Setting up your first internet broadcast stream in PlayIt Live allows you to stream your audio content to online radio directories and listeners via the internet.

Getting Started:

First, you'll need an account with a streaming provider such as Icecast or SHOUTcast. They will provide you with server details including the server address, port, username, password, and mount point information needed to configure your stream.

Configuring Your Stream:

Go to Tools > Internet Broadcast and click Add Stream to create your first stream. In the stream configuration window, enter the details provided by your streaming provider. Select your Server Type (Icecast, SHOUTcast v1, or SHOUTcast v2), then fill in the Server Address, Server Port, Username, Password, and Mount point. For SHOUTcast servers, you may also need to specify a Stream ID.

Audio and Station Details:

Configure your audio quality by selecting the Format (MP3) and setting the Quality parameters such as bitrate and sampling rate. Add your station information including Station Name, Description, Genre, and your website URL. If you don't want your stream to appear in public directories, tick the Private Stream option.

Track Information Streaming:

To send track titles to your listeners, ensure Enable title streaming is checked. PlayIt Live automatically sends currently playing track information through the Now Playing feature which is configured by default to work with internet broadcast streams.

Starting Your Stream:

Once configured, click OK to save your settings. Back in the Internet Broadcast window, you can start your stream by right-clicking it and selecting start, or use the Start All Streams button. You can also enable Auto start streams to automatically begin broadcasting when PlayIt Live launches.

Audio Source:

The broadcast uses PlayIt Live's main audio output by default. You can change the source by clicking Change Source if you need to stream from a different audio input. A visual level meter shows your output levels in real-time to ensure proper audio levels are being sent to your streaming server.