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This is a quick tutorial on how to broadcast your own radio across the net. The quality will be far superior compared to Yahoo or internet chats for music as well, and once you get through the annoying first time set-up, it is very simple to use.
Important note: this will require an extra window be open when you run Winamp from now on. This window can't be closed without uninstalling the plugin. One way around this is to install another copy of winamp, or download Winamp lite to use for serving. (pics of it below)
First you will need to download the Shoutcast server console and a plugin for Winamp. You can download everything you need Here
Extract all the files from SHOUTcastSETUP.zip to any directory (like My documents), and run both of the installation files. Make sure the 'GUI' option is checked when installing the server. Install the plugin to your Winamp directory, and the server to program files/Shoutcast.
Now, open up Winamp. Nothing should appear different at this point. Go to preferences, and scroll down to plugins. under DSP/Effect, an entry for 'Nullsoft SHOUTcast source DSP' should be in there. Highlight it, and click configure plugin if a window doesn't automatically appear. Winamp should now look something like this (minus the skin):
Next, close down Winamp (and the server console if you opened it) and delete SC_serv.ini from Program Files/shoutcast and replace it with the one included in the zip file. This will automatically configure the console and save a lot of time and trouble. (this is important) There should be one more INI file left in the zip too. You need to put this file ( DSP_SC.ini is the name) in Winamp/Plugins, and overwrite the old file with that one.
Now you're ready to finish the config. Click the Yellowpages tab next, and you can set your server name here. The name has to be unique, and cant be the same as another server or it won't work. So enter something in the description field to choose a name. However, in order to set a name you must make your server public. This means that other people on winamp.com will be able to connect and listen, but it is unlikely they will find yours anyway. So i just leave public on. You can set contact info there as well, like AIM/messenger names etc if you want to accept any requests.
Last, crusie over to the encoder tab. Highlight encoder 1, and make sure that it is set to MP3 encoder as the type. I recommend 128Kbps 44.100Hz stereo for the setting. Now to start broadcasting.
Go to Start - Programs - Shoutcast - Shoutcast DNAS (GUI) if you set it to place a folder in the start menu. If not, go to Program Files/shoutcast and lauch sc_serv.exe. The server will now be ready to accept winamp's input.
Now, all that's left is to go to the Output tab on the Winamp plugin, and click on the connection button. Make sure the 'encoder' is set to 1 with Output 1 highlighted in the upper left box, like in the picture above. Begin playing a song in winamp, and click on 'Connect' in the plugin window. You should now see 'sent (large number) bytes in the status area, as in the pic. If the number is changing, you are connected. If nothing happens, it is likely the password is wrong. The default password is 'Ownage', so try again with that set if it doesn't work.
And that's all there is to it. It may seem complicated at first, but once you do the first time setup its a breeze. All you have to do is launch SC_serv.exe, play music and click connect.
To give your address for listening, the syntax is: your IP:8000 (8000 is the port). Example: 192.160.1.103:8000. Note that your IP will change every time you connect to the internet. (unless you have a static IP connection)
If you have any questions about it, just let me know.
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