Files (SHOUTcast v1/v2)

  1. Centova Cast - Client Usage Guide
    1. Basic Usage Guide
      1. Obtaining a Hosting Account
      2. Setting up your stream
      3. Your First Broadcast
      4. Viewing Statistics
    2. Advanced Usage Guide
      1. Creating Advanced Playlists
      2. Adding an Introduction Track
      3. Providing Access to DJs
      4. Managing Media Files
      5. Uploading Media via FTP
      6. Viewing Station Logs
      7. Publishing Station Information on Your Web Site
      8. Configuring Relaying
  2. Centova Cast - Client Reference Manual
    1. Accessing Your Account
    2. Dashboard
    3. Configuration Settings
      1. Stream
      2. AutoDJ
      3. Widgets
      4. Files (SHOUTcast v1/v2)
      5. Albums
      6. Server Overrides (SHOUTcast v1/v2)
      7. Relaying (SHOUTcast v1/v2)
      8. Master Relaying (IceCast)
      9. Mountpoint Relaying (IceCast)
      10. Mount Points
      11. Advanced
    4. Widgets
      1. Stream Status Summary
      2. Stream Details
      3. Recent Tracks
      4. Listener Map
      5. On-demand Content
      6. Song Requests
      7. Tune In
      8. Stream Directory
      9. Web Player
    5. DJ Management
    6. Statistics Report
    7. Broadcast Reports
    8. Current Listeners
    9. Server Logs
    10. Server Controls
    11. AutoDJ Controls
    12. Playlist Manager
    13. Media Library
    14. File Manager

Files (SHOUTcast v1/v2)

The Files tab includes options for uploading various sound files for use by the streaming server. These include:

  • Introduction file
    Specifies the introduction media file for the stream. The introduction file is an MP3 file that is played immediately after each listener connects, before tuning in to the live stream. This may be useful for for station identification or advertisement purposes.

  • Fallback file
    Specifies the fallback media file for the stream. The fallback file is an MP3 file that is played in a loop if the source stream disconnects. Without a fallback file, listeners will either hear silence, or be disconnected entirely if the source stream disconnects.

IMPORTANT: The encoding options (bit rate, sample rate, channels, etc.) used in the introduction file and fallback file must precisely match the encoding options for your stream. If they are not identical, you will experience playback problems on your stream.

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