Nullsoft Shoutcast Server



To make your SHOUTcast system you will need the following software tools and hardware: A computer running on a supported operating system (see section 2.1) SHOUTcast DNAS Server An input source (Transcoder or Winamp plus Source DSP plug-in) Media or DJ's or a Capture device i.e. The content you want to provide to people Supported Operating Systems.

  1. Configure the SERVER table for your server You'll also need to place a valid shoutcast headers.txt file in the app directory. This should really have been configured in the app and will be in the next rev.
  2. Shoutcast, the ultimate suite of tools for broadcasters.
  3. Nullsoft Shoutcast Server security vulnerabilities, exploits, metasploit modules, vulnerability statistics and list of versions (e.g.: CVE-2009-1234 or 2010-1234 or 20101234) Log In Register.
  4. Server Status: Server is currently up and public. Stream Status: Stream is up at 128 kbps with 2 of 999 listeners (2 unique) Listener Peak: 24: Average Listen Time: 19m 11s: Stream Title: City Rock Producciones. Content Type: audio/aac: Stream Genre: Various: Stream URL: Stream AIM: N/A: Stream IRC: #Shoutcast: Current Song: City Rock Producciones.

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

  • 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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  1. SHOUTcast DNAS Download
  2. Freeware Media Servers
  3. Major release: SHOUTcast DNAS 2.6
  4. Streaming Serving Software

Step 1 - Install Winamp

Download and install Winamp (if you don’t already have it installed). Winamp is a free download.

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Step 2 - Install the Shoutcast DSP Plugin

Download the Shoutcast DSP Plugin for Winamp and install it. This is a free plugin for Winamp that lets you stream out to the Internet.

Run the file you just downloaded and this will install the DSP into Winamp.

Step 3 - Start the Shoutcast DSP Plugin

  • Start Winamp
  • Press Ctrl - P (Ctrl and P keys together) - This will open the settings page.
  • (a) Click ‘DSP/Effect’ on the left column - you may need to scroll down.
  • (b) Select ‘Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source DSP’ - a window called ‘SHOUTcast Source’ will appear.

Step 4 - Enter the Shoutcast Server settings

  • (c) Click the ‘Output’ tab
  • (d) Click ‘Connection’
  • (e) In the ‘Address’ field enter the Shoutcast server host as shown in your Shoutcast email or Fast Serv account under Services -> Shoutcast.
  • (f) In the ‘Port’ field enter the Shoutcast server Port as shown in your Shoutcast email or Fast Serv account under Services -> Shoutcast.
  • (g) In the ‘Password’ field enter the Shoutcast server DJ password as shown in your Shoutcast email or Fast Serv account under Services -> Shoutcast.

Note: You can log into your Portal account to obtain your Shoutcast server details critical for this step (if you don’t already have them):

Step 5 - Set up the Encoder

The Encoder is the ‘heart’ of Shoutcast. It takes the audio from Winamp (or the microphone or line input) and converts it into MP3 format to be sent to your listeners.

  • (h) Click the ‘Encoder’ tab.
  • (i) Click ‘Encoder 1’ in the ‘Encoder’ field.
  • (j) Select ‘MP3 Encoder’ in the ‘Encoder Type’ menu.
  • (k) Select the appropriate bitrate in the ‘Encoder Settings’. You can choose any ‘kbps’ that is equal or lower to the bitrate ‘kbps’ of the Shoutcast package you purchased.

Note: Be very careful when choosing your Encoder Settings. The bit rate (kbps) MUST be equal or lower to the Shoutcast plan you purchased.

Step 6 - Set up your Station Details

  • (l) Click the ‘Output’ tab.
  • (m) Click the ‘Yellowpages’ button.
  • (n) Give your station a title.
  • (o) Enter your website address, including the http:// part.
  • (p) Enter a the genre of music or content. You can list more than one, separated by commas.
  • (q) If you want the titles of songs streamed to the players, click ‘Enable Title Updates’.
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Step 7 - Choose the audio source

Here we will choose whether to broadcast what is playing in Winamp, or instead the live sound input to your computer (microphone, line-in, ect).

  • (r) Click the ‘Input’ tab
  • (s) If you want to stream files played in Winamp, choose ‘Winamp’ in the ‘Input Device’ menu. If you wish to instead broadcast a live audio feed or microphone input, select ‘Soundcard Input’.

Note: If you select ‘Soundcard Input’, the default recording device in the Windows control panel will be used for streaming. You can monitor the levels in the ‘Input Level’ area—it is recommended to keep your input level less than -2 dB to prevent distortion. You may have to adjust the recording mixer properties if the levels aren’t moving (see below under ‘troubleshooting’).

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Step 8 - Start streaming

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  • (t) Click the ‘Output’ tab.
  • (u) Click ‘Connect’.
  • (v) You should immediately see bytes counting up in the ‘Status’ box. If the bytes are stuck at 0 or remains ‘Not Connected’, see the troubleshooting section below.
  • (w) If you would like to have the Shoutcast DSP automatically connect each time you start Winamp, tick the ‘Connect at Startup’ check box.

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You’re now streaming live on the Internet!

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