How to Use Smart Categories?

6. How to Use Smart Categories?

SAM Broadcaster LITE has a set of default categories under “Content” and “Special” in the “Playlist” window. We call them “Smart Categories” because they group tracks based on a common feature.

When you right-click on a track, select “Song Info.” In this window, under the “Info” tab and near the bottom, you’ll notice that the file has a “Type.” Here are the different types SAM Broadcaster LITE can attribute to media files (you can also change the file type manually in this window):

S: Normal song
I: Station ID
P: Promo
J: Jingle
A: Advertisement
N: Syndicated news
V: Interviews
X: Sound FX
C: Unknown content
?: Unknown

So, for example, under Content > Music > Music (All), all the tracks found in this smart category should be marked as Type “S” to indicate that they’re all “Normal songs.”

You’ll find other smart categories under “Special,” also in “Playlist.” These include “Weighted Rotation,” “Overlay,” “Song Rights,” and “Play Limit.”

The categories under “Groups” in “Playlist” are read-only files. You also can’t drag new items into these categories. However, they’re ideal for locating tracks from a specific artist, title, year, genre, or album.

What is a live audio encoder?

5. What is a live audio encoder?

Using a sound card or any other sound-capture device, a live audio encoder like the one included in SAM Broadcaster LITE or SAM Cast lets you capture audio content and stream it online in real-time.

What is radio automation software?

4. What is radio automation software?

Radio automation software lets radio broadcasters automate the tasks required to run an online radio station. These tasks include managing your audio files and scheduling them in a specific queue.

What are the different Bite rates available?

3. What are the different Bite rates available?

Sound Quality based on the Bit rate:

24 to 32kbps = AM radio quality – excellent for talking radio
48 to 80kbps = FM radio quality – decent for music and perfect for mobile phones
92 to 128kbps = CD quality – great for music
192 to 320kbps = Superior quality – closer than CD quality

Bit rate, as the name implies, describes the rate at which bits are transferred from one location to another. In other words, it measures how much data is transmitted in a given amount of time.

Bandwidth refers to the maximum possible bit rate of an internet connection.

How does Internet Radio Work & How do I start my own online radio station?

2. How does Internet Radio Work & How do I start my own online radio station?

Always wanted to be a DJ or radio host? No more excuses–here’s how to start your own radio station online without breaking the bank.

Have you ever wondered how internet radio stations work and/or wanted to create your own, but thought it would be too complicated and costly?. As long as you have a PC with a broadband connection, you have what it takes to showcase your musical taste to anyone around the world. This step-by-step will guide you how. It is actually very easy, and you can set up your own radio station and begin broadcasting songs in about 15 minutes.

The process is broken down in 3 basic stages of internet broadcasting:

1.       You – The supplier of the content

2.       Us – the streaming platform that will broadcast your content

3.       Audience – The listeners, anyone with an internet connection, can now connect to your radio station worldwide.

First of all, let me give you a quick rundown on how it works. You have your music player and radio automation software SAM Cast,  You will need a fast internet connection so you can broadcast without buffer underruns occurring. Broadcasting software like SAM Cast  sends music to a streaming service like AUDIO HOST where the music is possibly re-encoded and then sent to the listener.

What is internet radio?

1. What is internet radio?

Definition:  Internet Radio describes a technical achievement which allows audio to be digitized and split into small pieces for transmission across the Internet. The ultimate effect is to create the illusion of “radio”. The audio is “streamed” through the Internet from a server in one location and reassembled on the listener’s end by a software player on a computer or Internet Radio receiver. However, those listening to the continuous stream audio broadcast have no control over the stream, similar to traditional radio broadcasting. Many radio stations worldwide offer their broadcast via Internet radio to a worldwide audience. Nowadays, hardware devices commonly known as web radio and radio automation software such as SAM Broadcaster LITE that connects to a home-based network and then plays through a live audio streams.