What is SPCast

SPCast is a specialized platform for professional web radio streaming with worldwide availability. It is aimed at radio stations, DJs, labels, clubs, and agencies looking for a reliable infrastructure, full control over their streams, and high audio quality. Every month, over 1 million listener sessions run through the network. The platform relies on dedicated cloud instances and ensures independence from other users, which is not the case with mass hosting. The network uses its own global CDN with load balancers and is additionally supported by Cloudflare. The software is proprietary and is continuously being improved.

Global reach and latency

  • Global presence Data centers and nodes in North America, Europe, Asia, Pacific, South America, Africa, and the Middle East.
  • Intelligent routing via regional PoPs with strong peering and local health checks for short distances and low latency.
  • Regional proximity Connections to locations such as Nuremberg, Falkenstein, Helsinki, Ashburn, Hillsboro, Singapore, Gravelines, Roubaix, Strasbourg, Paris, Erith, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Beauharnois, Toronto, and Vint Hill.
  • Elastic scaling Resources can be expanded without interruption for events, campaigns, and special promotions.

Professional network and infrastructure

  • Dedicated cloud instances One instance per project, no shared resources, and no external load from other clients.
  • Proprietary global CDN and load balancer Distribution of listener requests across global nodes for fast starts and stable streams.
  • Cloudflare integration Additional protection against DDoS, fast TLS negotiation, caching at the edge, and high availability.
  • Health checks per PoP The health check comes from the point of presence serving the user and is based on the Cloudflare load balancer. Failover and routing decisions are based on the view of the active PoP.
  • Session stability Optional session affinity and intelligent switching in case of encoder or target failures. Users can be transferred across entire systems without having to reconnect.
  • Independence from mass hosting Full control over performance, resources, and maintenance windows without restrictions from neighbors.
  • Continuous monitoring Metrics, logs, and alerts in real time with automatic recovery in case of failures.
  • Fast recovery times Static detection Auto restart Rolling updates and snapshots for short recovery times.
  • Best practice security Safeguard firewall, IP and country blocking, rate limiting, hardening of services, and separate client networks.
  • Certified data centers Operation in facilities with ISO 27001 and strict physical security controls.

Why SPCast is the right choice

  • Studio-standard audio quality 320 kbps MP3 and HLS streaming with adaptive bitrates for reliable playback on all devices. Independent of HLS, additional transcoders based on 256, 192, 128, 96 kbps MP3 and 64, 48, 32 kbps AAC+.
  • Independence and control Your own streaming instance, full admin access, and predictable resources without third-party limitations.
  • Automation including AutoDJ with playlists, crossfade, loudness management, and non-stop playback around the clock.
  • Maximum security Protection against DDoS, silent detection, auto restart, and granular access controls.
  • Full flexibility HTML5 player, browser extension, mobile apps, and open API endpoints for integrations.
  • Transparent statistics Real-time analytics on listeners, geo distribution, session duration, and song charts.
  • Global and EU compliant Worldwide availability with GDPR-compliant processing according to European standards.

Suitability by size without marketing jargon

SPCast is suitable for beginners, medium-sized, and large stations. It is based on existing environments, functions, and in-house development.

  • Beginners Quick start with Shoutcast or Icecast compatible encoders AutoDJ with playlists and crossfade HTML5 player for integration Ports 80 and 443 Transparent statistics.
  • Medium stations Dedicated instances for predictable load Open API endpoints for website and app integrations Safeguard firewall with IP and country blocking Load balancer's own CDN Monitoring and automatic recovery in case of malfunctions.
  • Huge stations Multiple instances per project with global load balancing Multi-region provisioning and fallback streams Health checks per PoP and DDoS protection through Cloudflare Rolling updates without downtime Real-time analytics for program control and marketing.

Note:
SPCast does not differentiate between customers in terms of functionality. Every customer is treated equally regardless of size.

Who is SPCast suitable for?

SPCast is the right solution for

  • DJs who want to stream their sets without commercial breaks.
  • Clubs that operate a local or international internet radio station for their community.
  • Agencies that professionally host and manage multiple streams for customers in different regions.
  • Radio stations that need a stable and scalable platform for many simultaneous listeners.
  • Large stations and networks that demand professional audio quality, comprehensive statistics, and full control over their own streaming infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

Is SPCast available worldwide?

Yes, it is delivered via a global network with regional connections for low latency and high availability. Our own CDN and additional security provided by Cloudflare ensure stable performance.

Is SPCast compatible with Shoutcast v2 and Icecast v2?

Yes, the streaming instances support Shoutcast v1, v2, Icecast v2, and Icecast KH. Existing broadcasting setups usually work without any adjustments.

Can I send streams via ports 80 and 443?

Yes, this ensures that your stream remains accessible even behind firewalls or in restrictive networks. This is an advantage in corporate networks, universities, and public Wi-Fi.

What about legal compliance?

SPCast hosts and processes streams in compliance with the GDPR and meets EU requirements without compromise. Unlike standard Shoutcast or Icecast setups, which are often operated without a data protection concept, the platform is designed for compliance from the ground up. IP addresses are automatically shortened and pseudonymized, no complete IPs are stored beyond the technically necessary minimum, no third-party cookies, no user tracking, and no transfer to external advertising networks or statistics services. Log data is reduced to a minimum, deleted after defined retention periods, and used exclusively for operational security and error analysis. All processing procedures meet the requirements for data minimization, purpose limitation, and user transparency under EU law. Where regional requirements dictate, operations are conducted exclusively in data centers within the EU without data transfer to third countries.

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