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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 seamless streaming of low-latency HD audio and video that remains perfectly synchronized. Whether you're a participant, professional, musician, or student, you can effortlessly join, review, and approve sessions from any location using only a web browser. Source-Live serves as an ideal solution for real-time video editing, voice-over recording, ADR, audio mixing sessions, music rehearsals, and educational purposes remotely. Stream high-quality video online instantly with Source-Live, sharing HD content from any source while ensuring smooth and consistent frame rates without playback hiccups. You can keep a camera or broadcast stream pinned to a floating window for uninterrupted visual access. With features like push-to-talk and echo cancellation, remote client viewing is as straightforward as clicking a link in a browser. Additionally, share high-resolution audio in real time without any masking, severe compression, or echo issues, ensuring uncompromised quality. Secure your streams confidently with dedicated passkey-protected gateways that also allow for watermarking of video content to protect your intellectual property. This setup not only enhances collaboration but also elevates the overall experience for all participants involved.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

HTML
JSON
SonicPanel
XML

Integrations

HTML
JSON
SonicPanel
XML

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$45 per month
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

Source Elements

Founded

2010

Country

United States

Website

www.source-elements.com/products/source-live/

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

Alternatives

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OBS

Open Broadcaster Software

Alternatives

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Source-Live

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OBS Reviews

OBS

Open Broadcaster Software