Internet Radio & DJ Resources
Step‑by‑step tutorials, best practices, and beginner‑friendly walkthroughs designed to help broadcasters, station owners, and creators get the most out of Station Admin. Explore clear, actionable guides that simplify setup, improve workflows, and keep your station running smoothly.
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 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. Table of Contents Audio processing: Accessing the Audio Mixer Pipeline Built-In Processing DSP Plugins Stereo Tool with SAM Broadcaster Pro Processing … 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 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. Table of Contents Sam broadcaster pro: Built-In Backup Tool What Else to Back Up Backup Locations Database Maintenance Common Problems and … 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
Raw unprocessed audio sounds weak online. Audio processing adds loudness, consistency, and the polished sound of professional radio. This guide explains what audio processing does, which tools work best for internet radio, and how to dial in great results without overdoing it.
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.
Your station needs a web presence and you need to be able to manage it from anywhere. This guide covers building a station website with a Listen Live player and now-playing widget, and setting up secure remote access to your broadcast PC using Chrome Remote Desktop, AnyDesk, and more.
Every station needs a backup plan before it needs one. This guide covers what to back up in PlayoutONE, how to store it safely, UPS power protection, and a practical guide to choosing the right streaming hosting provider for your station.
Common PlayoutONE problems diagnosed and fixed — no audio on stream, metadata not updating, songs repeating, audio distortion, and stream dropouts. Plus the complete pre-launch checklist every internet radio station should run through before going live.