What are mount points and how does the listening time limit work?

Below you will find a complete overview of the mountpoints used on your radio platform, including a description of their respective function and the defined listening time limit.

The listening time limit ensures that listeners are automatically disconnected after a certain period of time. This can serve both technical and licensing requirements.

🔊 /stream

This is the main stream of your radio station. The current program is usually broadcast here – whether by the AutoDJ or a live broadcast.

🎙 /stream_live

This mountpoint is used specifically for live transmissions and represents the main access data of the server.

Please note: These should only be used if there are technical or organizational reasons for not using the individual moderator accesses.

🤖 /autodj

This mountpoint transmits the automatic music program (AutoDJ).

Important: If live streaming takes place directly via the AutoDJ (e.g. via Butt or Mixxx), the listeners will also hear the live stream via this mountpoint.

🎵 /stream.mp3

Alternative URL for the main stream in .mp3 format– useful for compatibility with older players or direct linking.

📶 /stream256

Stream with a bit rate of 256 kbps – offers good sound quality for music streaming.

🎧 /stream192

Stream with 192 kbps bit rate – balanced audio quality with moderate data consumption.

🎧 /stream128

Stream with 128 kbps – is often used by external radio stations outside of SPCast.

🎧 /stream96

Stream at 96 kbps – ideal for mobile use with limited bandwidth.

🎧 /stream64

Low bit rate stream with 64 kbps – for very low-data transmissions, e.g. voice.

🎧 /stream48

Even lower data stream with 48 kbps – suitable for minimal audio playback or pure voice content.

🎧 /stream32

Minimal stream with only 32 kbps – ideal for extremely reduced audio content or emergency operation.

📰 /news

Used for news broadcasts.

Practical use: This mountpoint is used automatically if the menu item “Automation → Messages” is activated in the Customer Center.

🔔 /jingles

Used for jingles, sound logos or commercials.

Practical use: This mountpoint is used when the “Automation → Jingles” item is used in the Customer Center.

🌐 /syndication

Used for the transmission of syndicated programs, i.e. programs that are taken over by partner stations, for example.

Practical use: The mountpoint is activated when the menu item “Automation → Syndications” has been set up in the Customer Center.

🎛 /dj01 to /dj50

These mountpoints are available to dedicated DJ or presenter accesses. Each presenter can have their own access to go live on air.