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All of our plans include unmetered bandwidth, allowing you to grow your station without the worry of reaching any limits.
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1GB Auto DJ - Bandwidth
Unmetered - Control Panel
Centova Cast - AutoDJ
Included - Bitrate
64kb/s
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- Storage
10GB Auto DJ - Bandwidth
Unmetered - Control Panel
Centova Cast - AutoDJ
Included - Bitrate
256kb/s
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20GB Auto DJ - Bandwidth
Unmetered - Control Panel
Centova Cast - AutoDJ
Included - Bitrate
320kb/s
Manage Your Stream
All the features of Shoutcast hosting can be managed with the Centova Cast control panel.
You can review detailed performance metrics, resource usage, listener demographics and royalty reports. Drag and drop to create playlist for use with the AutoDJ feature.
If you are creating a new or have an existing website, you can integrate now-playing details, recent tracks, song requests and more using widgets on your site to help increase your online presence. Our web hosting can help get you up and running quickly.
Stream To Any Device
When you create your own internet station, your audience can be listening from any where in the world.
Shoutcast allows your listeners to connect using any device such as a laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet. Providing your listeners have an internet connection, they can listen to your stream anywhere.
Centova Cast allows streams to be clustered, otherwise known as a relay stream. This allows your stream to be broadcasted to one server, this in turn allows other Shoutcast servers to relay from that main server, enabling you to send your stream to geographical locations anywhere in the world. Your listeners can then connect to a more localised server.
Why Choose Tidyhosts For Shoutcast Hosting?
Our service is packed with features for your streaming, here are just some.
automation
24/7 AutoDJ
Stream to your listeners when you are offline. Centova Cast gives you the ability to create multiple playlists for different times of the day.
Station Statistics
View historical statistics on performance, listeners and resource usage in a friendly graphical interface, plus many other useful metrics.
updates
Latest Shoutcast Software
With continuous updates and improvements to Shoutcast, your server will always be on the latest available version of the streaming platform.
Player Links
Every listener has different preferences for streaming internet music. With Centova Cast, you can provide listener links for different devices.
streaming
Broadcast Live
Collate your music and the genres you wish to stream and broadcast live to your audience, creating a real internet radio station that you own.
management
Innovative Control Panel
With Centova Cast, take full control over the Shoutcast software with the additional features such as AutoDJ and listener statistics.
Create your new station
Shoutcast is a streaming media technology developed by Nullsoft, a subsidiary of AOL. It allows users to broadcast audio content over the internet, making it accessible to listeners around the world through compatible media players or streaming platforms. Shoutcast is widely used for creating and broadcasting online radio stations, podcasts, and music streams.
A broadcaster uses a source client to connect to the Shoutcast server. The broadcaster configures audio settings, such as bitrate, encoding format (MP3, AAC), and stream metadata (song titles, artist names).
The source client encodes audio from the broadcaster's microphone or media files into a streamable format and sends it to the Shoutcast server. The Shoutcast server receives the audio stream from the broadcaster and distributes it to connected listeners via the internet.
Listeners use compatible media players or web browsers to connect to the Shoutcast server's stream URL (e.g., http://shoutcast.tidyhots.com:8000) and start listening to the audio stream in real-time.
Shoutcast enables broadcasters to reach a global audience by streaming audio content over the internet. Broadcasters can customize stream settings, metadata, and playlists to create unique listening experiences for their audience. Shoutcast offers low-latency streaming, allowing near real-time transmission of audio content to listeners and can be accessed on a variety of devices and platforms, including desktop computers, mobile devices, smart speakers, and connected cars.
Shoutcast is widely used to create and operate online radio stations, covering diverse genres and catering to specific audiences. Many podcasters use Shoutcast to broadcast their shows live or distribute pre-recorded episodes to listeners. Musicians, DJs, and music enthusiasts are able to share live performances, DJ sets, and curated playlists with listeners.
Shoutcast is a versatile and widely adopted technology for streaming audio content over the internet. Whether you're a radio broadcaster, podcaster, musician, or content creator, Shoutcast offers a robust platform to reach and engage with audiences globally. By leveraging Shoutcast's features and capabilities, broadcasters can establish online presence, build listener communities, and deliver compelling audio experiences in today's digital landscape.
Control Your Stream With Centova Cast
Open up many features of being a DJ with this amazing control panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The common queries we are asked about Shoutcast hosting
What is Shoutcast Server Hosting?
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Shoutcast server hosting refers to renting server space from a hosting provider such as Tidyhosts to run a Shoutcast server, allowing you to broadcast audio content over the internet. It provides the infrastructure and resources needed to stream audio to listeners worldwide.
How does Shoutcast Server Hosting work?
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Shoutcast server hosting works by deploying the Shoutcast server software on a dedicated server or shared hosting environment provided by a hosting company such as Tidyhosts. Broadcasters use compatible source clients to connect to the server, stream audio content, and reach listeners via stream URLs.
What software do I need to run a Shoutcast Server?
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You will need to download and install compatible source clients like Winamp with the Shoutcast DSP plugin, SAM Broadcaster, or BUTT to connect to the Shoutcast server and stream audio.
Can I monetize my Shoutcast stream?
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Yes, you can monetize your Shoutcast stream through audio ads or sponsor messages into your stream. Accept donations from listeners to support your broadcasting efforts or offer premium content or subscription-based access to exclusive streams.
How do I promote my Shoutcast station?
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You promote your Shoutcast station through various methods. Share links to your stream on social media platforms, embed a player on your website to attract visitors. Partner with other stations or influencers for cross-promotion and optimize metadata and keywords for search engines.
Can I customize my Shoutcast server settings?
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Yes, you can customize various settings on your Shoutcast server including, setting song titles, artist names, and album information. Configuring audio quality settings for optimal streaming and schedule playlists and automated content for non-live broadcasting. There are many more features included with Centova Cast.
How do I set up an AutoDJ with Shoutcast server hosting?
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Setting up AutoDJ allows continuous streaming of pre-recorded content when live broadcasting is not available. To set up AutoDJ you would need to upload audio files to the server and configure playlists and scheduling within the Centovacast server control panel.