Broadcasting Your Voice: A Guide to Streaming Your Online Radio Station

Ready to take your radio station online? Streaming your audio is the heart of internet radio, and it’s easier than you might think. This guide will walk you through the basics and popular options, with links to detailed tutorials for specific platforms.

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Gear Up: Your Computer

Most computers from the last decade can handle streaming software. Ensure yours has enough RAM to avoid crashes during broadcasts.

Software Selection: Record or Stream Live?

Your software choice depends on your broadcasting style:

• Pre-recorded shows: Prioritize recording and editing software.
• Live Shows: Focus on live streaming software.

Free Recording and Editing Options:

• Audacity: This free powerhouse offers a wide range of features, including multi-track recording, editing effects, and exporting to MP3.
• GarageBand: (Mac/iOS only) This user-friendly option provides recording, editing, and virtual instruments – perfect for Macs and iPads.

Paid Recording and Editing Options:

• Adobe Audition: This professional software offers advanced editing and mixing capabilities, ideal for serious audio producers.

Streaming Software Options

Automated Scheduling

• Audio Hijack : Free “Lite” version with a paid upgrade for scheduling and professional features.
• RadioDJ: Free software for scheduling radio shows, playing tracks, and mixing live input.

Live Streaming

• BUTT (Broadcast Using This Tool): A free and simple option for broadcasting any audio source.
• Audio Hijack: Paid software for creating your own internet radio station with live streaming capabilities.
• RocketBroadcaster (Free): A feature-rich option with VST plugin compatibility and its own streaming service (also streams to popular servers).
• MIXX (Free and Open Source): This DJ software allows multi-source mixing, effects, and vinyl control. Ideal for music-focused stations with a live host.
• Traktor: A professional DJ software with built-in streaming to various platforms. Great for music-based stations with live performances (video and audio streaming possible).

Broadcast live from Traktor!

• How to broadcast from Traktor: https://livesets.com/how-it-works
• Traktor official documentation: https://www.native-instruments.com/ni-tech-manuals/traktor-pro-manual/en/welcome-to-traktor

This guide provides a starting point. Remember, many streaming services offer detailed tutorials on their platforms. With the right tools and a little research, you’ll be broadcasting your voice to the world in no time!

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