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How to connect SAM Broadcaster to SHOUTcast

How to connect SAM Broadcaster to a SHOUTcast v1 / v2 server

1) Install and start SAM Broadcaster

Download and install SAM Broadcaster from the official Spacial Audio website. After installation, start SAM Broadcaster. You should see the main interface with Deck A, Deck B, playlists and volume meters.

2) Open the Encoders window

In SAM Broadcaster, go to the top menu and click Window > Encoders. This opens the Encoders panel, where you add and manage your streaming encoders.

3) Add a new MP3 encoder

In the Encoders window, click the + button to add a new encoder. A list of encoder types will appear. Select MP3 (LAME_ENC) and click OK.

SAM will open the encoder configuration window with three main tabs: Converter, Server Details and Stream Archive.

4) Set the audio quality (Converter tab)

In the Converter tab choose the audio quality that matches your hosting plan.

• Bitrate: for example 128 kbps
• Mode: Stereo
• Sampling rate: 44100 Hz

5) Enter your SHOUTcast server details

Click the Server Details tab. Here you enter the data from your RCAST.NET control panel or from the “Encoder settings” box on your dashboard.

For SHOUTcast v2 servers

• Server Type: SHOUTcast or SHOUTcast v2
• Server IP / Address: your.rcast.server (for example)
• Server Port:
• Stream ID (SID): usually 1
• Password: your source password (the DJ/source password from your panel)

For SHOUTcast v1 servers

• Server Type: SHOUTcast or SHOUTcast v1
• Server IP / Address: your.rcast.server
• Server Port:
• Password: your source password

6) Configure station details (optional)

In the right side of the Server Details tab you can enter your Station name, Description, Genre and Website URL. This information is sent to the server and shown in some players and directories.

7) Select your audio input

In SAM Broadcaster main window, choose the audio source you want to send:

• Playlist and decks inside SAM Broadcaster
• Microphone and line input via the Voice FX section

Make sure your levels are not clipping and stay in the green or low yellow zone.

8) Connect the encoder and go live

Go back to the Encoders window. You will see your new MP3 encoder in the list. Right-click it and choose Start, or click the Play button.

• If the connection is correct, the status will change to Encoding and the timer will start.
• If you see an error, check server address, port, password and SHOUTcast version (v1 vs v2).

9) Test your stream

Open your public stream URL from your RCAST.NET dashboard in a browser or in a player such as VLC. If you can hear your audio, SAM Broadcaster is correctly connected to your SHOUTcast server.

You can now mix music and use your microphone in SAM Broadcaster and your listeners will hear everything live.

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