SHOUTcast Server

It is not an easy task to create your own radio station, but there are utilities with the help of which you can broadcast to the whole network in a couple of minutes. SHOUTcast Server allows you to create your own Internet radio station quickly, easily and without leaving your home. SHOUTcast DNAS (Distributed Network Audio Server), now called Shoutcast Server Software, has a number of advantages over expensive hardware radio broadcasting systems.

The SHOUTcast server is quick to learn and can be used for free. It was originally developed by Nullsoft, the company behind Winamp, and is now maintained by Shoutcast, which was owned by Radionomy after 2014. To start streaming your radio you need three things: Winamp (or another compatible encoder), the SHOUTcast DSP plug-in for Winamp and the SHOUTcast DNAS server itself. The server runs as a console program. On the first run you can start it in setup mode, which opens a web page in your browser where you set the passwords, server port, maximum number of listeners and streams in four stages. Advanced users can edit the configuration file directly. Remember that after configuring the desired parameters, the server must be restarted.

SHOUTcast DNAS is a complete solution that contains everything you need to keep your online radio station running. It streams MP3 and AAC audio, supports SSL, several streams on one server, password-protected access, a backup stream URL and fallback to a file or another stream, and it can list your station in the Shoutcast directory. Tens of thousands of radio stations use the Shoutcast platform. Versions are available for Windows and Linux in 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and paid plans add hosting, analytics and ad monetization.

SHOUTcast Server enables quick and easy creation of your own Internet radio station without additional costs.