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).
- On the Converter tab
- 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 (#).
