Best audio format for internet radio: MP3, AAC or OGG?
Choosing the right audio format is important when starting an internet radio station. The format affects sound quality, bandwidth usage and whether your listeners can play the stream on their devices. The most common formats used for online radio are MP3, AAC, AAC+ and OGG. Each of them has different advantages, but for most broadcasters the choice is quite simple.
How to start an internet radio station
Starting your own internet radio station is easier than ever. You do not need an FM license, a professional studio or expensive broadcasting equipment. In most cases, you only need a stream hosting account, broadcasting software, audio content and a clear idea for your station. In this guide, we will explain how to create an online radio station, what tools you need and how Free-Shoutcast.com can help you get started.
How to register your ShoutCast stream with an Authhash
In older versions of ShoutCast, especially when ShoutCast v1 was still widely supported, getting your station listed on Shoutcast.com was very straightforward. In most cases, all you had to do was set your stream server as public, and the listing process was handled automatically. However, this changed with newer ShoutCast versions.