DJs Guide

[´Silæs]

So with all the hype about this new Animeb Radio, I’ll just post a small tutorial on how to do the different things, however I’m not gonna post how to connect to the Radio, since everyone would be able to do it then, so you’ll need to ask someone who knows for that
Setting up Radio name etc.

In the “output” menu select the tab called “yellowpages” and just change all the fields you want, you’d probably want the “URL” to be www.animeb.com however

Sound Input

Generally all you need to do when you’ve connected, is to go to the tab “input” and make sure “input device” is set to “Winamp (recommended)”, if it’s set to this, the music you play in Winamp will be the music played in the radio.
If you want to talk in between the songs, which you do! , then all you need to do is change the input to “Soundcard input” and then you’re on. If you however want to talk with the music running, you should press the “lock” button next to the “push to talk”, this will allow you to talk while music is playing, ideal for making those classy one-liners while a song is starting. When you’re done with your awesome one-liner, press the “lock” button again, and make sure “fade time” is set to more than 0 ms. And then to properly stream the song change the input to “winamp” again. This will make a jump of like 50 dB, but this is the best I know for now.

However, if you want to have some small jingle running while talking, go back to where you where before. Press “lock” and play a song. Then make sure the slider with “BG music level” is set to something decent, this is how loud music will be playing while the “push to talk” button is pressed, and since this is locked, this is how loud music will be playing while you’re talking. You’ll need to find the setting between “Mic Level” and “BG Music Level” that you like the best just by experimenting a bit.

Notice that people will also hear you talking if you do not use the push to talk button, but this time the music will be playing according to the slider “Music Level”, and you can’t do a fancy fading as you can with the push to talk option. However this is all something I advice you to just play around with and see what you like the best 


How to do interviews

This doesn't fully work yet, but if you want you can go through to see if you could come up with an idea to make it work

Spoiler

For this you’ll need to select “soundcard input” and select “Open Mixer”, this will open up to windows, one called “Recording Controls” and “Volume Control”, the one you’ll need to work with is “Recording Controls” so just close the other window. Press “Options” and “Properties”, select the “Stereo Mix” and then go back. Now if you check the box “select” under “Stereo Mix” everything sound from your computer will be streamed, and if you select “Microphone” the audio from your microphone input will be streamed. So the best thing I know so far is to change between these two depending on who is going to talk.
Of course to make it work you need to “call” the other person somehow, I recommend using skype but msn might also work. You just need to hear the other person’s voice on your computer, and then it will be aired, just make sure that no other programs are making sounds, everything will be streamed.
So if you want to use another media player, for instance iTunes, just set it to stereo mix and play the song in iTunes you want. And if you wanna talk select “microphone” instead. For iTUnes however, you could just use Nitecast

That’s all I know for now, but remember the golden rule: Have more fun than I did making the schedule

[miitan]

Winamp basic for windows
Shoutcast plugin for windows = DSP
Shoutcast pluggin for Linux and Mac/OS users = DSP
Once you've installed Winamp and the DSP, you're ready to configure the plug-in.

* After the plug-in has been installed, launch Winamp.
* Enter the Winamp preferences menu by pressing Ctrl-P or using the pull-down menu.
* Click on the DSP/Effect section in the left pane of the preferences window.
* Select Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source DSP v1.8.2 [dsp_sc.dll] on the right.
* A window pops up labeled SHOUTcast source.
* Click Close on the Preferences window to close the Winamp Preferences window.
* Bring the SHOUTcast source window to the front by clicking on its titlebar.
* Click on the Input tab and ensure that the correct Input Device is selected (usually Winamp)
* Click on the Encoder tab, select Encoder 1 on the left, and select the bitrate options of
your liking (mono settings are above stereo settings in the list)
* Click on the Output tab, then select Output 1 on the left.
* Click on the Connection button to bring up the settings for the SHOUTcast DNAS you will be
connecting to. Enter the IP address under Address, Port number, broadcasting password set
on the server, and select 1 under the Encoder pulldown menu.
* Optionally, place a checkbox in Automatic Reconnection on Connection Failure if you want
the DSP to reconnect in the event of a Internet connection failure.
* Click on the Yellowpages button above to change the description information for this server.
* Enter a Description of the station you're broadcasting, a URL of a website with more information
about your station, and the Genre(s) your server is broadcasting.
* Optionally, you may enter an AIM name if you use AOL Instant Messenger, your ICQ # if you use ICQ,
and an IRC channel if you use EfNet IRC. This information helps listeners locate you as a broadcaster.
* If you want this station to appear in the Station listings for Shoutcast.com, Winamp radio, and Apple
Computer's iTunes, check the Make this server public checkbox.
* If you want the DSP to connect to the server whenever Winamp starts, check the Connect at Startup item
above.
* Make sure your DNAS is running, and that you're playing MP3 files in Winamp (if using Winamp Input Mode), or
that the soundcard input and mixers are correctly configured if using Soundcard Input mode, and then click
Connect to connect to your server and start broadcasting. If you elected to make your server public, it
will appear in the directory within 15 minutes of starting broadcasting.

[Style]

1. if you don't have the winamp, go to http://www.winamp.com/player and install it, then install the shoutcast plugin, it can be downloaded from here: http://www.shoutcast.com/downloads/s...-0-windows.exe

2. To launch the plug in, open winamp then press CTRL+P. This brings up the preferences window in Winamp. Now, select the DSP menu item, and highlight Shoutcast Source DSP v1.9.0



When you do this, the Shoutcast Control Panel Shows up.



3. Output tab:

Addres: animeb.com
Port: 8100
Password: enter the password you given to you by radio staff
Reconection timeout: 4



Now click on Yellowpages and use your Radio Programme Description



4. Input tab

If you want to play only the music select the "Winamp (Recommended)" option, if you want to talk select the "Souncard Input". that's it. don't forget to go to output tab and connect when the other DJ disconnect



Tips and Caveats:

- To make your life easier, run Windows Explorer on one half of your desktop. This makes it easy to drag and drop files into your winamp play list.

- When Netcasting, there will be at least a 20 second delay between what you hear and what your listeners here.

- this is not necessary but If you're going to play wave files over the top of MP3 files, disable the wav association in Winamp (press CTRL+P, go to file types, and unselect the .wav extension). Now when you double click a wave file, it will play in your media player, and since Soundcard Input is selected, they will be heard on your stream.

- To quit Netcasting, click the disconnect button on shoutcast's Output tab, then press CTRL+P to get to Winamp's preferences. Highlight the DSP option, then select 'none' in the right hand preferences pane. The Shoutcast control will disapear.

[randompanzy]

can we have a link for the DSP?

[Judas]

Rules to observe for internet radio:

Private Radio:
This is a private radio station, do not tell anyone outside of AnimeB to listen to the AnimeB radio feed. Not only does this cause an increase in bandwidth usage but it is also highly illegal since we are broadcasting licensed works. So, either invite them to join AnimeB, or don't tell them, that simple.

Playing songs of the same album
Following the rules of real radio, no playing 4 songs of the same album in an hour block. The reason is simple, it's because the real radio station doesn't own the rights to the album, only certain songs. But, since we're a radio internet station, we'll probably be playing a lot of songs that aren't on albums, so this restriction would make more sense: No playing 4 songs from the same artist/anime.

Profanity
Please refrain from using any sort of profanity while talking on the radio, not all listeners will be 18 or older. This shouldn't have to be told, but also follow the ToS's rules on Creed, Nationality, Race, Sexuality, Gender, Political view, etc.

Terms of Service
The Terms of Service apply to the radio as well. The radio is a part of the message board, meaning it falls under the boards jurisdiction. If you break any of the boards rules you'd be banned, so if you break any of the radio's rules while broadcasting, you will be banned as well. The radio is a PRIVILEGE, NOT a right.

If any of the Mods have a problem with these rules, feel free to edit as you see fit.

[Betong Åsna]

Betong's talking and playing, karaoke, iTunes and interviewing tutorial!

OK, this is a tutorial for how to get up and running with talking over music, as well as interviewing. It allows automatic music fading when the Push to Talk button is pressed. It also allows music to be played from media players other than Winamp, such as iTunes or Windows Media Player. It's not perfect, and you can fiddle round with a few settings to how you prefer it, but this is the way I did it.

This tutorial is for Windows XP.


Firstly, make sure you follow Silas' tutorial so that you can connect to the radio, and make sure your voice can be heard on your broadcast.

On the Shoutcast source window, go to the input tab.

Switch Input Device to Soundcard Input.

Under Soundcard Mixer, select the Line Input option.

Press the Open Mixer button.

If this opens Master Volume Control rather than Recording Control, go to Options>Properties, and select the Recording option. Make sure every box under Recording is ticked.

In Recording control, tick the select box under Stereo Mix/What you hear (depending on your soundcard).

(If you can't see Stereo Mix or What you hear, go to Options>Properties, and make sure all the boxes are ticked.)

This selection should make it so that every sound you hear through your speakers is broadcasted. NOTE - MAKE SURE YOU ARE WEARING HEADPHONES IN ORDER TO AVOID FEEDBACK.

Keep the Recording Control window open.

For this part, you'll need to have listeners, so set up a test slot and have people help you out.

Try broadcasting with music playing and you talking at the same time. If this works, switch Input Device to Winamp as you are playing a song. This should create a noticeable jump in song volume.

Get listeners to tell you which stream is louder - do this by switching between them repeatedly, saying 'stream 1' when the input is on Soundcard mode. This way, they can tell you if stream 1 or stream 2 (Winamp) is louder.

When you know which is louder, go back to Recording Control. Here, alter the level of the Stereo Input/What you hear slider. If stream 1 was louder, turn it down. If stream 2 was louder, turn it up.

(Alternatively, you can alter the volume of Winamp in the inverse manner as Recording Control.. Either way, keep the level of both Recording Control and Winamp the same after you have done your test.)

Do this until the difference is no longer very noticeable - it may be difficult to get it exact, so don't worry.

Also, test the volume of your microphone, and edit this using the Microphone slider on Recording Control.

When it sounds good, go to the Shoutcast Source window. Press Push to Talk. The music should fade.

Get your listeners to tell you if the music level after the fade is good - it will be hard to tell on your own.

If it needs changing, this can be done using the sliders above the Push to Talk button. Leave the Music Level and Mic level sliders alone.

BG Music Level changes the amount that the music is faded when the button is pressed. Test a few levels of this, asking your listeners which is best.

If you wish, change the fade time. You can hear this yourself, and have it how you like. Personally, I use 1000ms.


With this, you should be done! Now, broadcast in the following way:

While in Soundcard input, talk and introduce a song. Start playing it while still in this mode. This will allow you to press Push to Talk and comment while the song is just beginning, and to sing along, should you want to!

When you have finished talking, switch Input Device to Winamp. If you wish to talk again, or at the end of the song, switch back to Soundcard.

Simple as that!


This is also useful for those without music on Winamp. All you have to do is select Soundcard input, and all sounds from your PC will be played, including iTunes, Media Player, Windows sounds and all. If you do wish to broadcast this way, it might be best to disable Windows and MSN sounds, as these would likely get annoying to the listeners. Also, if you are broadcasting this way with a microphone, make sure you mute or unplug the mic during songs to stop sounds of typing, sneezing etc!

Interviewing in this mode is therefore quite simple - all you need to do is call a computer on your favourite audio conversation console - I suggest Skype - and chat to each other while in Soundcard mode. This way, the listeners will hear everything both of you say. Just make sure the other person is speaking loud enough, and either has the radio off or is listening to it on headphones to avoid feedback.


A quick FAQ:

My voice is being heard all the time, no matter what I select!

Unplug your webcam with built in microphone. In fact, this is probably a good idea for everyone, just to ensure the volume stays at a good level!

I can't hear myself speak at all, and neither can my listeners!

Got your mic plugged in? In the right port? The red one? Good. Make sure you check every single sound control window - and there are often a fair few - and untick any mute boxes, and raise any sliders on zero. This includes windows like Volume Control, Recording Control, Master Volume, and any soundcard settings like nForce or nVidia control panels. A good place to start looking would be the Sounds and Audio Devices window in the Windows Control Panel.

And that's all! Happy chatting!

[BobCat]

Needless to say, since this is a part of our board, board rules still apply in addition to what's in the TOS.

And we're not liable financially if you're head banging to the great music and bash your skull in [insert standard boilerplate legalese ^_^]

[´Silæs]

Originally Posted by BobCat

Needless to say, since this is a part of our board, board rules still apply in addition to what's in the TOS.

And we're not liable financially if you're head banging to the great music and bash your skull in [insert standard boilerplate legalese ^_^]

Needless to say this is a thread about setting up SHOUTcast and how to dj, and that your little comment had zero to none relevance what so ever

[Judas]

How to connect to the radio server via Macintosh computers.

So, as you (meaning, Macintosh users) all know, it's very hard to connect to the radio with any sort of program. Well, I have found the solution! It's a nifty little program called 'Nicecast.' Here's the link:
http://www.rogueamoeba.com/nicecast/download.php

So, you dl that, un-dmg it, drag it into your application folder, open it, and you get a nifty little message saying that it's shareware and that you can only broadcast for 20 minutes. And, basically you pull a Chinese Darth Vader
'DOOOOO NOOOOOOT WAAAAAANT!'

But, this is the only good, easy program I know of that let's you broadcast. So, after you're done fuming, here's what you do. I'll do step by step.

1. Under source tab, pick the program you're going to be using to play your music, it can be any music program. If you're running on a mac, it'll probably be ITunes.
Note: It's best to open Nicecast first before opening your music program, FYI

2. Under the info tab, put your program information.
Name: [insert DJ name here]
URL: www.animeb.com
Genre: [enter music genre here]
AIM: [Insert AIM address here]
Description: [insert witty quote here]
Track: [Will take care of itself]

3. Under Quality, change bitrate to 24 Kbps or 32 kbps, depending on how many listeners are listening

4. Under share, nothing to change

5. Under effects, nothing to change (I haven't fiddled with this, so I'll get back to you)

6. Ok, that's all fine and dandy, now, go to the window tab up top where the little Apple symbol is, and click the Show Server line. (or push command+2)

7.Ok, in the new window, click the little symbol under the Nicecast logo to reveal a tray.

8. Click the little plus sign and name it 'AnimeB'

9. Now, go through the things and put this info in
Name: AnimeB
Server Type: Shoutcast
Account: [blank]
Password: *cough cough*
Address: animeb.com
Port: 8100
Mount Point: [blank]
Public URL: Automatic

10. Once that's done, be sure to click the little bubble next to the server you just made in that tray we opened up earlier.

11. Close and reopen Nicecast

12. After receiving the password from me or any one of our friendly neighborhood DJ's who remember it, just click the 'start broadcast' button in the Nicecast Broadcast window, and then play your music.

13. Every 20 minutes, close and reopen the program so that the static doesn't start playing over the tracks.

That's it, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

[Sakurazaki]

Also I would like to add that before you disconnecting or connecting, you will need to wait 3-5 minutes to let the stream complete, as there usually is lag between the computer broadcasting and the computers that are tuning it. You don't want to cut off people. :3

[Puck]

my winamp wont connect for some reason, i have downloaded everything i need though...

[Tyroki]

That'd be because theres a DJ on when you try to connect. If so, and its your turn via the schedule, ask the DJ to hop off via the shoutbox. If it's not your scheduled turn, but there is no scheduled turn, as whoever is on if you can DJ next. It's really not that hard.

[Puck]

hmmm, so the address, port and password don't mean much? im not convinced i set up the thing right...