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'''Free Download: New SHOUTcast version 2.6'''  
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'''Free Download: New Shoutcast version 2.6.1'''  
  
SHOUTcast, the largest streaming audio software platform and worldwide radio station directory has released an update to its industry-standard streaming software.  
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Shoutcast, the largest streaming audio software platform and worldwide radio station directory has released an update to its industry-standard streaming software.  
  
The new SHOUTcast Suite of Streaming Products still includes a free streaming option, and powerful revenue generating tools, and the latest version adds:  
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The new Shoutcast Suite of Streaming Products includes free streaming, powerful revenue generating tools, and the latest version adds:  
 
* SSL support
 
* SSL support
 
* Improved scalability (up to 12,000 unique listeners supported)
 
* Improved scalability (up to 12,000 unique listeners supported)
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* Improved processor management saves energy
 
* Improved processor management saves energy
 
* Better memory usage for stations with big audiences
 
* Better memory usage for stations with big audiences
* [https://yp.shoutcast.com/v/2_5_5 Full 2.5.5 changelog]
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* [https://yp.shoutcast.com/v/2_6_1 Full 2.6.1 changelog]
* [http://forums.shoutcast.com/showthread.php?t=453775 Info about v2.6 changes]
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* [http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=453775 Info about v2.6.1 changes]
  
  
 
'''Effortless Upgrade'''
 
'''Effortless Upgrade'''
  
Broadcasters who run their own servers should download the updated version of the DNAS for free via the Shoutcast RMO [[https://radiomanager.shoutcast.com/RMO/user/your-plan/your-plan]]
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Broadcasters who run their own servers should download the updated version of the DNAS for free via the [https://radiomanager.shoutcast.com/RMO/user/your-plan/your-plan Shoutcast RMO]
  
Stations using a CDN (hosting service) should ask their provider to make sure their server gets updated to at least [http://forums.shoutcast.com/showthread.php?t=451412 Shoutcast version 2.5.5]
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Stations using a CDN (hosting service) should ask their provider to make sure their server gets updated to at least [http://forums.shoutcast.com/showthread.php?t=451412 Shoutcast version 2.5.5] (v2.6.1 recommended)
  
  
 
'''Technical Details'''
 
'''Technical Details'''
  
Read more on the  
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Read more on the [http://forums.shoutcast.com/showthread.php?t=453775  Shoutcast Forum]
[[http://forums.shoutcast.com/showthread.php?t=453775  SHOUTcast Forum]]
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 22 July 2022

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Free Download: New Shoutcast version 2.6.1

Shoutcast, the largest streaming audio software platform and worldwide radio station directory has released an update to its industry-standard streaming software.

The new Shoutcast Suite of Streaming Products includes free streaming, powerful revenue generating tools, and the latest version adds:

  • SSL support
  • Improved scalability (up to 12,000 unique listeners supported)
  • Improved ad support and revenue tracking
  • Powerful analytics
  • Even better stability for reliable streaming 24/7
  • Improved processor management saves energy
  • Better memory usage for stations with big audiences
  • Full 2.6.1 changelog
  • Info about v2.6.1 changes


Effortless Upgrade

Broadcasters who run their own servers should download the updated version of the DNAS for free via the Shoutcast RMO

Stations using a CDN (hosting service) should ask their provider to make sure their server gets updated to at least Shoutcast version 2.5.5 (v2.6.1 recommended)


Technical Details

Read more on the Shoutcast Forum