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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

Experience the power of free and open-source software designed for video recording and live streaming across Windows, Mac, or Linux platforms. Begin your streaming journey quickly and effortlessly while enjoying high-performance capabilities for real-time video and audio capture and mixing. Create diverse scenes that incorporate various sources, including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards. You can establish an unlimited number of scenes that allow for seamless transitions between them. The user-friendly audio mixer features unique per-source filters like noise gate, noise suppression, and gain adjustments, along with VST plugin support for comprehensive control. Enjoy a robust set of configuration options that make it easy to add new sources, duplicate existing ones, and modify their properties with minimal effort. The streamlined settings panel provides access to a multitude of options, enabling you to customize every facet of your broadcast or recording. The adaptable 'Dock' UI allows for personalized arrangement of the interface, and you can even separate individual docks into their own windows for enhanced convenience. With such flexibility and functionality, this software becomes an essential tool for content creators looking to elevate their streams.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace
Chatterino
DLive
DialogLoop
Epiphan Connect
Fineshare VoiceTrans
Krisp
LHM
Lumia Stream
OneAccord
PhoneLiveStreaming
SAMMI
Screen Stream Mirroring
Streamer.bot
Truthcasting
Vimeo
Vozard
XML
YouTube

Integrations

AWS Marketplace
Chatterino
DLive
DialogLoop
Epiphan Connect
Fineshare VoiceTrans
Krisp
LHM
Lumia Stream
OneAccord
PhoneLiveStreaming
SAMMI
Screen Stream Mirroring
Streamer.bot
Truthcasting
Vimeo
Vozard
XML
YouTube

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
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

Open Broadcaster Software

Country

United States

Website

obsproject.com

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

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

Screen Recording

Annotations / Drawing
Audio Capture
Backup
Collaboration Tools
File Sharing
Multi-Screen Recording
Screen Capture
Speech-to-Text
Video Editing
YouTube Uploading

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