Follow this step-by-step guide to configure SAM Broadcaster for live audio streaming with your Primcast SHOUTcast server. Get your radio station live in minutes.
Follow each step carefully to configure SAM Broadcaster for live audio streaming with your Primcast server credentials.
Download SAM Broadcaster from spacial.com and run the installer. If you want to avoid installing MySQL, choose the Firebird version — it requires no additional database setup.
Once installed, open SAM Broadcaster and complete the initial radio setup wizard.
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Click OK to dismiss the setup wizard. Then go to the Windows menu and select Encoder to open the encoder management panel.
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In the Encoder window, click the File button and select New. The Select Plugin window will open. Choose your desired codec — all Primcast streaming servers support MP3, AAC+, AAC+ V1, and AAC+ V2.
After selecting the codec, choose your bitrate according to your Primcast subscription.
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Click the Server Details tab and fill in your Primcast server credentials: Server Hostname, Port, and Streaming Password. You can find these in your Primcast dashboard under Login to Centova → Quick Links → Live Source Connections.
Click OK to save the settings.
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Click the Play button in the encoder panel to start your stream. You should see a connected status in the SAM Broadcaster panel. You can also verify your stream is live by visiting your SHOUTcast page at accountname.primcast.com:PortNumber.
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To enable listener statistics, go to Windows → Statistic Relays. Click + or Add and select SHOUTcast Statistic Relays. Enter your server parameters and click OK, then press Play (or F10) to activate the relay and start updating your statistics.
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Common questions about setting up SAM Broadcaster for live audio streaming with Primcast.
