How to stream live audio online?
I would like to ask how can I live stream audio online? I know I need to install something like shoutcast server, then what how can I stream the audio from my mic on my computer to the server? As far as I know I need a VPS server to be able to install a shoutcast server, is that true?

Now, just to be sure is there a difference between the terms "streaming" and "playing" audio for non-live audio files?

  

How to stream live audio online?
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I would like to ask how can I live stream audio online? I know I need to install something like shoutcast server, then what how can I stream the audio from my mic on my computer to the server? As far as I know I need a VPS server to be able to install a shoutcast server, is that true?

Now, just to be sure is there a difference between the terms "streaming" and "playing" audio for non-live audio files?

  
