What is web radio hosting?
Web radio hosting provides the server infrastructure required to broadcast audio streams over the internet to listeners worldwide, distributing audio reliably to multiple concurrent listeners.
What bitrate is optimal for web radio streaming?
For web radio music broadcasting, bitrates ranging from 128 kbps to 320 kbps using MP3 or AAC formats are standard. Bitrates between 192 kbps and 320 kbps offer excellent audio fidelity.
What is the difference between AutoDJ and live broadcasting?
An AutoDJ plays playlists stored directly on the streaming server, maintaining 24/7 continuous broadcast without needing an active studio connection. Live shows connect directly to the server.
Why is streaming on standard ports 80 and 443 important?
Streaming over standard web ports 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS) bypasses restrictive firewalls in corporate or institutional networks, ensuring uninterrupted access for listeners everywhere.
Do I need music licenses to operate an internet radio station in Germany?
Yes, broadcasting copyrighted music in Germany requires licensing agreements with collecting societies such as GEMA (author rights) and GVL (neighbouring performance rights).
How many concurrent listeners can a web radio server handle?
Listener capacity depends on allocated streaming slots and server network bandwidth. Modern cloud platforms scale seamlessly from small community stations to major online broadcasters.