Suganthan
Android Audio Engineer & Mobile Broadcasting Developer
Suganthan is the developer of BroadcastMySelf and founder of Suga Apps, an independent mobile software studio based in Bandarawela, Sri Lanka. With over seven years of hands-on experience building Android audio applications, he specialises in real-time DSP processing, Icecast and Shoutcast protocol integration, and low-latency audio engineering on mobile hardware.
Before building BroadcastMySelf, Suganthan worked extensively with the Android AudioRecord and AudioTrack APIs, explored the limits of mobile audio buffers, and tested streaming reliability across 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi networks in real-world field conditions. The goal was always the same: make professional radio broadcasting possible from a single smartphone without compromise.
Technical Expertise
- • Android AudioRecord / AudioTrack / AudioEffect APIs
- • 32-bit floating-point DSP pipeline design
- • Icecast 2.x and Shoutcast v1/v2 source protocols
- • MP3 CBR/VBR, Opus, and Ogg Vorbis encoding
- • Real-time audio effects: EQ, compression, gate, reverb
- • Low-latency Android audio buffer optimization
Broadcasting Background
- • 7+ years developing Android broadcast tools
- • Tested across 50+ Android devices and 4 network types
- • Field-tested with community radio stations in South Asia
- • Active in the open-source Icecast/Xiph community
- • BroadcastMySelf used in 60+ countries
- • LiveMic Pro developer (companion broadcast app)
How I Write
Every guide and article on this site comes from direct, hands-on experience building and using BroadcastMySelf. When I write about DSP compression, it's because I've spent months tuning compressor parameters on Android. When I explain Icecast mount points, it's because I've debugged those exact configurations in production.
I write for broadcasters at every level — from someone setting up their first internet radio station to engineers who want to understand why mobile audio behaves differently from desktop. If a concept requires a technical foundation to be genuinely useful, I build that foundation first rather than skipping to a checklist.
All technical claims are based on either documented specifications (Icecast/Shoutcast protocol docs, Android audio API reference, codec standards from Xiph.Org and IETF) or reproducible measurements made on real Android hardware.
Articles by Suganthan
Icecast vs Shoutcast: Choosing the Right Protocol
A complete breakdown of both protocols to help you make an informed choice from day one.
Audio Codecs Explained: MP3, AAC, Opus, and Ogg Vorbis
Which codec to use for your stream and why bitrate is only part of the equation.
DSP Compression Guide for Broadcasters
Understanding dynamic range compression and how to use it for professional on-air sound.
Self-Hosting Icecast on a VPS
A complete walkthrough for running your own Icecast server from scratch.