Common Shoutcast Media Players:

	WinAmp (Win)
	iTunes (Win, Mac)
	Windows Media Player (Win)
	Real Player (Win, Mac, Linux)
	XMMS (Linux, X Windows)

Shoutcast is the perfect solution for creating your own online radio station as you have complete control over high quality streams with our full featured control panel. A Shoutcast stream is very easy to set up, and we've provided a tutorial to walk you through every step of the way. One of the main advantages of Shoutcast is that it uses MP3 for its audio layer, which is compatible with all media players and operating systems, providing not only you but also your listeners with full flexibility.

Follow the steps below to order a shoutcast stream, first choosing the bitrate you want by clicking on the different options and listening to the samples, and then choosing how many people you would like to be able to tune into your stream at a given time.

		Click your desired bit rate below. Prices are based on a per user basis.
		24Kbps ($0.30) 64Kbps ($0.90) 128Kbps ($1.90) 32Kbps ($0.50) 80Kbps ($1.10) 160Kbps ($2.50) 48Kbps ($0.65) 96Kbps ($1.20) 192Kbps ($2.75) 56Kbps ($0.75) 112Kbps ($1.50)
		Choose number of slots (maximum nummber of listeners)
		Selected package is only $

The quailty of the audio that your listeners hear depends directly on the the bit rate of your audio stream. The basic rule is that the higher the bit rate, the higher the quailty of the audio. Since Shoutcast uses MP3 as its audio format, the bit rate qualities of MP3 translate into how the Shoutcast stream sounds. A few common values are listed on the right. 96kps is generally the most common bit rate used as it provides an excellent balance between quailty and price.