Stream-2-Stream implements multicast+, a next generation streaming protocol (click for more info).
Multicast+ is more efficient and requires less bandwidth than direct streaming (e.g. shoutcast/icecast).
Stream-2-Stream (abbreviated "s2s" or "S2S") stations have no user limit; stations can be set up without paying a fortune for bandwidth.
Stream-2-Stream saves bandwidth by passing streams from one peer to
another through multicast and unicast p2p, rather than everyone getting a stream from one central server (Shoutcast/Icecast).
Multicast+ will allow the internet to gradually upgrade to multicast, a more efficient method of streaming.
A multicast stream is broadcasted to listeners capable of receiving it,
if a listener cannot receive the stream (behind a non-multicast router) then it can request a unicast p2p stream.
Stream-2-Stream keeps all the multicast address info away from the user.
When a station is set up an open multicast address is found automatically or can be specified manually if desired.
A user must simply provide the client with the address (server IP:port, not multicast) of the s2s server to listen.
Stream-2-Stream is free software available for anyone to use.
Supported codecs include MP3, NSV, AAC, and AAC+.
Stream-2-Stream's features include:
Integrated MP3, Ogg media player. No external media player needed to listen!!!
Easy to use GUI
Bandwidth is tested automatically for the best p2p streaming performance
Settings are saved to xml
Easy to use server command-line
A shoutcast/icecast internet radio/TV Station is used as the source
Freeloaders/Leechers (peers that only listen but don't want to send out the stream to other listeners) will be detected
The data stream can be signed; you can be sure that it arrives unchanged
Very efficient communication (low overhead).
The network structure can be viewed with a monitor
Peers can be denied service
Streams can be recorded to files for later viewing
Integrated Station viewer allows you to listen (or watch) by double-clicking on a station
Latest News
May 9, 2006
Stream-2-Stream 1.0 released
Changes from s2s .80
s2s protocol version 3 provides streaming through TCP, UDP, and Multicast+.
The number of listeners can be seen.
GUI mechanics fixed
Connecting improved
LanPages changed to multicast
Player and Web ports switched for easy port forwarding.
Public player connections can now be toggled in the options menu.
Xml file can be specified with the arg -x file.xml
Downloads are in the download section
January 9, 2006
Stream-2-Stream .80 released
Changes from s2s .80: