Configuring the 'Shoutcast Source DSP' plugin for Winamp

This following guide explains how to broadcast using Winamp and the SHOUTcast DSP Plugin to your Shoutcast Server.


Downloading 'Winamp' and the 'SHOUTcast DSP Plugin':

First, download and install Winamp

Next, install the SHOUTcast Source DSP plugin

Configuring 'SHOUTcast Source DSP':

Once installed, load up Winamp.

Navigate to the 'Options' drop down menu from the tool bar and then select 'Preferences'.

Under the 'Plugins' side menu select 'DSP/Effect' and then select 'SHOUTcast Source DSP'.



The 'SHOUTcast Source DSP' window will now open.

From the 'SHOUTcast Source DSP' window choose the 'Output' tab.

Under the 'Login' tab enter the following information:

Server Address: Here you input your servers hostname. (See Welcome Email)
Port: Here you input your servers Port number. (See Welcome Email)
Password: Here you input your servers 'Source' password.

*Make sure that you leave the “DJ / User ID” setting blank. Nothing is required to be entered here. If you try to enter your accounts username or your DJ name then this will prevent you from being able to connect.

Connect Using: Select 'v1. X mode (Legacy Servers)



Configuring the 'Directory' settings:

Under the 'Directory' settings tab you can set the following:

Name: Enter the title of your stream here.
URL: Enter the URL of your stations website.
Genre: Select your stations genre.



Configuring the 'Encoder' settings:

Under the 'Encoder' settings tab you can set the following:

Encoder Type: Mp3 Encoder
Encoder Setting: Select your chosen bitrate, sample rate and number of channels.



Finally, click the 'Connect' button on the 'Login' tab and you will be connected to your Shoutcast server.

Hello

I've done everything you've said but I still can't connect.

I've put in the serve IP on it's own and with http:// in front of it and it still doesn't want to connect.

Just checking the source password is the one I got sent through on email that I used to set up my server?

Many thanks
David

Hi Storm, I think the issue is related to you having an icecast server. This encoder only works with shoutcast servers. (see the other forum post here)

Hello

I also have the same problem, but I don't have Icecast, I have shoutcast. Which details need to be filled in? Do I need to restart my pc for it to work?

My radio should be at http://cp2.internet-radio.org.uk/start/balkanradio/

Hi,


i cant get this to connect either, can anybody help me?

thanks

detuneradio said:

Hi,


i cant get this to connect either, can anybody help me?

thanks

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Hi detuneradio,

We have responded to the email that you have sent to us.

ip not working

i have done everything you asked put in what you asked we are using shoutcast and its still not working getting really frustrated as our radio is not on air whilst whilst we talk

Phoenix said:

i have done everything you asked put in what you asked we are using shoutcast and its still not working getting really frustrated as our radio is not on air whilst whilst we talk

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Hi Phoenix,

We can assure you 100% that you do not need to use the IP address like as you stated in your email to us. We and also many of our clients use just the hostname (for example uk2.internet-radio.com/) for this all the time. We always recommend using the hostname just in case for some reason your servers IP address was to ever change

Any chance you can email us a screenshot of your settings at all please.

Also, make sure you leave the "User ID" section blank, you do not need to enter anything there.