Chapter 3 of 14
Installing SAM Broadcaster Pro
Download, install and activate SAM Broadcaster Pro, then get familiar with the interface before you start configuring your station.
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Download Sam Broadcaster – Spacial. Always download from the official Spacial website.
Run the Installer
- Right-click the downloaded installer and select Run as administrator
- Accept the licence agreement
- Choose your installation folder — the default is suitable for most users
- Complete the installation
If Purchased, Activate Your Licence
- Launch SAM Broadcaster Pro
- Enter your licence credentials when prompted
- Activate online — your PC must have internet access during activation
- If activation fails, check that your firewall is not blocking SAM Broadcaster Pro
The SAM Broadcaster Pro Interface
The main interface is built around panels that you can show, hide and rearrange. The key panels accessible from the Window menu are:
- Deck A and Deck B — the two audio players. SAM crossfades between them automatically in Auto DJ mode
- Playlist — your queue of upcoming tracks
- Encoders — manages your connections to streaming servers
- Sound FX — instant-play buttons for jingles, sweepers and sound effects
- Voice-Tracking — record and manage pre-recorded presenter breaks
- Voice FX — live microphone with ducking and effects
- Event Scheduler — schedule automated events at specific times
- History — log of recently played tracks
The Config button in the toolbar opens your station configuration, including audio settings and the audio mixer pipeline.
Layout Menu
The Layout menu lets you save and recall different panel arrangements. Set up your preferred layout early and save it so you can restore it easily if panels get moved accidentally.