Firstly, 250k bandwidth is grossly insufficient. Figure you'll want to broadcast at a minimum of 56kbps, rounded up, call it 64. That means you'll only have two, maybe three more blocks of 64kbps bandwidth to let others listen to your station. Of course, if choose not to stream live, that's another 64k block that a fourth user could use to listen in with, but that's still not enough bandwidth. Cut thall of the above in half if you want to go 128.
The other issue is, you'll need some software running on the remote system to actually do the streaming. The provider of space for your web site may or may not be down with this--in other words, they may not let you do it. Oh waitaminit, I just re-read your message, you said they said it'd be OK to run Icecast or something like it on their side. Remember that if you do this, it'll in all likelihood be in a Unix environment, so if you're not familiar with Unix basic concepts, like shells and text editors and Telnet clients, you may have a bit of a learning curve to conquer. Not everything is doable remotely and deliverable via FTP, although most of your admin functions will be. If running an Internet audio stream is something you really wanna do, may I recommend, and not without prejudice (thanks for the promo check, man!--ha ha), Jeff "The Ultra Guy" Harris and his fine suite of services which'll give you exactly what you need--disk space, bandwidth, and the ability to run your own software from the server side. Then all you have to do is upload new material and playlists every other now and then to keep the content fresh. Hope this helps. On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 18:41:21 -0700, you wrote: >Hello List! > >I hope this is not too farfetched or outrageous, but I would like to know if I >could put my internet radio station on one of my personal web sites (a >Startlogic Web Site of 15 Gigs in size). I was wondering if I could upload my >Shoutcast, Icecast, Windows Media, or Simplecast or even a Real Server to my >web site and install them up there intheir respective Program Files directory >and subdirectories? I figure they do it on Audiorealm and Streammadness and >others, so why can't I do the same. I contacted Startlogic and they told me I >have something like 250 k of bandwidth on my web site. I actually have >purchased four 15 gig web sites over the years and two of them are pretty much >empty. How would I play my music from my computer through my web site. I >should be able to use all of that bandwidth for something. I am sure I could >connect my music folder through a plug-in to the sites, with the proper links. > The reason I am considering this move is because I tried to use >Spacialnet's streaming service, but just couldn't get it set up and they are a >bit slow in providing tech support to me. They did actually set up the >account, but I can't gain access to the server file to configure it. It is >just too much trouble for me to deal with sites that don't work or freeze when >I use them. therefore, I am going to try to do it myself. I just want to >know from you experts on technology and audio whether or not I can do it >relatively cheap. > >Also, am I correct in believeing that web sites are set up pretty much like >regular PC systems, with directories, etc. and all I have to do is know how to >do folders and links? I hope so. > >Anyway, I figure I can dedicate one 15 gig web site to a station or two if >this is permissible. I asked Startlogic and they said it is possible to do >and I can put anything I want up there that is proper and legal. I would >think those services like For-The-People, VIPconduit, and Audio Tips use >separate web sites for their chat service and they allow audio through them >too. I am just curious and interested. > >One final thing on the question: Now, I'd like to use separate servers and >plug-ins for each station that I use--if I decide to have two or three. How >do I get multiple copies of the Shoutcast Server? They mention you can copy >the file to another one and rename it. What would I name a second Shoutcast >Server? Could I just add 2 or b to the normal name. > >Also, would this be the same with the Shoutcast or Sam Encoder Plug-ins. I >realize you can install or setup multiple servers with Sam Encoders and with >the latest Shoutcast Plug-in. With the Shoutcast Plug-in (being I use the >older version), could I just copy the file to another name and save it as >often as I need to? A separate Shoutcast Plug-in for each station: Right or >Wrong? > > >Thanks for listening to my plan and giving me your support and information. > >James Robinson >_______________________________________________ >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com _______________________________________________ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
