Getting a SHOUTcast radio station to run on my computer

[tenchi_hakubi]

yea, i realize people probably have answered this one before, but due to surgery, the stuff they gave me for painkillers makes me a bit lazy.

I would like to know if there is a way to run and broadcast my music straight from my computer instead of finding some random server to pay for. If anyone could tell me how to do this, i would be greatful.

I also have another question about enabling myself to broadcast my voice through the client. Would this require me to broadcast through my soundcard. If so, how would one go about doing so.

Thanks

[FesterHead]

Check out the Sticky post titled:
SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME!

Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled:
How to Setup a Live Audio Stream -> How to set up an Internet Radio station
How to Setup a Live Audio Stream -> 15 Steps to setting up SHOUTcast

Additionally, check out these tutorials:

• HeatRadio's Basic Guide To Shoutcasting
• cyphon's setup tutorial

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Check out the Sticky post titled:
SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME!

Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled:
DSP Issues -> Using the Microphone with Music