Rocket Broadcaster

Broadcast Live Audio to Your Internet Radio Station

Freemium

Description

Rocket Broadcaster enables users to stream live audio from their Windows PC directly to a wide variety of internet radio streaming servers including Icecast, SHOUTcast, and RSAS. Designed for simplicity and reliability, it allows seamless capture and mixing of audio from multiple sources, such as microphones, line-in, and other applications, making it ideal for live interviews, music, and fully automated radio programming.

With a built-in broadcast audio processor, metadata capture, support for industry-standard protocols, and easy integration with radio automation software, Rocket Broadcaster provides both beginner and professional broadcasters with a modern solution for live internet broadcasting. The software is optimized for performance, offers robust backup streaming, VST plugin support, and is compatible with Windows 7 and newer.

Key Features

Application and Mic Capture: Stream audio from any Windows application or microphone.
Multi-Server Streaming: Broadcast simultaneously to Icecast, SHOUTcast, RSAS, and compatible streaming servers.
Broadcast Audio Processor: Advanced DSP with multiband compression, automatic gain control (AGC), limiter, and loudness metering.
Metadata Capture: Automatic metadata ingestion from media players and automation systems.
Backup Streams: Simultaneous streaming over multiple internet connections for reliability.
VST Plugin Support: Integrate third-party DSP plugins for custom audio processing.
Logging: Comprehensive logging for troubleshooting and audit of broadcast events.
SSL Support: Secure, encrypted Icecast streaming.
Remote Administration: Manage broadcasts remotely using compatible platforms.
Accessibility: Screen reader and keyboard control support for increased accessibility.

Use Cases

Broadcasting live internet radio shows
Streaming live interviews with remote guests
Automating online radio station streams
Simultaneous streaming to multiple radio networks
Mixing music, talk, and automation audio sources
Recording broadcasts for compliance or archiving

Frequently Asked Questions

Which streaming servers does Rocket Broadcaster support?

Rocket Broadcaster supports Icecast, Icecast-KH, SHOUTcast 1 & 2, RSAS, and most compatible online streaming services.

Which operating systems are compatible with Rocket Broadcaster?

Rocket Broadcaster requires Windows 7 or later and is optimized for Windows 10 and 11.

What types of audio can Rocket Broadcaster capture?

It can capture and mix audio from both microphones (or line-in) and other Windows applications, such as Skype or media players.

What is the Broadcast Audio Processor?

The Broadcast Audio Processor shapes the station's sound with features like multiband compression, automatic gain control (AGC), loudness metering, and limiting.

Does Rocket Broadcaster support backup streams?

Yes, it can stream simultaneously over multiple internet connections to ensure broadcast reliability.