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Broadcasting to the Internet (“Broadcast”)
VirtualDJ provides a method for broadcasting the session in realtime on the Internet as a “webcast.”.
This way people around the world can listen to the mix session.
Click on “Config” to access the configuration settings for recording a file.
Record From –
• chooses the recording source
• Auto-Start – checking this box will automatically
begin the recording when the first track begins
playing. If not checked then manual activation of the
recording will need to be activated using the “Start
Recording” button
Format –
• Icecast – OGG format streaming
• Shoutcast – MP3 format streaming Shoutcast will
also need to know which MP3 Encoder will be used.
• Encoder – Use the browse button ( … ) to navigate
the computer folder structure and select the encoder
file to use.
• Bitrate - Select the desired bitrate for the encoding.
NOTE: Higher bitrates will consume a large
bandwidth in the internet connection to stream and
listen to MP3 audio.
Server –
There are two ways to broadcast the mix session. Broadcast using a dedicated radio server, or
broadcast direct the computer.
Broadcast from my own computer – this option turns the computer into a webcast station. This way
once the “Start Recording” but is click the webcast will begin.
Max number of clients – this is the maximum listeners that the webcast may have.
NOTE: Please remember that the bandwidth of the Internet connection needs to be able to
accommodate the number of listeners. Decreasing the quality of the audio signal (the bitrate)
makes it possible to accommodate a greater number of listeners.
When ready to broadcast click on “Start Recording”. VirtualDJ will indicate the address of the webcast
(for example http://123.45.67.89/Virtual.ogg). The address then can be sent to the intended listeners so
they can connect and listen to the webcast using their favorite Internet audio players.
Caution:
If using a floating Internet connection, the address of the webcast could change from session to
session. In this case, the broadcasting address should be communicated each time to the
listeners.