{"id":1173,"date":"2022-11-03T14:09:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2022-11-03T14:09:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:09:59","slug":"create-a-shoutcast-radio-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Create A Shoutcast Radio Station"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this tutorial you wil learn how to create a Shoutcast radio station.  Starting your own radio station can be  a dream for a lot of people due to the potentially expensive equipment required to get up and running, however these days it can be very simple and easy to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various ways of creating a radio station, the most popular method today is using the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#requirements\" >Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#before_you_begin\" >Before you begin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#overview_of_the_requirements\" >Overview Of The Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#shoutcast_server\" >Shoutcast Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#winamp\" >Winamp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#shoutcast_dsp_plugin\" >Shoutcast DSP plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#a_good_internet_connection\" >A Good Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#music\" >Music<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#step_1_set_up_the_shoutcast_server\" >Step 1: Set up the Shoutcast Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#step_2_install_winamp\" >Step 2: Install Winamp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#step_3_install_the_shoutcast_dsp_plugin\" >Step 3: Install the Shoutcast DSP plugin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#settings\" >Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#shoutcast_directory\" >Shoutcast Directory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#encoder_settings\" >Encoder Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/create-a-shoutcast-radio-station\/#step_4_test_your_stream\" >Step 4: Test Your Stream<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"requirements\"><\/span>Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Shoutcast Server \u2013 This is where your listeners will connect to and listen in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winamp \u2013 The source of your music stream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoutcast DSP plugin \u2013 a plugin for Winamp <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music that you wish to stream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"before_you_begin\"><\/span>Before you begin <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this tutorial, you will need a Shoutcast server.  You can can order a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/shoutcast-hosting\/\">Shoutcast<\/a> server from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\">Tidyhosts<\/a>.  We highly recommend you get a high quality bit rate server such as 128kbps.<br><br>In the modern world, listeners are used to high quality streams, therefore to keep your audience engaged, this step should be highly considered before advertising your new station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"overview_of_the_requirements\"><\/span>Overview Of The Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s have a deeper look at the requirements, these are essential if you want a good quality station that will grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shoutcast_server\"><\/span><strong>Shoutcast Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As previously mentioned, this is basically the hub where you as the broadcaster will stream your music to. It allows the listeners to connect their player of choice to your music stream.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before proceeding with setting up your station, please ensure you have your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/shoutcast-hosting\">Shoutcast<\/a> server ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"winamp\"><\/span><strong>Winamp<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the software that needs to be installed on your desktop\/laptop and acts as the music source for your station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can download the latest Winamp installer from here <a href=\"https:\/\/download.nullsoft.com\/winamp\/client\/winamp58_3660_beta_full_en-us.exe\">Download<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shoutcast_dsp_plugin\"><\/span>Shoutcast DSP plugin <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shoutcast DSP plugin is an addon piece of software for Winamp.  Once installed you have the options to add Shoutcast streams to send your music to.  The plugin encodes the music to a readable format and bitrate for the Shoutcast server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get the plugin from here <a href=\"https:\/\/download.nullsoft.com\/shoutcast\/tools\/shoutcast-dsp-2-3-5-windows.exe\">Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_good_internet_connection\"><\/span><strong>A Good Internet Connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to stream at a good quality bitrate such as 320 kbps then you will need a good and stable internet connection. We cannot stress enough how important this is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your connection has latency or flapping issues then you will quickly lose your audience. The automated Shoutcast directory may also block the listing in the directory if it detects the server going offline and online so please ensure your connection quality is stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"music\"><\/span>Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything is now ready, the Shoutcast server is up, Winamp is configured, all you need now is quality music for your listeners. What you stream is entirely up to you, make sure it is clear and can be easily heard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having your input volume to low will put listeners off, whilst having it too high will cause distortion, so test with friends before starting to stream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have decided what you want to broadcast, try and do some online advertising using social media such as&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, word of mouth is a great advertising tool, produce a great show and the listeners will increase before you know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_set_up_the_shoutcast_server\"><\/span>Step 1: Set up the Shoutcast Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have ordered your new Shoutcast server, its time to set it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the purpose of this tutorial, we will assume you have ordered a Shoutcast server from Tidyhosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Login to the Centova Cast control panel using the URL we sent you in the welcome email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-login.png\" alt=\"Centova Cast Login\" class=\"wp-image-1235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-login.png 570w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-login-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-login-150x95.png 150w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-login-450x285.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have logged in, click on settings on the left-hand side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings.png\" alt=\"Centova Cast Server Settings\" class=\"wp-image-1236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings.png 792w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-150x98.png 150w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-450x294.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill out all the details like in the picture above, replace all the entries to match your new station.  You will want a name that is unique and easy to remember.  By having a good brand name, your audience will find it easy to remember you and will also help spread the word to other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can either set or view the existing Source and the Administrator passwords.  Make a note of the Source password as this will be used when the DSP plug-in is configured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, click on the Shoutcast tab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-shoutcast.png\" alt=\"Centova Cast Server Settings Shoucast\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-shoutcast.png 998w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-shoutcast-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-shoutcast-768x392.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-shoutcast-150x77.png 150w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-server-settings-shoutcast-450x230.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change the Pubic server option to either Automatic or Always.  If you set it to Automatic, the setting will be determined by the source, in our case, the DSP plug-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next on the left, click Start.  The server should now be up and running for you to stream to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you click on Quick Links, this will display the port your server is listening on, and also the links your listeners will use to connect in and listen to your stream.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-quick-links.png\" alt=\"Centova Cast Quick Links\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-quick-links.png 840w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-quick-links-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-quick-links-768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-quick-links-150x106.png 150w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/centovacast-quick-links-450x317.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_install_winamp\"><\/span>Step 2: Install Winamp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lets now get the Winamp software installed.  The installation is simple to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Double click on the downloaded Winamp file to launch the install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cllick &#8216;Next&#8217; on the welcome screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Standard Install, this will install everything you need to &#8216;C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Winamp&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the welcome screen click &#8216;Next&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the skin you want to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8216;Next&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8216;Finish&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should then have Winamp installed on your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-installed.png\" alt=\"Winamp Installed\" class=\"wp-image-1196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-installed.png 792w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-installed-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-installed-768x589.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-installed-150x115.png 150w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-installed-450x345.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_install_the_shoutcast_dsp_plugin\"><\/span>Step 3: Install the Shoutcast DSP plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lets get the plugin installed that will do the encoding for our streams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure Winamp is closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double click on the file you downloaded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8216;Next&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8216;I Agree&#8217; to the license agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the default destination folder, unless you installed Winamp it in another location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8216;Install&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure &#8216;Set as the default DSP plug-in is ticked and click &#8216;Finish&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the plug-in now installed, Winamp will load up another window when you launch the application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"settings\"><\/span>Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin.png\" alt=\"Winamp DSP Plug-in\" class=\"wp-image-1197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin.png 323w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-187x300.png 187w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-150x240.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To connect the DSP plug-in to the Shoutcast server, you will need the details from the Quick Links menu within the Centova Cast control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Server Address<\/strong> (viewable from the Quick Links in Centova Cast control panel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port<\/strong> (viewable from the Quick Links in Centova Cast contro panel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DJ \/ User ID<\/strong> (this is your Centova Cast user login)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password<\/strong> (this is your Source password)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shoutcast_directory\"><\/span>Shoutcast Directory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, click on Directory and enter the details for your stream.  If you choose to make the server public, the stream details will be listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/directory.shoutcast.com\/\">Shoutcast directory<\/a> which will allow listeners on the internet to find your station and listen in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-stream-details.png\" alt=\"Winamp DSP Plugin Stream Details\" class=\"wp-image-1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-stream-details.png 328w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-stream-details-189x300.png 189w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-stream-details-150x238.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note<\/strong>, in order to make the server public, you must now register for an account at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shoutcast.com\">www.shoutcast.com<\/a>. We suggest creating a Freemium account.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then create a new station and obtain the Authhash which is required by the Shoutcast software.  Please see our knowledge base article <a href=\"https:\/\/clients.tidyhosts.com\/knowledgebase\/8\/My-Shoutcast-server-is-not-showing-up-in-the-public-directory.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"encoder_settings\"><\/span>Encoder Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, click on &#8216;Encoder&#8217; and set the &#8216;Encoder Type&#8217; to MP3.  If you have purchased the plan that allows you to stream at 320kbps then choose that option from the drop-down menu.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-encoder-details.png\" alt=\"Winamp DSP Plugin Encoder Details\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-encoder-details.png 322w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-encoder-details-187x300.png 187w, https:\/\/www.tidyhosts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/winamp-dsp-plugin-encoder-details-150x240.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the moment you can leave everything else set as default.  There are other options you can set later on, but for the purpose of this tutorial, the settings just entered will allow you to start steaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, go back to the &#8216;Directory&#8217; option, and click connect.  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