Step 1 - Install Winamp
About AltaCast is a continuation of the Oddcast/Edcast streaming software that can stream to either Icecast or SHOUTcast servers. The current version of AltaCast Standalone, Winamp and Foobar plugins is 1.1. A 2.0 version is planned for the future that will be SHOUTcast v2 compatible. This video will demonstrate how to:1. Locate streaming information in Centova Cast2. Properly configure Winamp to broadcast live to Centova Cast and Shoutcas.
- Setting Up a Shoutcast Server Shoutcast is a protocol created by the fellas who made Winamp. It is used to stream music over the internet. This guide will show you how to setup a basic Shoutcast server.
- It’s possible to cast videos and music from a Windows PC to Kodi transforming your Kodi box into a poor man’s Chromecast. Windows devices can cast or stream content by leveraging a browser plugin for Chrome or FireFox. For example, it’s possible to stream Netflix or Hulu from a Windows computer to a HTPC or Android box running Kodi. In order to take advantage of this functionality a few.
- SHOUTcast DNAS is a server which allows you to run your own online radio station and share your music with listeners. From a time when Nullsoft was still around and producing the excellent Winamp media player, they also developed the popular SHOUTcast protocols which have survived to this day.
Download and install Winamp (if you don’t already have it installed). Winamp is a free download.
Step 2 - Install the Edcast DSP Plugin and lame_enc.dll
Download the Edcast Plugin for Winamp and install it. This is a free plugin for Winamp that lets you stream out to the Internet.
Download the LAME MP3 encoding plugin (lame_enc.dll) and place it into your Winamp folder. Do this by right clicking the link and choosing “Save Link As…”, then navigate into ‘C: Program Files (x86) Winamp’ before clicking the Save button.
Step 3 - Start Winamp and the Edcast DSP Plugin
- Start Winamp
- Press Ctrl - P (Ctrl and P keys together) - This will open the settings page.
- (1) Click ‘DSP/Effect’ on the left column - you may need to scroll down.
- (2) Select ‘edcast DSP v3’ - a window called ‘edcast’ will appear.
Step 4 - Set up the encoder
- (3) Click the ‘Add Encoder’ button
- (4) Right-click the new encoder that appears below it
- (5) Choose ‘Configure’ from the menu that appears
In the ‘Basic Settings’ section, set up the encoder.
- (6) Enter your chosen bitrate - this must be equal or lower than the rate you purchased.
- (7) Enter your samplerate - Enter 44100 for bitrates above 96, or 22050 for streams below 96.
- (8) Number of channels - Enter 2 for bitrates above 48, choose 1 for bitrates below 48.
- (9) Select the ‘MP3 Lame’ encoder
- (10) Select ‘Icecast2’ for Icecast server, or ‘Shoutcast’ for Shoutcast server.
- (11) Enter the host name of your server.
- (12) Enter the port number of your server.
- (13) Enter the DJ or Admin password of your server.
- (14) (Icecast2 only) Enter the mount point - this will usually be /stream by default for Fast Serv Icecast2 servers.
- In the ‘YP Settings’ section, enter your station details.
- Click ‘OK’
Step 5 - Start encoding
- (15) Tick the ‘AutoReconnect’ box
- (16) Hilite the new encoder, then click the ‘Connect’ button
- You should see information about the encoder status in the ‘Transfer Rate’ column. If it’s working properly, a numeric value will appear indicating the transmission speed.
Notes
- If you are unable to connect, go back to step 4 and double check every server setting. You must also make sure there is music playing in Winamp.
- You can also stream audio directly from your sound card input (or other audio device on your PC). Click the box with an ‘X’ in it under ‘Live Recording’. You can then select the audio device you wish to capture audio from.
You’re now streaming live on the Internet!
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SHOUTcast DNAS is a server which allows you to run your own online radio station and share your music with listeners.
From a time when Nullsoft was still around and producing the excellent Winamp media player, they also developed the popular SHOUTcast protocols which have survived to this day.
Using SHOUTcast DNAS server is a little complicated however, many online tutorials are available to get yourself up and running, specifically by using the SHOUTcast plug-in for Winamp.
Overall and despite its age, SHOUTcast is still one of the more popular ways to stream audio and video online and configuration of the program properly ensures a stable stream.
Features and highlights
Shoutcast Winamp
- Supports TargetSpot monetization program
- Streaming hosting available with
- Fallback solution
- Full statistics
- Premium API
- Client Support
- 3rd party directories listing
SHOUTcast DNAS 2.6.0.753 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs
This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from media servers without restrictions. SHOUTcast DNAS 2.6.0.753 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows.
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Filed under:- SHOUTcast DNAS Download
- Freeware Media Servers
- Major release: SHOUTcast DNAS 2.6
- Streaming Serving Software