{"id":2026,"date":"2025-04-14T12:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spcast.eu\/uncategorized\/what-are-mount-points-and-how-does-the-listening-time-limit-work\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:15:51","slug":"what-are-mount-points-and-how-does-the-listening-time-limit-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spcast.eu\/en\/faq\/general\/what-are-mount-points-and-how-does-the-listening-time-limit-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What are mount points and how does listening time limitation work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Below you will find a complete overview of the <strong>mount points<\/strong> used on your radio platform, including a description of their respective functions and the specified <strong>listening time limits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>The listening time limit ensures that listeners are automatically disconnected after a certain period of time. This can serve both technical and licensing requirements.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0a <strong>\/stream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>This is the main stream of your radio station. This is where the current program is usually broadcast\u2014either via AutoDJ or a live broadcast.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf99 <strong>\/stream_live<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>This mount point is used specifically for <strong>live broadcasts<\/strong> and represents the <strong>server&#8217;s main access data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Please note: These should <strong>only be used<\/strong> if there are technical or organizational reasons that prevent the use of individual moderator accounts.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd16 <strong>\/autodj<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>This mount point transmits the automatic music program (AutoDJ).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> If <strong>live streaming<\/strong> is done <strong>directly via AutoDJ<\/strong> (e.g., via Butt or Mixxx), listeners will also hear the live stream <strong>via this mount point<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>\/stream.mp3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Alternative URL for the main stream in <code>.mp3<\/code>format. Useful for compatibility with older players or direct linking.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf6 <strong>\/stream256<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Stream with a bitrate of 256 kbps. Provides good sound quality for music streaming.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>\/stream192<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Stream with a bitrate of 192 kbps. Balanced audio quality with moderate data consumption.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>\/stream128<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Stream at 128 kbps. Often used by <strong>external radio stations outside of SPCast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>\/stream96<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Stream at 96 kbps. Ideal for mobile use with limited bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>\/stream64<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Low bit rate stream at 64 kbps. For very low data transfers, e.g., voice.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>\/stream48<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Even lower data stream at 48 kbps. Suitable for minimal audio playback or pure voice content.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa7 <strong>\/stream32<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Minimal stream at only 32 kbps. Ideal for extremely reduced audio content or emergency operation.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf0 <strong>\/news<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Used for news broadcasts.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Practical use:<\/strong> This mount point is automatically used when the menu item <strong>&quot;Automation \u2192 Messages&quot;<\/strong> is activated in the customer center.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd14 <strong>\/jingles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Used for jingles, sound logos, or advertising spots.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Practical use:<\/strong> This mount point is used when the <strong>&quot;Automation \u2192 Jingles&quot;<\/strong> option is selected in the customer center.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf10 <strong>\/syndication<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Used to transmit syndicated programs, i.e., programs that are taken over from partner stations, for example.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Practical use:<\/strong> The mount point is activated when the menu item <strong>&quot;Automation \u2192 Syndications&quot;<\/strong> has been set up in the customer center.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf9b <strong>\/dj01<\/strong> to <strong>\/dj50<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>These mount points are available for dedicated <strong>DJ or presenter access<\/strong>. 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