thanks man..big help. but i have one more question:

is there any program that lets me record my stream entirely and not breaking it up into different pieces as Streamripper does? i tried oddcast but i cant use the abilities in the nullsoft DSP at the same time as the oddcast dsp.

i am using shoutcast and winamp to stream my radio station, and i can't find a way to get quality background music to play while i talk on the mic. i try playing around with the meters in the "Soundcard Input' area but all i get is what comes through the microphone. any suggestions?