A shoutcast is an audio internet "broadcast" similar to a radio station broadcast. SHOUTcast`s underlying technology for audio delivery is MPEG Layer 3, also known as MP3 technology. All accounts can deliver audio or video live or on-demand.

Are your streaming services compatible with SAM 3 Broadcaster?

Yes.

Can I broadcast video?

All "per bandwidth" plans support video broadcasts from your webcam or other video sources. You will need to download NSV (Nullsoft Streaming Video)

Are the licensing fees included in the price for the SHOUTcast Streaming Server?

No, licensing fees are not included. Please contact Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), or The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

How do I broadcast to your SHOUTcast Servers?

Broadcasting to our SHOUTcast hosting servers it not difficult at all. You will first have to have a compatible player and the SHOUTcast DSP plug in installed on your computer. Once the plug in is installed, you will configure it to use an IP address we assign to you and a username and password to connect. The live content that you play is streamed to our servers, and available for others to connect and listen to.

How do listeners tune in to SHOUTcast broadcasts?

By using a media player compatible with streaming MP3 audio. Recommended players are:
Winamp for Windows.
Audion for Mac.
XMMS for Linux/X Windows.

What broadcasting software besides Winamp's SHOUTcast Plugin do you recommend?

SAM3 Broadcaster from Spacial Audio

Home Dj's - Bring your local group of friends together

Nightclubs - Use as a way to expand the clubs reputation

Bands / Artists - Expand your listener / fan base

Store chains - not only stream music but announce offers

Schools & Universities - Learning and bringing groups together

Clans & guilds - not only streaming music but what about quizz nights ?