Changed hosts to MyShoutServer

[Blazin 97]

Last night, I had my last straw with proradioserver, their website had gone offline again on a Friday night where I get at least 15 listeners, so I emailed them and told them I no longer wish to be a client and to cancel my old server and account. I have changed shoutcast hosts to MyShoutServer, www.myshoutserver.com, prices and website look alright and they got a better client base then proradioserver, who had like three users including me.

 

Anyone here use MyShoutServer? Seem like an alright company, fast turnaround. Got my IP within 20 minutes, now streaming perfectly.

 

I have a 128K server with 25 slots for $9.95 a month.

[kjkoning]

I used them about a year ago, and never had any real issues with them. Their servers (at that time at least) were run out of FDC, so not always 100% stable, but any downtime was less than a few minutes. And it's hard to beat the price.

[bigloo]

I believe they use Choopa now, although their featured stations use Steadfast Networks/Pooled.net

 

I do wonder if they over-sell their servers, though, because Choopa is not cheap. Hopefully not.

 

Here is an older thread regarding them:

http://forums.broadcastingworld.net/showthread.php?t=6889

[Blazin 97]

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions guys! Always appreciated!

 

I remember that forum and I probably actaully even replied to it lol.

[THREETEN RADIO]

Well they are still going and there was a new owner it said on that thread so all seems to be ok. I hope they work out OK for you.

[MyShoutServer]

Hi All,

 

Not sure how I keep accidentally running across these threads on Broadcasting World, but here I am again

 

Blazin 97, nice to have you on board. Thanks for your business. If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to contact me via support ticket or IM.

 

To clarify a few things, we primarily use three different providers. Choopa handles the majority of our traffic and servers. However, we recently started placing servers at Reflected Networks in Chicago (same network as ServerCentral, which hosts StreamGuys), and RapidSwitch in London for our European orders. I unfortunately had to zone out Steadfast as their pricing was not as competitive as I needed it to be. Obviously this is vital to my business so that I can pass on the price. Choopa will be staying around for the long run, I'm just looking for some redundancy.

 

As far as the Choopa comment - you are correct, they are a rather expensive provider. However, we purchase a rather large amount of traffic from them which allows us to get better than average rates. Along with that, they are quite willing to compete with other providers. They have priced matched on a few occasions now to keep my business. I'm quite pleased with them overall.

 

This business WAS on FDC about a year or so ago. I purchased the company and saw the outages that came along with it. I need to sleep at night, so I decided to make some changes. It's been fairly smooth sailing ever since. The company is about three years old. I purchased the business roughly around 10 months ago. I have grown it from under 150 clients when I first purchased it to around 300 clients currently, growing at a fairly rapid pace each month.

 

Hope this helps

 

Thanks!

Breck Burgess

[kwdservices]

 

As far as the Choopa comment - you are correct, they are a rather expensive provider. However, we purchase a rather large amount of traffic from them which allows us to get better than average rates. Along with that, they are quite willing to compete with other providers. They have priced matched on a few occasions now to keep my business. I'm quite pleased with them overall.

 

Choopa will be competitive, but they're not giving you bandwidth for $1/mbps, which is essentially what you would need to offer the prices per slot you have listed on your site.

[MyShoutServer]

You are correct on both. However, I can tell you that I've never shut a customer off for using their whole plan (nor do I plan to) and I don't limit bandwidth in any way. All of our servers can fully burst up to 1 gbps. My business model is simple: Some users will max out 500/500 slots, while others won't even login to their account. At the end of the month, my books have always shown a profit and quality of the product itself is not affected. My goal is to be the best bang for the buck.

[bigloo]

This business WAS on FDC about a year or so ago. I purchased the company and saw the outages that came along with it. I need to sleep at night, so I decided to make some changes.

 

Hi Breck.... I had to laugh at this because I know how that feels from when I used FDC! Now I have servers with SoftLayer and haven't turned back. I looked at Choopa, but can't remember why I decided not to use them. I know it wasn't a bad reason... perhaps more of a coin flip. I also use Steadfast in Chicago, and Interserver in New Jersey, and like you, so far it's been smooth sailing for me.

 

Thanks for the clarification... again.

[kwdservices]

My business model is simple: Some users will max out 500/500 slots, while others won't even login to their account. At the end of the month, my books have always shown a profit and quality of the product itself is not affected.

 

So in a way you are overselling....

 

Not saying it is dangerous if you monitor it, but you are still doing it.

[MyShoutServer]

You can always tell who the competition is on forums. Yes, I'm "overselling" if that's what you are wanting me to say. I don't go out and purchase bandwidth that I don't need. I purchase only what we use, I buy it in bulk, and I don't sacrifice quality. It's a win win situation for everybody.

[kwdservices]

You can always tell who the competition is on forums. Yes, I'm "overselling" if that's what you are wanting me to say. I don't go out and purchase bandwidth that I don't need. I purchase only what we use, I buy it in bulk, and I don't sacrifice quality. It's a win win situation for everybody.

 

I'm not trying to compete against you, I am simply making sure you're explaining things correctly ;)

[DirtySouthRadio]

i use to be with proradioserver like two years ago it would go months real good the bad for weeks

[MyShoutServer]

Hi DirtySouthRadio ltns!

[DirtySouthRadio]

hay my shout i just sent u email to you on your site

[Brutish Sailor]

I am just curious about this since we are on the subject of overselling. A webhost in WHMSonics public forums was asking about reconfiguring the way they do listings because he has 60 apps of SC_SERV/SC_TRANS on one server (every account with whmsonic takes up a MINIMUM of SC_SERV's resources.)

 

I was wondering how much resources it REALLY takes away running one app of SC_SERV on a server. What would everyone say is a safe amount?

 

The reason I ask is because when you have applications like PORTDJ (or DJ priority in SC_Trans terms) that DJ is assigned a port to stream in on.

 

SO If you have 1 IP getting assigned TONS of servers 1 port away from each other (SC_SERV shouldn't work if the ports for streaming are next to each other) it would KILL SC_Trans priority DJ correct?

 

I just cant imagine with all the resources it seems like it would take, SC_Serv can be run 60-100 apps at a time on a server...

 

 

But then again, I have only fooled around with it on my comp, not trying to crash my remote server LOL.

[DirtySouthRadio]

i use to use MyShoutServer about year half ago to they was one my best server i had when i was buying slots i think i might just go back to buying servers slots it come out cheaper and i can have more then one server and put all my eggs in one basket that's what im thinking of doing again dont know will see who give me the best deal im sick these data center pucking me out of money i know if i buy 500 slots some where i can use all 500 and not have a problum

[Brutish Sailor]

You know DSR,

 

I have been thinking about experimenting with other types of streaming.

 

I was going to recommend this to you earlier.

 

 

What you could do to make some dough for server support and still offer high quality streams....

I need to look into the legalities of this first.

 

You can log into your DNAS as admin.

 

1) enter IP:port in your browser bar. This brings up SC DNAS.

2) Select "admin"

3) enter "admin" for the user name, and the stream password for password.

 

 

you will now be brought to SC DNAS admin panel.

 

SO, this 500 slots only is a blessing in disguise.

 

What you do:

 

Put an advertisement that this station is filling up with listeners like a building hitting it max headcounts. If you want A VIP SLOT, please donate for your reserved spot on your #1 favorite station.

 

 

THEN, for every donator you have, list them on your "reserve IP" listing in DNAS Admin. This will set aside one slot for them to log into NO MATTER WHAT.

 

OR, you could stream at 64kbps, and offer donators the "upgrade" for the best quality sounds of the dirty south.

 

Basiclly set up another SC_SERV /w 128kbps in a smaller capacity. List it as private. If they donate, they get the "premium members" link to it.

[DirtySouthRadio]

i have alot listeners man in the day time 1200 to 1500 ive tried donations thing don't work ive tried getting people to advertise with me no ones got any money everyones in a slump

[Brutish Sailor]

You got to offer them something with that donation.

 

Thats the idea behind these two perks.

 

(edit: payout numbers are WAAAY off)

 

The magic $#!7 dreams and cash are made of. You dig?

 

You drop $500 for spacial audios SOS broadcaster, the license, and lets do some math here.... ONE SEC.

[Brutish Sailor]

(edit: payout numbers are WAY off)

 

...maybe its time to take the plunge.

[Brutish Sailor]

http://www.spacialaudio.com/?page=advertising-solutions

 

Spacial audios ad solutions. If you have got the numbers, spacial got solid clients. Get a loan, get some legal consultation ( always a good idea in anything music related, this is when the RIAA might have interest in your "venture" because you are getting paid)

[DirtySouthRadio]

already been there u need to have sams witch i dont use so that more money to put out

[Brutish Sailor]

Not for SOS. I think you can do it with Stream ads and SOS only.

 

Let me do some research.

 

BTW, your site protection is good, but your google banners isnt protected by your script, I can view your page from source from there.

 

Working on that ads bit, one sec.

[Brutish Sailor]

Ok, check it out...

 

You can use SOS with anything, but it runs you $200.

 

For that price, you can get same on an "easy payment" plan.

 

http://www.spacialaudio.com/?page=sam-broadcaster-buy

 

$59 a mo. puts HOW MUCH cash in your pocket? Think about it.

 

If you want to make money, sometimes you got to drop cash, but at the ratings your talking, thats REAL $#!7 right there.

 

Meanwhile, I need to get back to learning xoops :( ....

 

I HATE designing my own website.... I wish their was a business that was specific to website design, but wouldn't break my bank for a decent radio design.