Icecast

Icecast is an open-source streaming media server that allows broadcasting audio over the internet. It supports formats like MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and AAC, enabling users to create online radio stations, live podcasts, and real-time audio streams with ease. Icecast is lightweight, highly configurable, and widely used for both hobbyist and professional streaming setups.

Features of Icecast:

• Open-source audio streaming server supporting MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and AAC formats.
• Allows creation of online radio stations, podcasts, and live audio streams.
• Supports mount points, relay servers, and authentication for flexible streaming management.
• Lightweight and highly configurable, suitable for small and large-scale deployments.
• Compatible with various streaming clients, including Liquidsoap and BUTT.
• Supports logging, statistics, and real-time monitoring of connected clients and streams.
• Works well in containerized environments using Docker for easy deployment.

IceCast-server Usage:

$ sudo su
$ sudo systemctl enable icecast2
$ systemctl status icecast2
$ For credentials, run: cat /var/icecast/credentials.txt
$ Access Icecast-Server in your browser at http://SERVER-IP:8000
    

Disclaimer: Icecast is an open-source project maintained by the Xiph.org Foundation. This document and any distributed software are not affiliated with or endorsed by any specific vendor unless explicitly stated. Users should review and comply with applicable licensing and security policies before deploying Icecast solutions in production environments.