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Chapter 4 of 14 Library Management and Categories in SAM Broadcaster Pro Your music library is the heart of your station. Setting it up correctly from the start saves hours of work later. Adding Music to Your Library SAM Broadcaster Pro stores your music in an internal database. To add tracks: Open the Playlist panel … Read more

Chapter 5 of 14 Music Rotations and Auto DJ in SAM Broadcaster Pro Auto DJ is SAM Broadcaster Pro’s automated playback engine. Rotations define what it plays and in what order. How Auto DJ Works When Auto DJ is active, SAM Broadcaster Pro automatically pulls tracks from your categories in the order defined by your … Read more

Chapter 6 of 14 Encoders and Streaming in SAM Broadcaster Pro The encoder takes your audio and delivers it to listeners on the internet. SAM Broadcaster Pro has a built-in encoder that connects directly to SHOUTcast and Icecast streaming servers. What You Need from Your Streaming Host Before configuring an encoder, obtain the following from … Read more

Chapter 1 of 14 Planning Your Internet Radio Station with SAM Broadcaster Pro Before you install a single piece of software, spend time planning. The decisions you make now will shape your format, your workflow and your hardware choices. Decide Your Station Format Your format is the foundation of everything. SAM Broadcaster Pro works with … Read more

Chapter 9 of 14 Voice Tracking in SAM Broadcaster Pro Voice tracking lets you record presenter breaks in advance and have SAM play them automatically — giving your station a live, personal feel around the clock. Opening the Voice-Tracking Panel Click Window in the menu bar Select Voice-Tracking Configure Voice-Tracking Settings First Before recording, configure … Read more

Chapter 14 of 14 Backup, Recovery and Troubleshooting SAM Broadcaster Pro No system is bulletproof. A solid backup plan and knowledge of common problems will keep your station on air when things go wrong. Built-In Backup Tool SAM Broadcaster Pro includes a Backup option in the Tools menu. Use this to back up your SAM … Read more

Chapter 12 of 14 Audio Processing in SAM Broadcaster Pro Without processing, your stream will sound inconsistent and thin. SAM Broadcaster Pro includes a built-in audio processing chain that improves loudness and consistency significantly. Accessing the Audio Mixer Pipeline All audio processing in SAM Broadcaster Pro is configured through the Audio Mixer Pipeline: Click the … Read more

Chapter 13 of 14 Website Integration and Remote Access A station website extends your reach to listeners, and remote access lets you manage your broadcast PC from anywhere. Building a Station Website Essential features for an internet radio website: Listen Live button — a direct link to your stream URL Now Playing widget — showing … Read more

Chapter 11 of 14 Automatic Startup and 24/7 Reliability with SAM Broadcaster Pro A station that requires manual intervention after every restart is not truly unattended. These steps make your broadcast PC recover automatically. Step 1 — Enable Automatic Windows Login Before SAM can start automatically, Windows must log in without a password prompt after … Read more

Chapter 7 of 14 Metadata and Now Playing in SAM Broadcaster Pro Metadata tells your listeners what is playing — in their stream player, on your website and in radio directory listings. How Metadata Works When SAM Broadcaster Pro starts a new track, it sends the artist name and title to your streaming server. Listeners’ … Read more