Streaming Configuration

For EnaCast to broadcast live and automatically record your shows, your station’s audio must reach the streaming server. This guide explains how the connection is configured and what you can check in EnaCast Studio, the management panel at studio.enacast.com.

How Streaming Works

The audio flow in EnaCast follows this diagram:

Your studio (microphone / mixing console)
    │
    ▼
EnaCast Broadcaster (or other Icecast-compatible software)
    │
    ▼
Streaming server (Icecast)
    │
    ├──▶ Live listeners (web / apps)
    └──▶ Automatic episode recording

The broadcast software (EnaCast Broadcaster or another Icecast-compatible encoder) captures audio from your equipment and sends it to the EnaCast streaming server, which uses Icecast technology. From there, the audio is distributed to listeners and simultaneously recorded according to the programming schedule.

Connection Details

Each station has its own streaming server connection details, which you’ll need to configure your broadcast software. If you broadcast with other Icecast-compatible software, the EnaCast support team gives you these details:

Parameter	Description	Example
Server (host)	Streaming server address	stream.enacast-cloud.com
Port	Connection port	8000
Mount point	Your stream’s identifier	/mystation
Username	Connection username (Icecast source)	source
Password	Connection password	(provided by support)

Don't share your credentials

Streaming credentials are exclusive to your station. Don’t share them with third parties, as anyone with these details could broadcast on your stream.

Configuring Your Broadcast Software

EnaCast Broadcaster (Alpha)

EnaCast Broadcaster is our app for the studio computer. You log in with your EnaCast user and the app configures itself: there is no server, port, mount point or password to type.

To install it and start broadcasting, follow the EnaCast Broadcaster guide.

Still in alpha

EnaCast Broadcaster is in alpha and only works for the radios EnaCast has activated for the pilot. In the meantime, keep broadcasting with your current encoder.

Other Icecast-Compatible Software

Any encoder that streams over Icecast and sends MP3 audio works with EnaCast. Set it up with the connection details in the table above.

Streaming Settings

These are your station’s streaming settings. The EnaCast team configures them:

Icecast Credentials

• Username: the username for the Icecast source connection (usually source)
• Password: the password you need to enter in your broadcast software

You only need them if you broadcast with other Icecast-compatible software: EnaCast Broadcaster gets them by itself when you log in.

Listener Limit

Each station has a maximum concurrent listener limit configured by EnaCast. This limit defines how many people can listen to the live stream at the same time.

If you need to increase the limit for a special event, contact the support team.

Streams and Audio Quality

Each station can have one or more streams configured, each with a different audio quality (bitrate). For example:

• Standard stream: 128 kbps — standard quality for most stations
• High quality stream: 192 or 320 kbps — for stations requiring higher fidelity

You can see your station’s streams, their status and their bitrate in EnaCast Studio, in Settings → Streams (see the stream management guide).

Note

Automatic episode recording always uses the standard quality stream to optimize storage. Live listeners can listen at the highest quality available.

Broadcast Equipment IP

If your station uses broadcast equipment managed by EnaCast (with a dedicated connection), its status appears in EnaCast Studio, in Settings → Streamer. The broadcast equipment’s IP address is technical information managed by the support team — you don’t need to modify it.

Verifying Your Connection

To check that your broadcast is reaching the server correctly:

1. With EnaCast Broadcaster, press Go on air. With other software, press its connect or play button.
2. Verify that the software shows it is connected (in EnaCast Broadcaster, the On air status) and that the audio levels are moving.
3. Open your station’s website and check that you can hear the live audio.
4. If the broadcast isn’t working, review the connection details and make sure your firewall isn’t blocking the connection.

Connection problems

If you can’t connect, check:

• That the server, port, mount point, username, and password are correct
• That your internet connection is stable (wired connection recommended, not wifi)
• That no firewall or antivirus is blocking the outgoing connection
• That no other software is broadcasting to the same stream at the same time

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Broadcast From Multiple Devices at Once?

No. Only one device can be connected to an Icecast stream at a time. If a second device tries to connect, the connection will be rejected.

With EnaCast Broadcaster you can have several computers ready and choose which one is on air from EnaCast Studio, under Streamer → Broadcaster app. EnaCast stops the one that was broadcasting before the new one starts.

Do I Need to Be Broadcasting for Shows to Be Recorded?

Yes. Automatic recording captures audio from the live stream. If you’re not broadcasting, there’s no signal to record and the episode will be empty.

Can I Change My Streaming Password?

Credentials are managed by the support team. If you need to change them, contact us.

What Audio Format Is Used?

EnaCast works with MP3 audio format. Your broadcast software must be configured to send audio in MP3 format (LAME codec). Most default configurations already use this format, and EnaCast Broadcaster already sends MP3.

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If you have questions, you can contact technical support at support@enacast.com