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Streaming technology evaluation
Both streaming technologies (Windows Media and Shoutcast/Icecast) are excellent solutions and they both have positive and negative aspects to them. Generally though, Shoutcast streaming is considered as a better value for money option, since in large scale broadcasts it uses the MP3 codec, which is a lower sound quality, while Windows Media are regarded as a more professional solution, for broadcasters who demand high quality even on low bitrates.
Formats comparative table
Τhe aacPlus format is the undisputed winner as far as sound quality is concerned, ideal for online streaming and for reproduction on portable devices.
Unfortunately though, its limited support by players leads us to widely use Windows Media as an absolutely decent solution.
You can also turn to Wikipedia for more extensive information on audio codecs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_audio_codecs
Both streaming technologies (Windows Media and Shoutcast/Icecast) are excellent solutions and they both have positive and negative aspects to them. Generally though, Shoutcast streaming is considered as a better value for money option, since in large scale broadcasts it uses the MP3 codec, which is a lower sound quality, while Windows Media are regarded as a more professional solution, for broadcasters who demand high quality even on low bitrates.
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| Realtime statistics | EXCLUSIVE |
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Formats comparative tableΤhe aacPlus format is the undisputed winner as far as sound quality is concerned, ideal for online streaming and for reproduction on portable devices.
Unfortunately though, its limited support by players leads us to widely use Windows Media as an absolutely decent solution.
You can also turn to Wikipedia for more extensive information on audio codecs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_audio_codecs
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The most common misunderstanding
The audio codec you use and its compatibility with players are two different things. Today all the modern players like the Windows Media Player and WinAmp support both WMA and MPEG reproduction.
Some specific advanced features, like Fast Start by Windows Media for example, are only supported by the WM Player, but this does not mean that the listener will not be able to listen to your station no matter what player they're using!!!!
The most common misunderstanding
The audio codec you use and its compatibility with players are two different things. Today all the modern players like the Windows Media Player and WinAmp support both WMA and MPEG reproduction.
Some specific advanced features, like Fast Start by Windows Media for example, are only supported by the WM Player, but this does not mean that the listener will not be able to listen to your station no matter what player they're using!!!!
