Audio Hijack on macOS Streaming Configuration Tutorial

The following software and system requirements are needed to stream with Audio Hijack:

• Audio Hijack (demo) - Download
• Audio Hijack (full version) - Purchase
• macOS 10.10 or later
• A DSL or Cable internet connection for optimal performance

After installing Audio Hijack, log in to your Primcast account and click Login to Centova to access your SHOUTcast station panel.

In the Centova panel, click Start from the left menu to power on your SHOUTcast station, then click Quick Links. Scroll down to Live Source Connections to find your Server Hostname and Server Port.

To retrieve your Streaming Password, go to the Settings section and click the reveal button next to the source password field.

Run Audio Hijack and click New Session in the bottom left corner. In the session template window, select Internet Radio and press Choose.

Audio Hijack captures audio from any application on macOS — including iTunes, Chrome, Safari — and supports Icecast protocols, making it fully compatible with SHOUTcast servers. Select the application you want to capture audio from as your source, then set your Input Device for voice-over if needed.

Click the Broadcast block in the Audio Hijack session. Select the Metadata tab and fill in your station details such as name, genre, and website.

Then select the Setup tab and enter your Server Hostname, Server Port, and Streaming Password from Step 2. Leave the User field blank. Select MP3 as the codec and choose your desired Audio Bitrate.

Once all details are filled in, click the circle button in the bottom right corner to start broadcasting.

Go back to your Centova panel, access the Quick Links tab and listen to your stream from Your stream start page to verify everything is working correctly.

You are now ready to use your streaming audio server and broadcast to your listeners. Happy streaming!