Broadcasting live
How live shows work: your DJ connects, the AutoDJ steps aside, and comes back when you stop.
You can go live from any computer with broadcasting software. When a DJ connects, listeners hear the live show right away. When the DJ disconnects, the AutoDJ continues with your music. Listeners stay connected the whole time.
What you need
- Broadcasting software, for example BUTT (free) or Mixxx (free).
- A microphone or mixer.
- A stable internet connection with at least 1 Mbit/s upload.
Your connection details
Open Live DJ in your panel. The Connection Info card shows your server address, live DJ port and password. Below it, Go live: set up your encoder has step-by-step instructions for popular programs.
| Server type | SHOUTcast (v1 / legacy) |
|---|---|
| Address / host | Your station address, for example yourstation.radiohost.net |
| Port | The live DJ port shown in your panel under Live DJ → Connection Info |
| Password | Your live DJ password (not the stream password) |
| Mountpoint / user | Leave empty |
| Format | MP3, 128 kbps, 44.1 kHz, stereo |
Check that you're live
The Broadcast Status card on the Live DJ page switches to live within a few seconds and shows the DJ name. The song title your software sends is shown to listeners.
AI announcements during live shows
On AI Radio plans you can pause automatic announcements while a DJ is live. See AI Radio → Announcements & Quiet Hours.
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