+Question: How do I Download / Become a DJ? Answer:
Download the SHOUTcast Radio DSP Plug-in for Winamp, Install, Connect
Link: http://shoutcast.com/download +Question: How Do I Listen / Tune-In? Answer:
Click Listen or Tune-In links, requires that you have your desired listening program already installed.
Recommended: Winamp (free)
Link: www.winamp.com +Question: Can I Listen With Windows Media Player? Answer:
Yes, you can enter the URL manually or to enable Windows Media Player to automatically play .pls files for Tune-In buttons on websites follow these instructions:
1. Install "Open PLS in WMP" program from http://www.codeplex.com/openplsinwmp (version 2.3 or newer)
Note: downloaded program will install into C:\Program Files\OpenPlsInWMP by default
2. After installation, Save a .pls file to your computer by "Save Target As" on any Tune-in button
3. Open Folder and right click the .pls file and select "Open With > Choose Program"
4. Browse to C:\Program Files\OpenPlsInWMP and select OpenPlsInWMP.exe
5. Press "Always Use" and OK
Now you can tune in from websites using Windows Media Player
+Question: Why Wont AutoDJ Play My MP3s? Answer:
AutoDJ requires atleast 128 Bitrate songs to be uploaded.
If you want to use AutoDJ to stream 96 Bitrate or 64 Bitrate you would still upload 128 Bitrate songs. AutoDJ will send less data to your listeners than the actual size of the song uploaded.
For higher qualities you would match Bitrates. 192 Bitrate upload 192 Bitrate etc.
The lowest upload should be 128 Bitrate and 44100 Hz (mp3 format) +Question: How Do I Combine/Relay Servers Together For 1 Large Radio? Answer:
Simple. On your main station configure the shoutcast server to have Allow Relay enabled.
Then, on your secondary servers configure them to have a Relay IP and Relay Port equal to that of the main station.
By default the size of the main station will increase by adding all the listener slots of relay servers. This happens automatically upon starting up relay servers.
Note: relay server takes up 1 spot on the main station and is a constant stream 24/7 unless turned off +Question: Can I Control All My Servers From Here? Answer:
Yes. Simply login first before placing an order and the ordering form will recognize you as Existing Customer and perform an Add Server to your existing account. +Question: Are There Any Bandwidth Restrictions or Overage Charges? Answer:
No. We will never charge you for overages. Use however much bandwidth you need.
+Question: Can I Rent an Entire Dedicated Server? Answer:
Yes. You can rent any machine from any datacenter you like for the price of the machine + $25/m. You can use 100% of the bandwidth of the dedicated server you choose and all the IP Addresses and Ports you want.
The dedicated servers have to be ordered through us. You can not already possess them. +Question: What's The First Step? Answer:
The First Step is to either DJ connect yourself to the server or start configuring AutoDJ to do the work for you.
AutoDJ you want to first create PlayLists of SoundTracks.
The sound files you upload should be atleast 128 Bitrate. (44100 Hz) mp3 files.
Once you have a playlist set for AutoDJ simply Start it and then you can Tune-In to your own station. +Question: How Do I List My Station? Answer:
Your station is already listed. This happens automatically at shoutcast.com when your shoutcast server is turned on.
If you wish to be listed also on MakeAVoice Radio frontpage let us know by Support Ticket or other Contacts +Question: Is There a License Included? Answer:
No. Licenses should be obtained individually by the DJ or AutoDJ owner.
Some types of broadcasting do not require a license.
Be legal. If you are in a Country that requires a music license for internet broadcasting then you will need to obtain one. +Question: Can I Have Multiple DJ's? Answer:
Yes. You can have as many DJ's as you like.
Simply share the DJ password with them. +Question: How do I upload FTP? Answer:
FTP is your station's IP address. (no matter what port you are hosted on)
The same username,password as your control panel will get you logged into FTP.
Upload your files, and add them to your Soundtracks page from the cpanel when you want to add them to any Playlist for AutoDJ.
+Question: Can I Play Songs Instantly to my station? Answer:
Yes, to play any song instantly click "PLAY NOW" from your Media Library.
This fades into the song of your choice, set the fade timer in your AutoDJ Configuration page. +Question: Can I Stream Different Bitrates? Answer:
Yes. Streaming different bitrates is fine, and creating playlists of different bitrates also. +Question: Can I Pay Monthly? Answer:
Yes. You can also pay every 3 months, or 6 months (1 month free) or 12 months (2 months free).
Optional subscription or manual payments. +Question: Can I Upgrade? Answer:
Yes. Upgrading is instant from your ClientArea. Both bitrate and slots upgrades are available.
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