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

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 (#).
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