setting up my own server

ultimatdjz · 8th April 2005, 23:39

I want to setup Shoutcast Streaming on my own server. now either i'm really dumb or i can't find it in here, lol, but can someone kinda talk me through it? or provide me with a string for the post that talks about it? i want to stream using Shoutcast from my own dedicated server. actually, i'm streaming from one computer to my shoutcast server and then it allows listeners to listen through the server. make sense? or am i an idiot? from what i've read about shoutcast, it's free right? i just need to set it up right with the right plugins and something about DNS, LOL. can someone be a mentor and help me? thanks!

c4rc4s · 9th April 2005, 00:16

Download the actual server program for your OS onto your dedicated server (http://www.shoutcast.com/download/serve.phtml)

Then, on the computer you wish to broadcast from, install the winamp plugin found here.. http://www.shoutcast.com/download/broadcast.phtml

Configure your server (read the readme!), and then configure the plugin with your servers IP, password and stream information, etc.

I hope this helps, though it's more to get an idea of what exactly you need help with.

Note that the pages I linked for you to download from give a quick overview of how to set them up.

ultimatdjz · 9th April 2005, 00:20

thank you so much. i've downloaded the shoutcast application for our linux server. so then just unzip and install and configure? then on my streaming computer, plug in the right ports and i'm good to go right? do i need to put plugins on the server? or are those included in the server application?

LT

c4rc4s · 9th April 2005, 00:33

The server program just relays what you send it. You don't need any plugins on the linux box. Read the links a bit, they'll explain the configuration settings -- once you have those to your liking, move on to configure the plugin.

Now for the plugin -- go to winamp, chose shoutcast as your active DSP (in options).

--
Output Tab
--
Address: set this to the IP that your shoutcast server (on linux) is bound to in the settings there.

Port: set this to the port the server is bound to.. default is 8000.

password: set this to your server's password.

encoder: leave this at one, or another if you prefer.. remember the number you chose, though.

Your reconnect settings are a matter of opinion, really.

--
Encoder tab
--
In the encoder box, chose the number that you used in the output settings.

Encoder type should be MP3.

Encoder settings are completely up to you, I use 128kbps, 44.1kHz, stereo -- but this might not be the right option for you. Just remember that the higher the bitrate you use, the better it will sound but fewer people will be able to listen in.

--
Input Tab
--
Input depends on what you're doing. If you're doing a live show and/or running through a mixer, you'll want to chose soundcard input. If you're leaving winamp open with a playlist of MP3s, just leave this option set to winamp.

ultimatdjz · 9th April 2005, 00:38

fantastic, thanks! we're actually not using winamp to stream to but an encoder from audiorealm which uses shoutcast technology. so if that's alreday setup just put in server port number, and everything else is gravy huh? AWESOME! thanks for your help here. i really appreciat eit.

LT

c4rc4s · 9th April 2005, 00:41

SAM? I use it too, just figured that you'd be using winamp. Glad to hear I could help, maybe the plugin info will be useful to someone else searching in the future!

ultimatdjz · 10th April 2005, 05:27

ok, another question... when searching for a server, obviously unlmiited bandwidth is necessary, but what about transfer rate? does a 128 kbps stream REALLY transmit 128kb every second? is it more? is it less? if i have a transfer rate of 20megabit/sec, that's only enough for 160 listeners if my math is right? am i right? so i gotta find one with 100megabits per second, OR MORE right?

anyone know of any good server companies offering dedicatesd servers along with dedicated fibers to each machine? thanks!

LT

Nick@ss · 10th April 2005, 09:56

maybe these calcs will help you

http://www.webcasteru.com/bw_calc.ph...l=avail_bwidth
http://www.webcasteru.com/bw_calc.ph...=monthly_usage

youngay187 · 27th April 2005, 10:49

i actually need help with something along the same lines. i dowloaded all the plugin etc that they said i needed to download or i think i did. i set up everything. it just says connecting. i am under the conception that u can use ur computer and the various plugins as a server. am i right or wrong in this thinking. please someone respond. or send me email at youngay187@aol.com

Nick@ss · 27th April 2005, 12:01

various plugins?

do you mean the dsp and the dnas?

if so yes they can be used for shoutcast ....

Hipartgirl14 · 30th April 2005, 01:52

Good Luck ultimatdjz

RadioLeft · 30th May 2005, 07:57

How do I calculate the capacity of a dedicated box for shoutcast hosting?

I'm not talking about the bandwidth but the cpu and memory required.

Specifically, I'm trying to determine how many concurrent listeners a box such as an AMD Athlon 3200+ could handle broadcasting a single 24Kbs stream and the optimum RAM required to maximize the number of concurrent listeners.

8th April 2005, 23:39	#1
ultimatdjz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10	setting up my own server I want to setup Shoutcast Streaming on my own server. now either i'm really dumb or i can't find it in here, lol, but can someone kinda talk me through it? or provide me with a string for the post that talks about it? i want to stream using Shoutcast from my own dedicated server. actually, i'm streaming from one computer to my shoutcast server and then it allows listeners to listen through the server. make sense? or am i an idiot? from what i've read about shoutcast, it's free right? i just need to set it up right with the right plugins and something about DNS, LOL. can someone be a mentor and help me? thanks!

10th April 2005, 09:56	#8
Nick@ss Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Streamsolutions Headquarters Posts: 11,966	maybe these calcs will help you http://www.webcasteru.com/bw_calc.ph...l=avail_bwidth http://www.webcasteru.com/bw_calc.ph...=monthly_usage www.streamsolutions.co.uk SHOUTcast \| Flash Media \| Windows Media \| Icecast 2 \| Content Delivery \|

27th April 2005, 12:01	#10
Nick@ss Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Streamsolutions Headquarters Posts: 11,966	various plugins? do you mean the dsp and the dnas? if so yes they can be used for shoutcast .... www.streamsolutions.co.uk SHOUTcast \| Flash Media \| Windows Media \| Icecast 2 \| Content Delivery \|

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9th April 2005, 00:16	#2
c4rc4s Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 28	Download the actual server program for your OS onto your dedicated server (http://www.shoutcast.com/download/serve.phtml) Then, on the computer you wish to broadcast from, install the winamp plugin found here.. http://www.shoutcast.com/download/broadcast.phtml Configure your server (read the readme!), and then configure the plugin with your servers IP, password and stream information, etc. I hope this helps, though it's more to get an idea of what exactly you need help with. Note that the pages I linked for you to download from give a quick overview of how to set them up.

9th April 2005, 00:20	#3
ultimatdjz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10	thank you so much. i've downloaded the shoutcast application for our linux server. so then just unzip and install and configure? then on my streaming computer, plug in the right ports and i'm good to go right? do i need to put plugins on the server? or are those included in the server application? LT

9th April 2005, 00:33	#4
c4rc4s Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 28	The server program just relays what you send it. You don't need any plugins on the linux box. Read the links a bit, they'll explain the configuration settings -- once you have those to your liking, move on to configure the plugin. Now for the plugin -- go to winamp, chose shoutcast as your active DSP (in options). -- Output Tab -- Address: set this to the IP that your shoutcast server (on linux) is bound to in the settings there. Port: set this to the port the server is bound to.. default is 8000. password: set this to your server's password. encoder: leave this at one, or another if you prefer.. remember the number you chose, though. Your reconnect settings are a matter of opinion, really. -- Encoder tab -- In the encoder box, chose the number that you used in the output settings. Encoder type should be MP3. Encoder settings are completely up to you, I use 128kbps, 44.1kHz, stereo -- but this might not be the right option for you. Just remember that the higher the bitrate you use, the better it will sound but fewer people will be able to listen in. -- Input Tab -- Input depends on what you're doing. If you're doing a live show and/or running through a mixer, you'll want to chose soundcard input. If you're leaving winamp open with a playlist of MP3s, just leave this option set to winamp.

9th April 2005, 00:38	#5
ultimatdjz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10	fantastic, thanks! we're actually not using winamp to stream to but an encoder from audiorealm which uses shoutcast technology. so if that's alreday setup just put in server port number, and everything else is gravy huh? AWESOME! thanks for your help here. i really appreciat eit. LT

9th April 2005, 00:41	#6
c4rc4s Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 28	SAM? I use it too, just figured that you'd be using winamp. Glad to hear I could help, maybe the plugin info will be useful to someone else searching in the future!

10th April 2005, 05:27	#7
ultimatdjz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10	ok, another question... when searching for a server, obviously unlmiited bandwidth is necessary, but what about transfer rate? does a 128 kbps stream REALLY transmit 128kb every second? is it more? is it less? if i have a transfer rate of 20megabit/sec, that's only enough for 160 listeners if my math is right? am i right? so i gotta find one with 100megabits per second, OR MORE right? anyone know of any good server companies offering dedicatesd servers along with dedicated fibers to each machine? thanks! LT

27th April 2005, 10:49	#9
youngay187 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: brooklyn, ny Posts: 7	i actually need help with something along the same lines. i dowloaded all the plugin etc that they said i needed to download or i think i did. i set up everything. it just says connecting. i am under the conception that u can use ur computer and the various plugins as a server. am i right or wrong in this thinking. please someone respond. or send me email at youngay187@aol.com

30th April 2005, 01:52	#11
Hipartgirl14 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA,NY Posts: 78	Good Luck ultimatdjz

30th May 2005, 07:57	#12
RadioLeft Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	How do I calculate the capacity of a dedicated box for shoutcast hosting? I'm not talking about the bandwidth but the cpu and memory required. Specifically, I'm trying to determine how many concurrent listeners a box such as an AMD Athlon 3200+ could handle broadcasting a single 24Kbs stream and the optimum RAM required to maximize the number of concurrent listeners.