Encoder Streaming - How Much Does Streaming with RadioBASH Cost?

How Much Does Streaming with RadioBASH Cost? 

RadioBASH offers carrier-grade audio stream hosting. For broadcasters, we offer two streaming plans: Hobby Broadcaster and Pro Broadcaster to provide you the best platform for your audio encoder streaming. If you enjoy streaming media, you can sign up for our “Hobby Broadcaster” plan to connect your encoder. However, if you are a full-time broadcaster, our “PRO Broadcaster” plan is more suited to you to connect your audio encoder for streaming your program to the world. There are a few technical terms you should be familiar with before diving into our streaming plans.

These include:

1. Bandwidth: Bandwidth is the amount of data—audio or video—that can be transferred over a specific period. In a way, it represents the speed with which your data can be transferred. The amount of bandwidth available to you is crucial since it determines how quickly media can be delivered during peak traffic times.
2. Bit rate: The bit rate denotes the amount of data stored in one second of a digital media file. It is measured in kilobits per second, abbreviated as kbps. The bit rate of an audio file reflects the audio’s quality. So, a 128 kbps audio file will sound better than a 64 kbps audio file.
3. Listener slots: There are a limited number of listener slots available in audio streaming. When a single listener joins the stream, one slot is reserved. The slot becomes available when the listener leaves.
4. Latency: Latency is the time lag (usually measured in milliseconds) between when an audio signal enters a system and emerges. For a more immersive listening experience, latency should be kept as low as possible. This ensures that the listener can tune in to the audio stream in real-time.
5. Streaming server: You will need a streaming server to broadcast your audio stream to your listeners. Icecast and Shoutcast are the two most popular streaming platforms available through RadioBASH.

To get right to the point, we have listed our streaming plans below, along with their rates and features.

Hobby Broadcaster

• With our Hobby Broadcaster streaming plan, you can start broadcasting for as little as $27 per month.
• You can broadcast using either an Icecast or a Shoutcast server.
• You have access to unlimited bandwidth.
• Your audio files are encoded at a bit rate of 128 kbps.
• You get access to 200 listener slots—as many as 200 listeners can connect to your stream at the same time.
• We provide low latency streaming to ensure that your listeners have an uninterrupted listening experience.
• Your listeners can play the audio using an HTML5 media player—no additional plugins required. 
• The real-time and historical stats reporting tool allows you to monitor your stream.
• We help you set up your Internet radio station the same day you buy our streaming plan, and there is no additional setup fee.

PRO Broadcaster

• For broadcasting pros, the plan costs $47 per month.
• You can broadcast using either an Icecast or a Shoutcast server.
• You have access to unlimited bandwidth.
• Your audio files are encoded at a bit rate of 320 kbps.
• You get access to 500 listener slots.
• We provide low latency streaming to ensure that your listeners have an uninterrupted listening experience.
• Your listeners can play the audio using an HTML5 media player—no additional plugins required. 
• The real-time and historical stats reporting tool allows you to monitor your stream.
• We help you set up your Internet radio station the same day you buy our streaming plan, and there is no additional setup fee.

Have more questions? Contact us online to learn more about our streaming plans and lets get yoru encoder streaming and connected today!