How-to setup Edcast Standalone Tutorial - Icecast or Shoutcast

Step 1 - Install Edcast Standalone

Download Edcast Standalone software and install it. This is a free application that can broadcast live audio to Icecast or Shoutcast servers. Edcast doesnt require any other software to operate (hence the name Standalone), and is ideal for 24/7 live streaming environments such as streaming an AM/FM station over the internet.

Link - Click Here to Download Edcast Standalone

Step 2 - Install the LAME MP3 Encoder

  • (1, 2) Right click the link below and choose Save As

Link - Lame Encoding DLL

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  • Navigate to C:\ Program Files \ edcast and click Save. It is VERY important that you save this file inside the actual Edcast program folder.

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Step 3 - Start Edcast Standalone and configure the encoder

  • (3) Click the Add Encoder button
  • (4) Right-click the new encoder that appears below it
  • (5) Choose Configure from the menu that appears

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In the Basic Settings section, set up the encoder.

  • (6) Enter your chosen bitrate - this must be equal or lower than the rate you purchased.
  • (7) Enter your samplerate - Enter 44100 for bitrates above 96, or 22050 for streams below 96.
  • (8) Number of channels - Enter 2 for bitrates above 48, choose 1 for bitrates below 48.
  • (9) Select the MP3 Lame encoder
  • (10) Select Icecast2 for Icecast server, or Shoutcast for Shoutcast server.
  • (11) Enter the host name of your server.
  • (12) Enter the port number of your server.
  • (13) Enter the DJ or Admin password of your server.
  • (14) (Icecast2 only) Enter the mount point - this will usually be /live by default for SleepyEngineers Icecast2 servers.

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  • In the YP Settings section, enter your station details.
  • Click OK

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Step 5 - Start encoding

  • (15) Tick the AutoReconnect box
  • (16) Hilite the new encoder, then click the Connect button
  • You should see information about the encoder status in the Transfer Rate column. If its working properly, a numeric value will appear indicating the transmission speed.

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Notes

  • If you are unable to connect, go back to step 4 and double check every server setting. You must also make sure there is music playing in Winamp.
  • You can then select the audio device you wish to capture audio from - select it under Live Recording.

Youre now streaming live on the Internet!


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