Cool Mic

Name: Cool Mic
Rating: 3.7894738 (111 reviews)
Author: Logical Networking Solutions

By: Logical Networking Solutions

Broadcast live audio to Icecast servers

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-11-06

Features & Capabilities

Cool Mic is a versatile open source livestreaming tool designed for Android devices, enabling users to broadcast live audio directly to any Icecast server. Utilizing modern open-source audio codecs such as Ogg/Opus and Ogg/Vorbis, Cool Mic provides high-quality audio streaming that's both reliable and efficient.

Featuring an intuitive and simple user interface, Cool Mic empowers users to insert audio segments during broadcasts, adjust input gain, and monitor broadcast metrics like active listeners and stream length. The app supports rich metadata updates mid-stream and offers configuration flexibility including server ports, audio quality, and source usernames. Additional features include auto-reconnect, QR code auto-configuration, and integration with Cool Mic Test Servers for connection testing. Entirely open source under GPLv3, it uses libshout for seamless Icecast communication, making it an excellent choice for open audio streaming projects.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Open Source Entertainment

By:

Logical Networking Solutions

Downloads:

31,077

Rating:

3.79

(111)

Version:

1.3.0 Last updated: 2021-07-26

Creation date:

2017-01-28

Email:

te*****@coolmic.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-11-06

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Developed by:

Logical Networking Solutions

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.echonet.coolmicapp

Email:

te*****@coolmic.net

Website:

https://coolmic.net

User Reviews

Cool Mic is praised for its ease of use, good design, and reliable streaming to Icecast servers, including compatibility with accessibility tools. However, multiple users report limitations such as lack of MP3 streaming affecting device compatibility, audio playback issues, high latency, and streaming interruptions when phones lock. While some connectivity problems exist, overall it is considered a solid app for microphone-based streaming with room for improvement in latency and format support.

Pros

Easy to use with a straightforward and well-designed interface
Works well for audio streaming to Icecast servers
Compatible with accessibility tools like Android's TalkBack screen reader
Solid and reliable performance for microphone live streaming
Positive developer responsiveness and continuous improvement efforts

Cons

Some users experience issues with audio playback features like loading audio files or play button not responsive
App does not stream in MP3 format, limiting compatibility with iPhone or Mac clients
Latency can be high (around 15 seconds), much greater than competing apps on other platforms
Occasional connectivity problems reported by some users
Audio may stop streaming when device screen locks, possibly due to Android system restrictions