What is SAM Broadcaster?
SAM Broadcaster is one of the most comprehensive and professional online radio software solutions on the market. It allows you to broadcast live, manage playlists, mix music, insert jingles, and much more from your computer.
Required Data Before Starting
Obtain this data from your WHMSONIC panel:
- Server IP
- Port (e.g.: 8000)
- Source Password
- Server Type: Shoutcast v1, Shoutcast v2 or Icecast
Configure SAM Broadcaster — Step by Step
- Open SAM Broadcaster
- Go to Options → Encoders
- Double-click the existing encoder or create a new one
- Configure the "Encoder" tab:
- Format: MP3
- Bitrate: 128 kbps (or your plan's bitrate)
- Sample Rate: 44100 Hz
- Go to the "Server" tab:
- Type: Shoutcast v2 or Icecast (depending on your server)
- IP: Your server's IP
- Port: Your station's Port
- Password: Source Password
- Mount Point: /stream (Icecast only)
- Click "Connect"
✅ Connected! The connection indicator in SAM will turn green. Your voice and music are now reaching listeners in real-time.
💡 Tip: Test the connection first with a low bitrate (64 kbps) to verify everything works before increasing to the final quality.