Installing SAM Broadcaster Pro: Download, Licence and First Launch

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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. Table of Contents Installing sam broadcaster: Download 14 Day Trial Run the Installer If Purchased, Activate Your Licence The SAM Broadcaster Pro Interface Layout Menu Installing sam broadcaster: … Read more

Optimizing Windows for SAM Broadcaster Pro

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Chapter 2 of 14 Optimizing Windows for SAM Broadcaster Pro Default Windows settings are built for desktop use, not 24/7 broadcasting. These changes will significantly improve the stability of SAM Broadcaster Pro. Disable Sleep and Hibernate Open Settings → System → Power & Sleep Set Sleep to Never Open Control Panel → Power Options → … Read more

Planning Your Internet Radio Station with SAM Broadcaster Pro

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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

Voice Tracking in PlayoutONE: How to Sound Live When You’re Not There

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Voice tracking lets you record presenter breaks in advance and have PlayoutONE drop them in at exactly the right moment. This guide covers how voice tracking works, the equipment you need, how to record great breaks, and the techniques that make voice tracking indistinguishable from a live show.