Alternative Broadcasting Software and Clients

RadioReference provides customized broadcast software for users that want to broadcast their feeds from a Windows based PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista). This download and setup information is sent to every feed provider when their feed application is approved. (Note: Software and setup information is sent to the email on your RadioReference account)

For individuals who want to use alternative software, the Icecast configuration settings you should use to configure the client you select can be found at the bottom of the owner's page for your feed.

When configuring a client, for a mono feed select a bitrate of 16kbps, for a stereo feed (where you have two scanners providing the audio) use a bitrate of 32kbps. In both cases, select a samplerate of 22050Hz to make sure the audio is compatible with as many players as possible.

RR Live Audio Streaming Ports

The RR Live Audio application normally uses port 80. You can also use ports 8000, 8080, or 8500. The alternate port numbers are typically used to get around firewall problems.

Alternative Broadcasting Clients

Windows

• ScannerCast Setup Instructions
• ProScan Scancast Setup Instructions
• SimpleCast from SpacialAudio
• Windows Media Encoder tutorial by Geoff Leff

Mac

• Mac Nicecast Setup Instructions

Linux

• Ubuntu and Darkice Configuration HOWTO
• Ices

Standalone (no computer needed)

• Barix Instreamer 100 Network Audio Encoder Setup Instructions

Related Software

• Cat-streamer - Integrate metadata into your Icecast stream (Uniden DMA scanners only)