Zernebok Radio/Setting up SAMBC - Revision history

Orudge: 8 revisions

2011-06-12T20:50:33Z

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This guide intends to help new DJs set up [http://www.spacialaudio.com/ SAM Broadcaster] to connect to the Zernebok Radio Icecast server and begin broadcasting!

= Requirements =

To become a DJ, you require:

* A computer running Windows 98 or later (for SAMBC, other solutions are available for other platforms)
* A microphone (if you want to speak, it's nice if you can)
* The password for the icecast server (ask Owen Rudge for permission, and if accepted, he shall give you the password)
* An Internet connection with an upstream of at least 128kbps, ideally more - depends on the quality of the stream you want to broadcast
* Some form of music collection
* Time to actually broadcast a show

= Setting up SAMBC =

== Installation ==

Download the demo version of the full SAM Broadcaster 4.2.2 package from the [http://www.spacialaudio.com/products/sambroadcaster/ SpacialAudio site]. The Firebird database version should be suitable for most users. Run through the installation, the default values should be fine.

== Setting up the stream ==

Generally, Zernebok Radio is run on one or two streams, an MP3 format stream (live.mp3) and an Ogg Vorbis format stream (live.ogg). As Ogg Vorbis is higher quality than MP3, the stream bitrate is usually lower than the MP3 stream. If your Internet connection's upload rate is too slow to support more than one stream, use your judgement in choosing a format. MP3 will probably provide you with more listeners, but lower quality audio. Vorbis is higher quality, but less people can listen to it.

=== Setting up the MP3 stream ===

# To set up the MP3 stream, click '''Encoders''' in the '''Window''' menu. The Encoders panel will appear. Click the '''+''' button on the toolbar.
# Choose '''MP3 and mp3PRO''' (although '''MP3 (normal)''' should be OK too if this option isn't available)
# Choose '''High Quality''' from the '''Quality''' list.
# Pick an appropriate bitrate from the '''Format''' list. '''MP3: 128 kb/s, 44.1 kHz, Stereo''' is recommended if you have at least 160kbps upstream.
# Click '''Server Details'''.
## Click '''Icecast''', and select '''Icecast 2'''.
## Enter '''radio.zernebok.com''' into '''Server IP''', '''8080''' into '''Server Port''', and the server password into '''Password'''.
## Type '''/live.mp3''' as the value for '''Mount'''. Enter details for your own show into '''Station Name''', etc. For instance, "Zernebok Radio :: DJ Owen".
## Ensure '''List on public station listning''' and '''Enable title streaming''' are ticked.
# Click '''Stream Archive'''
## Ensure '''Save stream to file''' is ticked.
## Leave the rest of the options as their defaults.
# Click OK. The MP3 stream is now set up!

=== Setting up the Ogg Vorbis stream ===

# To set up the Vorbis stream, click '''Encoders''' in the '''Window''' menu. The Encoders panel will appear. Click the '''+''' button on the toolbar.
# Choose '''Ogg Vorbis'''
# Choose '''Stereo''' and '''44100''' Hz from the '''Channels''' and '''Sample Rate''' lists.
# Select '''Quality Management Mode''' and pick an appropriate quality with the slider. '''2.00''' (around 96Kbps) is recommended.
# Click '''Server Details'''.
## Click '''Icecast''', and select '''Icecast 2'''.
## Enter '''radio.zernebok.com''' into '''Server IP''', '''8080''' into '''Server Port''', and the server password into '''Password'''.
## Type '''/live.ogg''' as the value for '''Mount'''. Enter details for your own show into '''Station Name''', etc. For instance, "Zernebok Radio :: DJ Owen".
## Ensure '''List on public station listning''' and '''Enable title streaming''' are ticked.
# Click '''Stream Archive'''
## Ensure '''Save stream to file''' is ticked.
## Leave the rest of the options as their defaults.
# Click OK. The Vorbis stream is now set up!

Orudge: Update procedure for password

2008-09-09T16:54:07Z

Update procedure for password

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	* A computer running Windows 98 or later (for SAMBC, other solutions are available for other platforms)		* A computer running Windows 98 or later (for SAMBC, other solutions are available for other platforms)
	* A microphone (if you want to speak, it's nice if you can)		* A microphone (if you want to speak, it's nice if you can)
	* The password for the icecast server (ask an ~~existing~~ DJ)		* The password for the icecast server (ask Owen Rudge for permission, and if accepted, he shall give you the password)
	* An Internet connection with an upstream of at least 128kbps, ideally more - depends on the quality of the stream you want to broadcast		* An Internet connection with an upstream of at least 128kbps, ideally more - depends on the quality of the stream you want to broadcast
	* Some form of music collection		* Some form of music collection

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	This guide intends to help new DJs set up [http://www.spacialaudio.com/ SAM Broadcaster] to connect to the Zernebok Radio ~~icecast~~ server and begin broadcasting!		This guide intends to help new DJs set up [http://www.spacialaudio.com/ SAM Broadcaster] to connect to the Zernebok Radio Icecast server and begin broadcasting!

	= Requirements =		= Requirements =
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	== Installation ==		== Installation ==

	Download the demo version of the full SAM Broadcaster 3.5.0 package from the SpacialAudio site. The Firebird database version should be suitable for most users. Run through the installation, the default values should be fine.		Download the demo version of the full SAM Broadcaster 4.2.2 package from the [http://www.spacialaudio.com/products/sambroadcaster/ SpacialAudio site]. The Firebird database version should be suitable for most users. Run through the installation, the default values should be fine.

	== Setting up the stream ==		== Setting up the stream ==

Orudge: Add Vorbis details

2007-07-08T23:04:58Z

Add Vorbis details

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	=== Setting up the Ogg Vorbis stream ===		=== Setting up the Ogg Vorbis stream ===

			# To set up the Vorbis stream, click '''Encoders''' in the '''Window''' menu. The Encoders panel will appear. Click the '''+''' button on the toolbar.
	TODO. This article is complete.
			# Choose '''Ogg Vorbis'''
			# Choose '''Stereo''' and '''44100''' Hz from the '''Channels''' and '''Sample Rate''' lists.
			# Select '''Quality Management Mode''' and pick an appropriate quality with the slider. '''2.00''' (around 96Kbps) is recommended.
			# Click '''Server Details'''.
			## Click '''Icecast''', and select '''Icecast 2'''.
			## Enter '''radio.zernebok.com''' into '''Server IP''', '''8080''' into '''Server Port''', and the server password into '''Password'''.
			## Type '''/live.ogg''' as the value for '''Mount'''. Enter details for your own show into '''Station Name''', etc. For instance, "Zernebok Radio :: DJ Owen".
			## Ensure '''List on public station listning''' and '''Enable title streaming''' are ticked.
			# Click '''Stream Archive'''
			## Ensure '''Save stream to file''' is ticked.
			## Leave the rest of the options as their defaults.
			# Click OK. The Vorbis stream is now set up!

Orudge: Start setup guide

2006-11-15T16:18:00Z

Start setup guide

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This guide intends to help new DJs set up [http://www.spacialaudio.com/ SAM Broadcaster] to connect to the Zernebok Radio icecast server and begin broadcasting!

= Requirements =

To become a DJ, you require:

* A computer running Windows 98 or later (for SAMBC, other solutions are available for other platforms)
* A microphone (if you want to speak, it's nice if you can)
* The password for the icecast server (ask an existing DJ)
* An Internet connection with an upstream of at least 128kbps, ideally more - depends on the quality of the stream you want to broadcast
* Some form of music collection
* Time to actually broadcast a show

= Setting up SAMBC =

== Installation ==

Download the demo version of the full SAM Broadcaster 3.5.0 package from the SpacialAudio site. The Firebird database version should be suitable for most users. Run through the installation, the default values should be fine.

== Setting up the stream ==

Generally, Zernebok Radio is run on one or two streams, an MP3 format stream (live.mp3) and an Ogg Vorbis format stream (live.ogg). As Ogg Vorbis is higher quality than MP3, the stream bitrate is usually lower than the MP3 stream. If your Internet connection's upload rate is too slow to support more than one stream, use your judgement in choosing a format. MP3 will probably provide you with more listeners, but lower quality audio. Vorbis is higher quality, but less people can listen to it.

=== Setting up the MP3 stream ===

# To set up the MP3 stream, click '''Encoders''' in the '''Window''' menu. The Encoders panel will appear. Click the '''+''' button on the toolbar.
# Choose '''MP3 and mp3PRO''' (although '''MP3 (normal)''' should be OK too if this option isn't available)
# Choose '''High Quality''' from the '''Quality''' list.
# Pick an appropriate bitrate from the '''Format''' list. '''MP3: 128 kb/s, 44.1 kHz, Stereo''' is recommended if you have at least 160kbps upstream.
# Click '''Server Details'''.
## Click '''Icecast''', and select '''Icecast 2'''.
## Enter '''radio.zernebok.com''' into '''Server IP''', '''8080''' into '''Server Port''', and the server password into '''Password'''.
## Type '''/live.mp3''' as the value for '''Mount'''. Enter details for your own show into '''Station Name''', etc. For instance, "Zernebok Radio :: DJ Owen".
## Ensure '''List on public station listning''' and '''Enable title streaming''' are ticked.
# Click '''Stream Archive'''
## Ensure '''Save stream to file''' is ticked.
## Leave the rest of the options as their defaults.
# Click OK. The MP3 stream is now set up!

=== Setting up the Ogg Vorbis stream ===

TODO. This article is complete.