SAM Broadcaster • Streaming configuration tutorial

SAM Broadcaster Streaming Configuration Tutorial

Follow this step-by-step guide to configure SAM Broadcaster for live audio streaming with your Primcast SHOUTcast server. Get your radio station live in minutes.

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Step-by-step guide

Follow each step carefully to configure SAM Broadcaster for live audio streaming with your Primcast server credentials.

1

Install SAM Broadcaster

Download SAM Broadcaster from spacial.com and run the installer. If you want to avoid installing MySQL, choose the Firebird version — it requires no additional database setup.

Once installed, open SAM Broadcaster and complete the initial radio setup wizard.

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2

Open the Encoder window

Click OK to dismiss the setup wizard. Then go to the Windows menu and select Encoder to open the encoder management panel.

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3

Create a new encoder and select codec

In the Encoder window, click the File button and select New. The Select Plugin window will open. Choose your desired codec — all Primcast streaming servers support MP3, AAC+, AAC+ V1, and AAC+ V2.

After selecting the codec, choose your bitrate according to your Primcast subscription.

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4

Enter server details

Click the Server Details tab and fill in your Primcast server credentials: Server Hostname, Port, and Streaming Password. They are from your Primcast dashboard, under Radio › your station › Go live › Encoder settings; on Platinum the Nearest server block has a server and port that connect SAM through our closest server, where the password becomes station number, colon, password.

Click OK to save the settings.

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5

Start broadcasting and verify

Click the Play button in the encoder panel to start your stream. You should see a connected status in the SAM Broadcaster panel. You can also verify your stream is live by visiting your SHOUTcast page at accountname.primcast.com:PortNumber.

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6

Set up Statistics Relay (optional)

To enable listener statistics, go to Windows → Statistic Relays. Click + or Add and select SHOUTcast Statistic Relays. Enter your server parameters and click OK, then press Play (or F10) to activate the relay and start updating your statistics.

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Where your encoder settings are

Log in to your Primcast dashboard, go to Radio, pick your station and open the Go live tab. The Encoder settings block has every value with a copy button; press Show to see the password.

SettingStraight to your station, every planClosest server, Platinum
Serveryour station's server, for example ny1.radio.primcast.comingest.radio.primcast.com
Portyour station's port14000 (SHOUTcast v1 encoders move to 14001 on their own)
Mount, Icecast/stream/station number/stream
Username, Icecastsourcesource
Passwordyour source passwordthe same password; for SHOUTcast v1 type station number:password
SHOUTcast 2use Legacy (v1) modeStream ID = your station number
DJ loginstheir own settingstheir own Nearest server block

Broadcasting to listeners on more than one continent?

On Platinum, your encoder sends to whichever of our five cities is closest, which relays the show to your station's own server. Listeners are matched to their closest city as well, so your station comes on sooner and buffers less in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, North Africa, West Asia and beyond. Your dashboard fills your station number into these values for you. How our radio CDN works

Choose Platinum Upgrade your station

Keep your encoder at or under your plan's bitrate: Free 32 kbps, Premium 128 kbps, Platinum 320 kbps. Starting 20 October 2026, a Free station's encoder that goes over 32 kbps gets disconnected, and the Encoder settings block shows the reason.

FAQ

Common questions about setting up SAM Broadcaster for live audio streaming with Primcast.

Where do I find my server hostname, port and password?

Log in to your Primcast dashboard, go to Radio, pick your station and open Go live › Encoder settings. Every value your encoder asks for is listed there (server, port, mount, username, password) with its own copy button, and Show reveals the password. On Platinum the Nearest server block comes first, ingest.radio.primcast.com on port 14000, which connects you through our closest server. The table further down this page has both.

Should I use the Firebird or MySQL version of SAM Broadcaster?

Unless you already have MySQL installed and need its advanced features, choose the Firebird version. It requires no additional database software and is much simpler to set up for most broadcasters.

What codecs and bitrates does Primcast support?

All Primcast streaming servers support MP3, AAC+, AAC+ V1, and AAC+ V2. For most listeners, 64 to 128 kbps MP3 or AAC+ delivers good quality. Keep the bitrate at or under your plan's bitrate: Free 32 kbps, Premium 128, Platinum 320.

What is the Statistics Relay and do I need it?

The Statistics Relay sends listener count data to your SHOUTcast server so your stream statistics are tracked. It is optional: your listener figures are in the radio panel's Overview whether or not you set it up.

Do I need a paid Primcast plan to stream?

Yes, you need an active Primcast radio streaming plan which provides the server credentials used in this tutorial. Visit our Radio Streaming page to view available plans and get started.

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