Radio streaming is the technology that allows users to listen to radio stations over the internet. For this service we provide you with the Centova Cast audio streaming management platform, where you will find many useful tools and links. Use it to make playlists, do live broadcasts, embed the stream on your website and add it to major internet radio platforms.
This means that Pointer doesn't have any restrictions on the quality of music you upload. You can go from very low quality, to the highest quality you'll find on the market, which is 320kbps. For reference, the quality of the CDs you will find in mp3 is at 128kbps.
Pointer, through its many years of experience in the hosting industry, has a comprehensive 24/7 technical support system with emails, helpdesk, livechat, ticketing system and 24-hour telephone support for urgent issues.
The steps for installation, we have tried to make them as automated as possible. However, for someone who is not familiar with these concepts, we give you the option to let us install it for you!
You can easily broadcast live audio on the internet and this audio can consist of recorded files (e.g. MP3/CD collection) or live content (e.g. your voice through a microphone).
There are 3 basic stages in the transmission of audio over the Internet:
The source (you)
Your computer mixes the sound sources coming from the sound card (which can be an mp3 playing, a live voice or the sound from a CD player, etc.). These sources are then made into a 'stream' of data (stream) and sent directly to a server.
The Server (us)Pointer's Icecast Server will receive the stream coming from your computer and then distribute it to the listener.
The listener (everyone else)
Anyone in the world with an internet connection can connect to your server. Whatever you send to your streaming server, your listeners can listen to it.
