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Comparing Icecast & Shoutcast
Hippynet streaming gives the option to use either Icecast or Shoutcast. We support both...
HTML Audio Players
Hippynet provide Audio Players as part of our streaming packages however there are also many...
Popular Encoding Software (getting your audio to the internet)
Encoder Description URL BUTT (Broadcast Using This Tool) A free and open-source...
What is Icecast & How do I use it
Icecast is a streaming media server software that allows audio and video content to be broadcast...
What is Shoutcast?
SHOUTcast is a streaming audio system for streaming digital audio content over the...
What is a Mount Point?
An Icecast mountpoint is a specific location on an Icecast server where a particular audio...
What is a Port?
A port is a communication endpoint on a computer or network device that is used to identify...