How do I: Setup Sam Broadcaster Encoders for MP3 or mp3PRO

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Setup Encoder

You have set up a streaming server the next step is to create an encoder that can supply the streaming server with a source stream.

In the Encoders window click on the '+' button
Select MP3 and mp3PRO and Click OK
MP3 (PRO) Encoder & Streamer Configuration
- On the Converter tab
  - Set Quality to Medium
  - Under Format select the format that matches what you purchased at SleepyEngineers.com for stream hosting. See the SleepyEngineers.com stream hosting welcome email for bitrate.
  - Check Auto Start encoder after 5 Seconds
    NOTE: be sure that 'Allow scripts in stream' is unchecked.
- Server Details tab
  - Server type is SHOUTcast
  - Server Details (found on your SleepyEngineers.com stream hosting welcome email).
Enter Host in Server IP field
Enter Port in Server Port field
Enter password in password field
- Station Details
Type in your Station Name
Select the genre from the drop-down box or type in your own
Note: you may type in more than one genre comma separated.
Type in your website URL
Enter AIM ID (optional)
Enter ICQ # (optional)
Enter IRC Channel (optional)
Check 'List on public station listing (recommended)
Note: this will list your station at SHOUTcast.com
Check 'Enable title streaming' and be sure that $combine$ is in the field below 'Enable title streaming' to display titles.
- Click OK
- Your Encoder should now say 'encoded (#) and streamed (#).