Mcaster1 DSP Encoder
Modern Broadcast Audio Encoder — Professional 7-codec encoder with DSP processing, plugin architecture, and multi-platform capture.
Key Features
7 Codec Support
Encode to MP3, Opus, Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, AAC+, and HE-AAC — all from a single interface with independent quality settings per stream.
Winamp DSP Plugin
Capture audio directly from Winamp's DSP chain, allowing any Winamp-compatible player to serve as a broadcast source.
foobar2000 Plugin
Native foobar2000 component for seamless integration with one of the most popular audiophile media players.
PortAudio Device Capture
Direct audio device capture via PortAudio — use any system input device including virtual audio cables and loopback devices.
Multi-Server Simultaneous Encoding
Encode and broadcast to multiple streaming servers simultaneously with independent codec and bitrate settings per connection.
Real-Time DSP Processing Chain
Built-in audio processing pipeline with gain control, compression, limiting, and equalization before encoding.
Live Audio Visualization
Real-time VU meters, waveform display, and spectral analysis to monitor audio levels and quality during broadcast.
Reconnect and Failover Logic
Automatic reconnection with configurable retry intervals and server failover to keep your broadcast online.
EdCast Heritage
Built on the proven EdCast foundation with a complete modern C++ rewrite — better performance, stability, and codec support.
Platform Availability
Mcaster1 DSP Encoder is available on Windows and Linux with native builds for each platform.
Windows
Native Win32 GUI application with Winamp and foobar2000 plugin installers. Supports Windows 10 and later.
Linux
Command-line encoder with PortAudio capture. Available as static binary and packages for major distributions.