Client Support

Encoder Software

SAM Cast - Download Link
Encoder for HE-AAC/aacPlus v2, MP3, MP3Pro, WMA streams. Stream to Icecast, Shoutcast & Windows Media servers. We recommend using this software to encode an HE-AAC stream to our Icecast servers. Provide all your listeners with a Flash based CD quality stream using a 48k bitrate. FM+ quality using a 32k bitrate. This software also includes built in 'Sound Processing'. Free 14-day trial, buy for $199.

Edcast Standalone or DSP - Download Link
Stand alone or Winamp plug-in encoder for HE-AAC, AAC & MP3 streams. Streams to Icecast & Shoutcast servers. We recommend using this software to encode an HE-AAC/aacPlus v2 stream to our Icecast servers. Provide all your listeners with a Flash based CD quality stream using a 48k bitrate. FM+ quality using a 32k bitrate.

SAM Broadcaster - Download Link
Automation System with built in encoder for HE-AAC/aacPlus v2, MP3, MP3Pro & WMA streams. Stream to Icecast, Shoutcast & Windows Media servers. We recommend using an HE-AAC/aacPlus v2 stream to our Icecast servers. Provide all your listeners with a Flash based CD quality stream using a 48k bitrate. FM+ quality using a 32k bitrate. Free 14-day trial, buy for $299.

Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 - Download Link
Encoder for WMA audio or WMV video streams. Stream to Windows Media servers. Provide your listeners with a Windows Media/Silverlight based FM quality stream using a 64k bitrate. FM+ quality using a 32k bitrate.

Shoutcast DSP Plug-in for Winamp - Download Link
Encoder for HE-AAC/aacPlus v2, MP3, MP3Pro. Stream to Icecast & Shoutcast servers.

Nicecast - Download Link
Mac OS X encoder for MP3 streaming. Streams to Icecast & Shoutcast servers. Free 14-day trial, buy for $59.

Flash Media Live Encoder - Download Link
Encoder for AAC & MP3 audio or H.264 video streams. Stream to Adobe Flash or Wowza Media servers.

QuickTime Broadcaster - Download Link
Mac OS X. Encoder for AAC, MP3 audio and H.264 video streams. Stream to Adobe Flash, Wowza Media, or Darwin Quicktime servers.

Wirecast Live Encoder - Download Link
Encoder for AAC & MP3 audio or H.264 and VP6 video streams. Stream to Adobe Flash, Wowza Media & Windows Media servers. Trial version, buy for $499.

Orban Opticodec-PC - Download Link
Encoder for HE-AAC/aacPlus v2 streams. Stream to Icecast, Shoutcast, Adobe Flash, Wowza Media & Darwin Quicktim servers.

 

Support Utilities

Silence Sensors:
The below free software applications will monitor the presence of audio on the recording line of PC sound card.

Pira CZ Lilence Detector - Download Link
Silence Sensor Plus - Download Link

The below SAS will monitor your stream.

StreamAlerts - Website Link

DynDNS - Link
Allows you to create a hostname that points to your home or office IP address, providing an easy-to-remember URL for quick access. They also provide an update mechanism which makes the hostname work with your dynamic IP address. This is free to the Internet community.

PortForward.com - Link
A free online resource to help you configure port porwarding in your router. Port forwarding is usually needed and recommended if you plan to stream via our Windows Media Servers.

 

Player Box Links

Audio Player Box

Use the code below to open your player box within a Web Browser Window.

Step 1: Insert the below code within the <head> section of your html page. It may also be placed just after the opening <body> tag.

<script language="Javascript" src="http://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/javascript/listen.js"></Script>

 

Step 2: Add your 'Listen Now' text or 'Image' to your site.  Then hyperlink it to the reference below.  Remember to replace YourStationID with the unique assigned ID that we give you.

JavaScript: openplayer('YourStationID');

 

Example HTML codes for your reference:

HTML text link for station 'wxyz-fm':

     <a href="javascript: openplayer('wxyz-fm');">Listen Now</a>

HTML image link for station 'wxyz-fm':

     <a href="javascript: openplayer('wxyz-fm');"><img src="listen.gif"></a>

 

Audio Player Box - Direct URL

To link directly to your Audio Player Box, create a hyperlink to the address shown below. Remember to replace YourStationID with the unique assigned ID that we give you.

http://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=YourStationID

Video Player Box

To link to your Video Player Box just create a hyperlink to the address shown below. Remember to replace YourStationID with the unique assigned ID that we give you.

http://www.christiannetcast.com/watch/viewer.asp?station=YourStationID