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Description
Icecast is an open-source streaming media server that allows for the transmission of both audio and video in various formats, such as Ogg (Vorbis, Theora), Opus, WebM, and MP3. It facilitates the development of Internet radio stations, personal jukeboxes, or other types of streaming services, and its adaptability is enhanced by the ability to incorporate new formats with ease, thanks to its support for open standards and communication protocols. Key components include the main server application, libshout—a library designed for communication with Icecast servers—and IceS, a client that transmits audio data from either files or live sources to the server. Icecast functions through a client-server architecture where source clients generate streams, which the Icecast server then transmits to listeners, accommodating multiple mountpoints that allow various streams to run concurrently on a single server. Additionally, it features an integrated administration interface along with statistics pages in formats like HTML, XML, and JSON, providing vital runtime details such as the number of active connections, cumulative metrics, and listener counts, thus enabling effective monitoring and management of streaming activities. Overall, Icecast's flexibility and user-friendly interface make it a popular choice for those looking to set up streaming services.
Description
An Android video player leveraging the ExoPlayer library, this application utilizes ExoPlayer's FFmpeg extension to support a wide array of audio formats, including niche options such as AC3, EAC3, DTS, DTS HD, and TrueHD. It ensures seamless audio and video synchronization, even when using Bluetooth headphones or speakers. The player is compatible with various audio formats like Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, ALAC, PCM/WAVE (μ-law, A-law), MP1, MP2, MP3, and AMR (both NB and WB), as well as AAC (in multiple profiles including LC, ELD, and HE; xHE on devices running Android 9 or higher) and other surround sound formats like AC-3, E-AC-3, DTS, DTS-HD, and TrueHD. Additionally, it supports an extensive list of video codecs, including H.263, H.264 AVC (baseline profile; main profile available on Android 6+), H.265 HEVC, MPEG-4 SP, VP8, VP9, and AV1. The app also accommodates various container formats, such as MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, Ogg, MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS, and FLV, and supports streaming protocols like DASH, HLS, SmoothStreaming, and RTSP. Users can easily load external subtitles by long-pressing the file open action in the bottom bar, and on the initial attempt, they will be prompted to select the root video directory for automatic subtitle loading. Moreover, the player features auto frame rate matching capabilities specifically designed for Android TV and boxes running Android 6 and above, enhancing the viewing experience on larger screens.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
HTML
JSON
SonicPanel
XML
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Icecast
Founded
2004
Country
United States
Website
icecast.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Marcel Dopita
Country
Czech Republic
Website
github.com/moneytoo/Player
Product Features
Live Streaming
Access Control
Audience Analytics
Audience Engagement
Browser-based
Customizable Branding
Encoding
Event Scheduling
Live Streaming Production
Moderation
Monetization Tools
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen
Multiple Camera Feeds
Multistreaming
Session Recording
Social Media Integration
Streaming Platform Integration