
You can now populate the "Server Details" section with the connection information supplied to you via AzuraCast's "Streamers/DJs" page. On the "Server Type" selector, choose "IceCast", then choose "IceCast 2" in the secondary selector. By default, it should at least be 128kbps.Ĭlick the "Server Details" tab. This should likely match the highest bitrate that you broadcast out to your listeners. On the first tab of the encoder details, change your bitrate from the default 64kbps to your desired bitrate. It is recommended to select MP3 (LAME_ENC), because this allows for the easiest constant bit rate (CBR) streaming, which causes the fewest issues when broadcasting.Ĭlick "OK" at the bottom to continue to encoder details. In the Encoders window that pops up, click the plus sign button on the toolbar to add a new encoder. It is compatible with AzuraCast by using the MP3 encoder and the "IceCast 2" server connection settings.įrom the main SAM Cast window, click "Encoders" at the bottom left.
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SAM Cast is commercial software sold by Spacial.
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Since ShoutCast v1 does not let you specify a username, specify your password as dj_username:dj_password (the username and password for the DJ separated by a colon). Use the given port specified in the "ShoutCast v1 Clients" section. "Address" is "Server" and "Icecast mountpoint" is "Mount Name". Use the exact information specified on the Streamer/DJ page's right sidebar. Streaming via both IceCast mode and ShoutCast mode are available.
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Out of the box, Mixxx does not include the LAME MP3 encoder (for licensing reasons), but it is not needed when connecting to AzuraCast just set your broadcast format to 'Ogg Vorbis' and LiquidSoap will transcode the broadcast into the correct output format.Ĭross-platform and available for free at. It is recommended to use "Icecast 2" mode when broadcasting to AzuraCast. Live broadcasting settings can be found in the preferences menu ( Options -> Preferences). Mixxx is free and open-source DJ software that also supports live broadcasting via IceCast and ShoutCast servers. You should instruct your streamers to use the direct IP address of your server instead. Now if you your music is choppy then go to preference of Mixxx and go to Sound hardwareĬhange the audio buffer to 46s if still same then try 96s click apply and ok now try again you should have smooth playback.If you are using a reverse proxy service (like CloudFlare) in front of your installation, be aware that these services often prevent direct connections to the ports that broadcasters connect to. so mine will be 192.168.1.6:8000.Ĭlick on server status download the m3u and open it in vlc player you should hear the music.

Next Click Option and Enable Broadcasting or Ctrl + L and you’re live after successful connection. Then on the left side click live broadcasting and fill in as shown in the above image select tick mark enable live broadcasting then select icecast2 then in mount write /live Remember where it says host put down your IP user will be source which is default of icecast2 and password will be the password you had set in icecast my default was hackme.

Next before playing music we need to enable live broadcast. you will see the music is already loaded.

Now open up Mixxx and you will see the music files in the music folder now click open.
