The SHOUTcast audio homesteading system is comprised of three simple components. They are explained in detail below:
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.
Broadcasting
Persons wanting to broadcast will need to run their own server, That is where we come in. Once your server is setup and running, broadcasters use Winamp and a plug-in called the SHOUTcast Source for Winamp Plug-In to send audio from Winamp to the SHOUTcast server.
Running a Server
The magic of the SHOUTcast system happens inside the SHOUTcast Distributed Network Audio Server (DNAS). This software runs on a server attached to an IP network with lots of bandwidth, and is responsible for receiving audio from a broadcaster, updating the SHOUTcast directory with information about what the broadcaster is sending, and sending the broadcast out to listeners. We host the servers for you so you do not need to worry about purchasing and managing your own dedicated server just to run your radio station, which can save you LOTS of money in the long run. We manage the technical aspects so you can focus more on your station and you dedicated audience.
# of Listeners
10
20
50
100
200
Bitrate: 24kbps
Bitrate: 32kbps
Bitrate: 48kbps
Bitrate: 56kbps
Bitrate: 64kbps
Bitrate: 80kbps
Bitrate: 96kbps
Bitrate: 128kbps
Free Addon Features
Disk Space
250MB
250MB
250MB
250MB
250MB
Email Accounts
5
5
5
5
FTP Accounts
1
1
1
1
1
MySQL Databases
5
5
5
5
5
Subdomains
5
5
5
5
5
Awstats
Server Status
Bandwidth Status
Other Added Features
WHMSonic Panel
cPanel Control Panel
Auto DJ
Set Radio Password
Every WHMSonic Shoutccast account comes with 250MB of free web space which can be managed via cPanel. If you require more space, it can be easily upgraded at a rate of $0.60 USD per 100MB of extra space.
All shoutcast plans are easily upgradeable. If you require more slots beyond what we offer, simply contact use and we will customize a plan that fits your needs. The current rates per slot are:
24kpbs - $0.29 per slot
32kbps - $0.36 per slot
48kpbs - $0.49 per slot
56kbps - $0.57 per slot
64kpbs - $0.63 per slot
80kbps - $0.76 per slot
96kpbs - $0.89 per slot
128kbps - $1.07 per slot
If you have any other questions or need assistance in setting up your shoutcast server please contact the help desk.