A lightweight Windows console application that captures audio from any input device and streams it over the local network using the VBAN protocol. Designed as a companion to SWList and SWLStation.
Capture audio from VB-Audio Cable at 16 kHz mono and broadcast it via VBAN
on the local network (UDP port 6980, stream name Stream1).
VBANServer.exe --device "CABLE" --samplerate 16000
| Option | Short | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--device <name> |
-d |
First device | Audio input device (partial name match) |
--port <port> |
-p |
6980 | UDP port for VBAN packets |
--stream <name> |
-s |
Stream1 | VBAN stream name (must match the receiver) |
--samplerate <hz> |
-r |
16000 | Sample rate in Hz |
--channels <num> |
-c |
1 | Number of audio channels (1 = mono) |
--target <ip> |
-t |
255.255.255.255 | Target IP address — disables broadcast if set |
--record [seconds] |
10 | Record raw audio to a local WAV file | |
--list |
-l |
List available audio input devices | |
--help |
-h |
Show help |
VBANServer.exe --list
VBANServer.exe --device "CABLE" --samplerate 16000
VBANServer.exe --device "CABLE" --samplerate 16000 --target 192.168.0.9
VBANServer.exe --device "CABLE" --samplerate 16000 --record 10
For ham radio audio, 16000 Hz is recommended as a good balance between quality and bandwidth.
Stream your SDR receiver's audio wirelessly to SWList or SWLStation on iPhone or iPad.
VBANServer.exe --device "CABLE" --samplerate 16000
Stream1).--target to send to a specific IP (unicast).6980.Free to use. No installer required for the self-contained build.