SA – Re-Streamer

Version 1.5.0 · Station Admin

SA – Re-Streamer relays your Icecast or Shoutcast audio stream to any RTMP endpoint such as Mixcloud Live, Facebook Live, or YouTube Live. ffmpeg is bundled — nothing else to install.

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Download (Windows)

Use the Free Download button on the product page to get Restreamer.exe. No installer — just place it in any folder alongside restreamer.conf and double-click to run.

Requirements: Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. No other software required — ffmpeg is built in.

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Quick Setup

  1. Download and place Restreamer.exe and restreamer.conf in the same folder.
  2. Double-click Restreamer.exe. The app window opens.
  3. Enter your Source URL — the full URL of your Icecast or Shoutcast stream (e.g. http://192.168.1.100:8000/live).
  4. Enter your RTMP Server address (e.g. rtmp://rtmp.mixcloud.com/broadcast).
  5. Enter your Stream Key — paste it from your streaming platform. The field is masked; click the eye icon to reveal it.
  6. Choose your Audio Bitrate (128k is standard for most platforms).
  7. Click Save to write the settings to restreamer.conf.
  8. Click Start. The status dot turns green when the stream is live.

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RTMP Server and Stream Key

Most streaming platforms split the destination into two parts: a server URL and a stream key. SA – Re-Streamer uses the same two-field format as OBS.

Mixcloud Live

  • RTMP Server: rtmp://rtmp.mixcloud.com/broadcast
  • Stream Key: found in your Mixcloud Live dashboard when you start a Go Live session

Important: Mixcloud requires you to start a Go Live session on their website or app before the RTMP endpoint will accept connections. Start your session there first, then click Start in SA – Re-Streamer.

Other platforms

Check your platforms streaming settings for the RTMP server address and stream key. The format is the same across Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and most other services.

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Running as a Windows Service

Installing SA – Re-Streamer as a Windows service means the relay starts automatically when Windows boots — even before anyone logs in. This is ideal for dedicated streaming PCs or servers.

To install the service

  1. Right-click Restreamer.exe and choose Run as administrator. (Or click Settings → Restart as Administrator inside the app.)
  2. Open Settings and confirm the status shows Administrator.
  3. Click Install Service at the bottom of the window.
  4. Confirm the prompt. The service installs and starts immediately.

To remove the service

  1. Run the app as administrator (see above).
  2. Click Remove Service and confirm.

The service reads its settings from restreamer.conf in the same folder as the exe. Update settings in the app and click Save before restarting the service.

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Settings

Click the Settings button (top right) to access:

  • Auto-check for updates — checks stationadmin.com silently at startup and alerts you if a newer version is available.
  • Administrator privileges — shows whether the app is running elevated. Click Restart as Administrator to relaunch with UAC elevation for service management.
  • Read Docs — opens this page in your browser.

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Using the Log

The log section is collapsed by default. Click Show to expand it. It displays timestamped messages from the streaming engine including connection status, ffmpeg output, and errors.

Use Clear to wipe the log display. The log is stored in memory only — it is not written to disk.

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Troubleshooting

Status shows Connecting but never goes Live

  • Check your Source URL is correct and the stream is actually running.
  • For Mixcloud: make sure you have started a Go Live session on the Mixcloud website or app first.
  • Expand the Log and look for error messages from ffmpeg.

Stream keeps disconnecting and retrying

  • The source stream may be dropping out. Check your Icecast/Shoutcast server.
  • The RTMP destination may have a session time limit (Mixcloud ends sessions after a set duration).

Install Service button says “run as Administrator”

  • Close the app, right-click Restreamer.exe, choose Run as administrator, and try again. Or use Settings → Restart as Administrator.

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FAQ

Does it work with Shoutcast?

Yes. Enter the full Shoutcast stream URL as the Source URL (e.g. http://yourserver:8000/;stream/1 or the direct MP3 URL).

Can I relay to multiple destinations at once?

Not with a single instance. Run multiple copies of the app in different folders, each with its own restreamer.conf.

Does it work on Mac or Linux?

The current release is Windows-only. The app is built in Go and the codebase supports other platforms — Mac and Linux builds are planned for a future release.

Is ffmpeg bundled?

Yes. ffmpeg is embedded inside Restreamer.exe and extracted to your AppData folder on first run. If you already have ffmpeg installed on your system, the app will use your system version instead.

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Support

For help, visit stationadmin.com or use the contact form on the site.

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