Streaming with StationPlaylist

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Before starting to use StationPlaylist Studio please ensure you have streaming details provided by us.
If not then e-mail tech@canstream.co.uk

Example of details:

·         Bitrate: 128

·         Quality: N/A (only used for Ogg Vorbis)

·         Samplerate: 44100Hz

·         Channels 1: (1 = Mono, 2 = Stereo)

·         Encoder Type: MP3

·         Server Type: Icecast 2

·         Server IP: Supplied via e-mail

·         Server Port: Supplied via e-mail

·         Encoder Password: Supplied via e-mail

·         Mount Point: Supplied via e-mail

Equipment to stream: Follow this link for advice on what audio platform to use without stereo mix. http://www.howtogeek.com/217348/how-to-record-the-sound-coming-from-your-pc-even-without-stereo-mix/

Step one – Download StationPlaylist Studio.

Step 2 - Go through the installation process.

Step 3 – Once successfully installing through to your directory then a shortcut should be created at the bottom, press this and StationPlaylist studio should load.

Step 4 – Depending on your preferences choose the options that tailor towards your media needs.

Step 5 – Create a music folder with mp3 files in so you can schedule them. (Have a top up folder of music for back up)

Step 6 – Set parameters in general options by following the example below or your own tailored needs.

Step 7 – Check your input to see if you are plugged in.

Step 8 – go into ‘output’ and tailor set up according to your needs. Ensure you ‘use mixer’ to get the best sound quality from the soundcard output , adjust the ‘sample rate’ based on the details you were provided, check box on ‘continuous stream’ and then select the ‘SPL Encoder V2’ and finally press configure.

Step 9 – You will be presented with this window box and now press ‘add encoder’ and add your streaming details (do not use the details on the image below it is just a generic example, use the email details we provided you for your stream).

Step 10 – Now exit from the encoder as you must now add music into station playlist by pressing ‘insert’.

A hour scheduled playlist should occur based on the timing of the day press ‘ok’.

A scheduled playlist should be made now you can press 'insert files' to add your tracks.

Once you have your files inserted now press play onto the tracks with the audio peak meter displaying. Then go to 'options', 'output', 'configure' SPL encoder V2 and press connect you should be streaming!

Note: if you cannot configure encoder it maybe because you have it running in the background if that’s the case then you can restore SPL encoder or closing the application altogether. Additional help can also be found on top line of the StationPlaylist program.

References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTyPjpTMsUY

Station playlist help document (can be found on top line of application)

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