Technical Info & FAQ
Mother Earth Radio Guide: How to listen, the technology behind it, and answers to frequently asked questions.
HOW CAN I LISTEN?
Our Apps – The Best Experience
The apps offer the full Mother Earth Radio experience: Complete metadata with artist, album, and track info. Cover Art. Song History and Requests. Native audio output optimized for Hi-Res FLAC up to 192 kHz.
Web Player – Free to Try
The Web Player is for a quick listen. Limited functionality, but free.
What you get:
- FLAC 96 kHz (not 192 kHz)
- Free in browser
What’s missing:
- No metadata (no artist, album, track)
- No Cover Art
- No Song History
- No Requests
For advanced users – Streaming URLs
Do you have a hardware streamer or HiFi network player?
WiiM, Naim, Cambridge Audio, Bluesound & Co. – you can find direct stream URLs for all four channels here.
Just enter the URL in your player and you’re done. FLAC 192 kHz runs natively.
A note: Hardware streamers currently don’t show any metadata – no artist, no album, no cover art. This is due to the lack of Airable integration, not us. This will change, but it’s taking some time.
The best way if you have an external DAC: App + USB DAC. You get the full MER audio stack with an optimized buffer, plus complete metadata—and your DAC does the rest.
Tip: Many devices have a built-in radio search – just search for “Mother Earth” and you’re done. No URL needed.
Roon users: Mother Earth Radio is natively integrated into Roon Live Radio — all four channels, with metadata. Just search and you’re done.
MOTHER EARTH MAIN
MONO – FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth/motherearth.mono
FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth/motherearth
FLAC 96 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth/motherearth.flac-lo
AAC 96 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth/motherearth.aac
AAC 48 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth/motherearth.aac-lo
MP3 44.1 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth/motherearth.mp3
MOTHER EARTH JAZZ
MONO – FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_jazz/motherearth.jazz.mono
FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_jazz/motherearth.jazz
FLAC 96 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_jazz/motherearth.jazz.flac-lo
AAC 96 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_jazz/motherearth.jazz.mp4
AAC 48 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_jazz/motherearth.jazz.aac-lo
MP3 44.1 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_jazz/motherearth.jazz.mp3
MOTHER EARTH CLASSICAL
MONO – FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_klassik/motherearth.klassik.mono
FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_klassik/motherearth.klassik
FLAC 96 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_klassik/motherearth.klassik.flac-lo
AAC 96 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_klassik/motherearth.klassik.aac
AAC 48 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_klassik/motherearth.klassik.aac-lo
MP3 44.1 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_klassik/motherearth.klassik.mp3
MOTHER EARTH INSTRUMENTAL
MONO – FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_instrumental/motherearth.instrumental.mono
FLAC 192 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_instrumental/motherearth.instrumental
FLAC 96 kHz / 24 Bit: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_instrumental/motherearth.instrumental.flac-lo
AAC 96 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_instrumental/motherearth.instrumental.aac
AAC 48 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_instrumental/motherearth.instrumental.aac-lo
MP3 44.1 kHz – 320 kbps: https://stream.motherearthradio.de/listen/motherearth_instrumental/motherearth.instrumental.mp3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Format
FLAC radio streaming in lossless quality. FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is lossless compression.
Identical to the master.
Apps and direct URLs: 192 kHz / 24 Bit
Web Player: 96 kHz / 24 Bit
Tuning
All tracks are tuned to 429 Hz concert pitch A. A historically informed tuning between Baroque (415 Hz) and modern standard (440 Hz). Especially for acoustic instruments, this provides a warmer, more open sound.
Learn more: [429 Hz – Concert Pitch]
Sources
Vinyl digitizations with audiophile technology. Records are prepared with a Degritter ultrasonic cleaner and digitized using professional equipment.
Hi-Res digital recordings from independent labels and self-produced sources.
Geo-Blocking
Mother Earth Radio only streams in licensed territories. This is due to music rights, not us.
Licensed territories: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, EU, Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Turkey, MENA region (Middle East & North Africa).
If the stream doesn’t work for you: No license for your country. Sorry.
Europe: Germany, Ireland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Malta,
Andorra, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy (including Vatican City),
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain,
Switzerland
Eastern Europe and Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Hungary, Kosovo, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Turkey
Middle East and North Africa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Western Sahara, Yemen
System Requirements
For Windows Desktop Player:
- Windows 10 or 11
- WASAPI-compatible sound card or DAC
- Internet connection (streaming)
For Android App:
- Android 5.0 or higher
- Internet connection (streaming)
- Optional: Chromecast-enabled device
For Web Player:
- Modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Internet connection
Recommended for best quality:
- DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) that supports Hi-Res Audio
- Good headphones or speakers
- No Bluetooth connection for 192 kHz (use cable or USB)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The apps offer the full Mother Earth Radio experience:
Complete metadata (Artist, Album, Track)
Cover Art
Song History – see what played
Song Requests – request tracks
Native audio output (192 kHz FLAC)
Optimized for audiophile hardware
The Web Player is for testing. The apps are for serious listening.
One-time payment, no subscription.
Yes, the web player is free (96 kHz FLAC). For the full 192 kHz experience, premium apps are available from €16.99 (Windows) with a 7-day trial.
High-Res Audio means higher resolution than CD. Mother Earth Radio streams in 192 kHz / 24-bit FLAC — lossless, without compression.
Concert pitch was not always 440 Hz. Verdi composed at 432 Hz,
Baroque orchestras play at 415 Hz. Nikolaus Harnoncourt recorded Mozart
in historical tunings.
Mother Earth Radio uses 429 Hz – a historically informed tuning
between Baroque and modern standard. Especially for acoustic
instruments, this provides a warmer, more open sound.
Learn more: [429 Hz Concert Pitch]
Hi-Res Audio means higher resolution than CD quality.
CD: 44.1 kHz / 16 Bit
Mother Earth Radio: 192 kHz / 24 Bit (in the apps)
This is lossless and captures more details than MP3 or CD.
Transients are captured more precisely, and the dynamic range is greater.
For this you need: A DAC that supports Hi-Res, good headphones
or speakers, and a quiet listening environment.
Learn more: [HIGH-RES AUDIO EXPLAINED]
For the apps:
Windows 10 or 11 (Desktop Player)
Android (Mobile App)
Recommended for best quality:
DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) that supports Hi-Res
Good headphones or speakers
No Bluetooth connection for 192 kHz (use cable or USB)
The Web Player works in any modern browser. No special
equipment needed, but also no Hi-Res quality.
One-time payment, use forever. No subscription.
Windows Desktop Player: €16.99 one-time
Android App: €19.99 one-time
No monthly costs, no automatic renewal, no
hidden fees. Buy once, listen unlimited.
The Web Player is completely free, however, with limited
features (no metadata, only 96 kHz).
Mother Earth Radio only streams in licensed territories. This is due to music rights, not us.
Licensed territories:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
European Union
Great Britain, Iceland, Norway
Turkey
MENA region (Middle East & North Africa)
If the stream doesn’t work for you: No license for your
country. Sorry, we cannot change that.
You can find the complete list of countries further up on this page.
Universal, Sony, and Warner are excluded from our licensing agreement.
Their licenses cost more than we earn.
Instead, you’ll hear independent labels:
ECM, Clean Feed, Intakt Records (Jazz)
4AD, Warp Records, Constellation (Main/Alternative)
BIS, Harmonia Mundi, Naxos (Classic)
Labels that prioritize quality over marketing. Music you often don’t find on Spotify.
That’s not a bug, that’s a feature.
Direct stream URLs for Roon, foobar2000, VLC, and other players
can be found further up on this page under “For Advanced Users”.
Important to know:
These URLs do not provide metadata
No Song History or Requests
Bandwidth-intensive (FLAC 192 kHz = approx. 3 Mbps)
For full functionality, use the apps. There you get
metadata, Cover Art, and all features.
Yes, with the Android app.
The Android app natively supports Chromecast. You can stream Mother Earth
Radio to your TV, Google Home speaker, or other
Chromecast-enabled devices.
The Windows app and the Web Player do not have Chromecast support.
