directory. You will just need to input the name of your SHOUTcast Stream and the Genre of the music your are broadcasting.
Jump to topYour listeners can tune in with any mp3 stream compatible media player. Our live support team is also able to provide embedded code for various players to automatically load onto your web site.
Jump to topYes, our SHOUTcast Servers can relay any other SHOUTcast Server. You enter your relay settings in your Primcast.com control panel.
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