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What is Rocket Broadcaster?
Rocket Broadcaster is a comprehensive software solution designed for live audio broadcasting to internet radio stations. Built for Windows platforms, it allows users to capture and stream audio from a variety of sources—including microphones, line-in devices, and other applications—enabling seamless integration of music, interviews, and live events.
The tool supports a wide range of audio formats and streaming protocols compatible with Icecast, SHOUTcast, and Rocket Streaming Audio Server (RSAS). With features like advanced DSP-based broadcast audio processing, automatic loudness control, metadata capture, backup streaming, and VST plugin support, it delivers professional-grade sound quality and reliability. Automatic reconnection, customizable bitrate options, secure transmission via SSL, and remote administration further enhance operational efficiency for internet radio broadcasters and AM/FM/DAB stations.
Features
- Cross-Application Audio Capture: Seamlessly broadcast audio from other applications, microphones, or line-in devices.
- Multi-Format Streaming: Supports MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Opus, Ogg FLAC, and more with customizable bitrate options.
- Broadcast Audio Processor: Built-in DSP with multiband compression, automatic gain control, limiting, and consistent loudness metering.
- Compatible with Major Streaming Protocols: Connects to Icecast, SHOUTcast 1 & 2, RSAS, and other popular radio streaming providers.
- Automatic Metadata Handling: Captures and updates metadata from media players or radio automation software.
- Backup Streaming Support: Simultaneously streams over backup internet connections for high reliability.
- VST Plugin Support: Integrate third-party DSP plugins for enhanced audio effects and processing.
- Auto-Reconnect & Diagnostics: Automatic reconnection and built-in diagnostic tests for reliable, uninterrupted streaming.
- Recording Capability: Record broadcasts to disk with automatic splitting and optional management of disk space.
- Remote Administration: Manage and configure broadcasts remotely using Radio Mast integration.
Use Cases
- Broadcasting live internet radio shows with advanced audio processing.
- Streaming simultaneous content to multiple servers for maximum audience reach.
- Recording live broadcasts for compliance, auditing, or on-demand replay.
- Integrating automated metadata updates from radio automation systems.
- Setting up a backup stream to prevent downtime for professional AM/FM or online stations.
- Podcasting live interviews or music sessions with high audio quality.
- Enhancing radio broadcasts using VST audio processing plugins.
- Configuring secure, encrypted radio streams over SSL connections.
FAQs
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Which operating systems are compatible with Rocket Broadcaster?
Rocket Broadcaster requires Windows 7 or later, including Windows 10 and 11. -
Can I use Rocket Broadcaster to stream to multiple servers at once?
Yes, Rocket Broadcaster supports simultaneous streams, allowing users to broadcast to multiple servers and formats concurrently. -
Does Rocket Broadcaster support secure streaming?
Yes, the tool provides SSL support for encrypted streaming to Icecast servers. -
Can I process my audio with external plugins?
Yes, Rocket Broadcaster supports third-party VST plugins (32-bit) for advanced audio effects processing. -
Is it possible to automate metadata updates?
Rocket Broadcaster can capture and update metadata automatically from other applications or via radio automation software.
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