How to Broadcast Live with Winamp 5.x and SHOUTcast DSP 2.2.3

Download (Winamp + SHOUTcast DSP 2.2.3)
You can download the Winamp + SHOUTcast DSP package from:

https://radioldn.co.uk/winamp_plus_dsp

1. Install Winamp and SHOUTcast DSP

1. Close Winamp if it is running.
2. Run the installer from https://radioldn.co.uk/winamp_plus_dsp
3. Start Winamp after the installation completes.

2. Enable the SHOUTcast Source DSP plug-in

1. In Winamp, press Ctrl+P to open Preferences.
2. On the left side, click Plug-ins ▸ DSP/Effect.
3. Select Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source DSP v2.x [dsp_sc.dll].
4. The SHOUTcast Source window will appear. Keep this window open.

3. Configure server login (Output tab)

In the SHOUTcast Source window:

1. Click the Output tab.
2. Select Output 1 from the list.
3. Click the Login sub-tab.

3.2 SHOUTcast v1 mode

If your service is SHOUTcast v1, enable legacy mode.

• Tick Use SHOUTcast v1 moders).
• Address: e.g. stream IP or  name
• Port: e.g. 85555
• Password: your source / DJ password

4. Directory (Yellowpages) and stream display details

1. In the Output tab, click the Directory (Yellowpages) sub-tab.
2. If you want your station public, tick Make this server public.
3. Fill in:
   • Stream Name – your station name
   • Stream URL – your website, if available
   • Genre, AIM/ICQ/IRC – optional
4. Tick Enable Title Updates and the two Auto boxes to send track titles.

5. Set encoder format and bitrate

1. Click the Encoder tab in the SHOUTcast Source window.
2. Select Encoder 1.
3. For Encoder Type, choose:
   • MP3 Encoder – works on almost all players.
   • AAC+ Encoder – better quality at low bitrates, but needs AAC+-capable players.
4. Choose the Encoder Settings bitrate that matches your plan, for example 320 kbps, 44.1 kHz, Stereo.

6. Choose the audio input (Winamp or soundcard)

1. Click the Input tab.
2. In Input Devicechoose:
   • Winamp – streams everything you play inside Winamp (MP3, playlists, etc.).
   • Soundcard Input – streams from your soundcard line-in/mic, useful for external mixers or live voice.

7. Connect and start streaming

1. Go back to the Output tab, make sure Output 1 is selected.
2. Click the Connect button.
3. In the status area you should see a timer and messages like “Sent xxxx bytes”. This means you are connected and sending audio.
4. In the main Winamp window, start playing your playlist or audio files.

 

 

 

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