How to Broadcast to SHOUTcast or IceCast from an Mac on OS X


You can use the below software packages to stream on a Mac.

MIXXX (Mac OS X) - Download Link http://www.mixxx.org/
Radio automation software with built in encoders for MP3. (free)

BUTT Encoder (Mac OS X) - Download Link https://sourceforge.net/projects/butt/?source=typ_redirect
Audio encoding software with built in encoders for MP3. (free)

Nicecast (Mac OS X) - Download Link https://www.rogueamoeba.com/nicecast/
Mac OS X encoder for MP3 streaming. Streams to Icecast and Shoutcast servers. Free 14-day trial, buy for $59.


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