Broadcast live to your internet radio station

Rocket Broadcaster streams audio to Icecast, SHOUTcast, RSAS, and most online streaming services.

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For Windows 7 or later.

Rocket Broadcaster 1.4 Released

This major update adds the brand new Broadcast Audio Processor, an automatic configuration backup system, and improved connectivity for Radio Mast.

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Features

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Broadcast all your audio

Rocket captures audio from other applications, including Skype, Spotify, and your automation software, so you can seamlessly mix live interviews with music.

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Stream to Icecast and SHOUTcast 1 & 2

Broadcast to Icecast, Icecast-kh, Shoutcast 1 & Shoutcast 2, RSAS, and compatible streaming servers.

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Powerful Formats

Broadcast audio as MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and Ogg Opus. Upgrade to PRO for AAC, AAC+, HE-AAC v1, and lossless Ogg FLAC.

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Metadata Capture

Automatically capture metadata from your favorite media player.

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Auto-Reconnect

Rocket automatically reconnects your streams in case there's a problem.

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Backup Streams

If you have two internet connections, Rocket can simultaneously stream over your backup link for extra reliability.

New! Monitor your internet radio uptime with Radio Mast.

Enhance your sound with the Broadcast Audio Processor

Shape your station's signature sound with the brand new built-in Broadcast Audio Processor.

Advanced DSP with Presets

Shape your sound with the Multiband Compressor, AGC, and Limiter. Easy presets help you get started quickly.

Consistent Loudness

Automatically keeps your stream at a consistent loudness using our ITU BS.1770 Loudness Meter and hybrid Automatic Gain Control.

Efficient and Low Latency

Process your sound without crushing your PC. Optimized for minimal CPU and memory usage, and only 15 ms of added latency.

Learn more about the Broadcast Audio Processor →

Extend with VST plugins

Refine your station's audio with third party DSP processing plugins like Stereo Tool.

Rocket Broadcaster supports VST plugins for broadcast audio processing

Compatibility

Rocket Broadcaster works with all streaming providers using Icecast, Icecast-KH, SHOUTcast, or Rocket Streaming Audio Server (RSAS) including:

System Requirements

Requires Windows 7 or later.

A Fresh Alternative

Rocket Broadcaster is a modern replacement for Edcast, Oddcast DSP, BUTT, and Darkice, and is designed for professional use.

Free vs. Pro
Compare each edition

Free Edition Pro Edition
Features
Capture mic/line-in audio
Capture audio from other apps
Broadcast Audio Processor
Enhance your stream's audio quality with automatic loudness control (AGC), multiband compression, and peak limiting.
VST Plugin support
Remote Metadata Ingestion
Sync your internet radio stream's "now playing" metadata with your radio automation software or media player.
Icecast SSL support
Ogg FLAC (Lossless)
Auto-Connect on Launch
Logging
A log file containing troubleshooting information and a history of streaming events, like stream disconnections.
Auto-reconnect delay 20 sec None
Simultaneous streams/encoders
One audio input can be broadcast to multiple streams in multiple formats. To broadcast separate audio inputs, multiple instances of Rocket Broadcaster Pro can be run on one PC. An additional license is required for each instance.
1 Unlimited
Bitrates 128 kbps 32 - 320 kbps
Support
Email support 30 days

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Specs at a Glance

Visit Technical Specifications in our documentation for a complete list.

Capture all application audio
Capture and broadcast audio from other applications on Windows, like Skype or your favourite music player. Rocket makes broadcasting a live Skype interview over your internet radio station easier than ever before.
Microphone / Line-in Capture
Capture and broadcast audio from a microphone or line-in jack. Captured audio is mixed with application audio, so you can record from a studio microphone while you play jingles in a media player, or while you interview a guest over Skype.
Multiple Streams and Encoders
Broadcast audio with different codec profiles (like mobile or high quality) or multiple servers. Got your radio station on multiple radio networks? Rocket makes it easy to broadcast simultaneously on all of them to maximize your audience.
Broadcast Audio Processor
Shape your station's signature sound with our advanced DSP, including multiband compressor, automatic gain control (AGC), limiting, and ITU BS.1770 loudness metering.
Metadata Updates and Automatic Metadata Capture
Rocket can send metadata updates to your radio station on-demand or automatically capture metadata from another application window every few seconds.
Encoder Formats
MP3, AAC, AAC+ (HE-AAC v2), HE-AAC v1, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg Opus, and Ogg FLAC (lossless) are supported. Rocket is bundled with encoder presets for common configurations, but also allows you to customize the encoder settings. Bitrates from 16 to 320 kbps are supported.
See the full list of supported audio formats.
Licensed AAC and AAC+ encoders
Rocket includes licensed AAC and AAC+ encoders, to support the legal operation of your radio station.
Recording to Disk
Record your broadcast audio to disk for auditing purposes. Split recordings automatically at the top of the hour or after a set interval. Optionally automatically remove old recordings on low disk space.
VST Plugin Support (32-bit)
Process your radio station's audio with world-class DSP effects plugins. Supports 1 VST slot, and is compatible only with VST plugins that provide graphical editors.
High Availability Streaming / Backup Link
Rocket allows you to broadcast simultaneous streams over different network adapters, so if you have multiple internet connections, you can avoid having your stream drop if one connection fails.
Easy Mixer with Stereo VU Meters and Gain Boost
Mix audio from both your microphone and other applications seamlessly.
Icecast with SSL Support
Stream encrypted audio securely to your Icecast server.
Shareable Broadcast Project Files
If you need to share stream settings and credentials with a group of DJs, Rocket makes it easier by saving that data to a file that you can send to them.
Industry-Standard Protocols for Internet Radio
Rocket supports the Icecast 2 protocol (including SSL support), SHOUTcast v1, and SHOUTcast v2.
Stream Diagnostic Test
A built-in diagnostic test checks your streams before you broadcast to make sure all your settings are correct. If something's wrong, it'll give you some hints as to how to fix it.
Logging
Audit long-running broadcasts with logging. See how long your streams stayed connected for and find out if your streaming server reported any errors.
Designed for Windows 10 and 11
Rocket is designed from the ground up for Windows 10, but is compatible with Windows 7 and newer.
High DPI / Retina Support
Designed and tested with high DPI monitors (> 1920x1024 resolution) and Windows display scaling.
Auto-Connect on Startup
Automatically connect to the most recently configured set of streams on application launch. Perfect for running in a server environment.
Ingest Metadata via TCP, UDP, or Text File
Other applications and scripts can update your stream metadata on-the-fly via TCP, UDP, or by writing to a text file. Rocket can read XML metadata from professional radio automation systems, including WideOrbit Automation for Radio, iMediaTouch, The Radio Experience, Scott Studios SS32, and RCS Nexgen Digital.
See the full list of supported metadata formats and compatible radio automation systems.
Remote Administration
Remotely control and configure Rocket Broadcaster running in your studio or across your radio network with Radio Mast.
Learn more about remote control for Rocket Broadcaster.
Accessibility
Compatible with screen readers and keyboard control. A VPAT 2.4 accessibility report is available here.