Last saved: May 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Stream server host, port, and authentication
Stream server software type
Hostname or IP address of your stream server
Default: 8000 for Icecast, 8080 for SHOUTcast
Stream mount path — e.g. /sharkbait-live
Source password for your stream server
Admin password for server management (optional)
Identifies your broadcast client to the stream server
Audio codec, bitrate, and quality settings
Select a preset to auto-configure encoding, or choose Custom to set each value manually
Controlled by preset
Displayed in stream directories and players
Short description shown in stream directories
Primary genre shown in stream directories
Reconnect behavior, metadata, and directory settings
How long to wait before attempting reconnection after a drop
Number of reconnection attempts before giving up (0 = unlimited)
How often track metadata is pushed to the stream server
Maximum listener connections (0 = server default / unlimited)
Encoder output buffer — higher values reduce dropouts but increase latency
Override the auto-detected public stream URL (leave blank to auto-detect)
ICY Metadata
Send track title and artist info inline in the stream (required for most players)
Public Directory Listing
List this stream in the Icecast/SHOUTcast public stream directory
Auto-Reconnect on Drop
Automatically attempt to reconnect if the stream connection is lost
Enable Fallback Stream
Play a fallback audio file when the live source disconnects to prevent dead air
Log Listener Connections
Record listener connect/disconnect events for analytics
All settings are saved and active