Broadcasting using MIXXX is a great way to broadcast live music or your own voice across the Internet. This program has all the great tools and functions you'll need to broadcast right from your computer. To set up your station to use MIXXX simply follow these instructions and you'll be up and broadcasting in no time.
Add broadcast settings to Mixxx. Before we get started, Sign up for a FREE account. After you have signed up, proceed to the first step of this.
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1) Download & Install MIXXX
Download the MIXXX software from http://www.mixxx.org/download/ and Install MIXXX to your computer using the default settings
Download the MIXXX software from http://www.mixxx.org/download/ and Install MIXXX to your computer using the default settings
2) Download the MP3 Lame Encoder To begin streaming MP3 audio using MIXXX on windows follow the following quick steps: Download LAME 3.98.4 binaries from http://lame.bakerweb.biz/. The ZIP file will contain both x86 and x64 DLL files.
3) Install the MP3 Lame Encoder
If you have the 32-bit version of windows copy libmp3lame.dll from the x86 folder
to your MIXXX folder Rename the DLL to lame_enc.dll
If you have the 64-bit version of windows copy libmp3lame.dll from the x64 folder
to your MIXXX folder Rename the DLL to lame_enc.dll
If you have the 32-bit version of windows copy libmp3lame.dll from the x86 folder
to your MIXXX folder Rename the DLL to lame_enc.dll
If you have the 64-bit version of windows copy libmp3lame.dll from the x64 folder
to your MIXXX folder Rename the DLL to lame_enc.dll
Mixvibes cross compatible controllers for computer. *Do NOT use other versions of the LAME encoder or MIXXX will show an error while broadcasting and remember to rename*
Once you've completed the installation process you'll be ready to prepare your station for live broadcasting. Following these quick steps will have you broadcasting in just minutes.
4) Go to your Caster.FM control panel and log in securely.
5) Click the button labeled “Start Server”
This is the information you'll need about your server to connect it to MIXXX.
This is the information you'll need about your server to connect it to MIXXX.
Your server is now running, but before you can broadcast you need to configure MIXXX by performing the following steps:
6) Open MIXXX
Once it is open go to Options>Preferences or simply press CTRL+P and Choose “Live Broadcasting” tab
Once it is open go to Options>Preferences or simply press CTRL+P and Choose “Live Broadcasting” tab
7) Fill in the settings as follows:
◦ select “Enable Live Broadcasting”
◦ Type: Icecast 2
◦ Mount: /listen.mp3
◦ Host: Server IP from your dashboard
◦ Port: Port from your dashboard
◦ Log in: source (from your dashboard, Careful: This is case sensitive)
◦ Password: Password from your dashboard
◦ Bitrate: 64 or 128kbps
◦ Format: MP3
◦ Channels: Stereo
◦ select “Enable Live Broadcasting”
◦ Type: Icecast 2
◦ Mount: /listen.mp3
◦ Host: Server IP from your dashboard
◦ Port: Port from your dashboard
◦ Log in: source (from your dashboard, Careful: This is case sensitive)
◦ Password: Password from your dashboard
◦ Bitrate: 64 or 128kbps
◦ Format: MP3
◦ Channels: Stereo
8)Start Broadcasting:
You are now ready to begin broadcasting. Simply click Options>“Enable Live Broadcasting” and wait for connection. anything you play from MIXXX will be streamed live to all your listeners!
You are now ready to begin broadcasting. Simply click Options>“Enable Live Broadcasting” and wait for connection. anything you play from MIXXX will be streamed live to all your listeners!
Live Broadcasting in Mixxx allow you to stream your mix over the Internet tolisteners around the world.
9.1. Streaming Servers¶
Online Broadcasting
Mixxx allows you to feed your audio stream directly toShoutcast and Icecast streaming servers.Depending on the number of listeners, streaming audio requires a significantamount of bandwidth. Streaming servers provide the required bandwidth andbroadcast the stream to your listeners. A popular free streaming service isCaster.fm. A review of several free and paid streamhosts is available atbroadcastingworld.net.
Mixxx as client-side streaming source broadcasting to anremote streaming server¶
For experienced users, it may be interesting to set up your own local streamingserver. This turns your personal computer into a radio station and listenersconnect directly to your server. Mixxx as a streaming source does not need torun on the same computer as your streaming server. However, professionalstations often run the streaming source on the same computer as the streamingserver for stability and reliability reasons. Keep in mind that if want tostream audio to a significant number of listeners, you’ll need enoughbandwidth. Read theShoutcast documentationorIcecast documentation for server setupinstructions.
Mixxx as client-side streaming source broadcasting to anlocal streaming server¶
9.2. Configuring Mixxx¶
Start by supplying Mixxx with all information needed to establish a connectionto the streaming server:
- Open Preferences ‣ Live Broadcasting.
- Insert the settings following the descriptions in theLive Broadcasting Preferences
- Click OK
- Go to Options ‣ Enable Live Broadcasting or usethe Application shortcuts to start broadcasting.
9.3. Live Broadcasting Preferences¶
Server Connection
- Type: Select the type of streaming server you want to connect with.
- Host: You can enter the host as either a host name or an IP address.
- Login: As provided by your streaming server provider. Without this, youwill not connect successfully to the server. The default password forIcecast is
source
while the default password for Shoutcast isadmin
. - Mount: A mount point is a unique name identifying a particular stream.For Shoutcast Download ableton live 9 full free mac. it is not necessary to specify a mount point. The setting mustnot be blank if you are using Icecast. Try the default
/mount
or/live
. If you haven’t been given a specific mount point you can usuallymake one up. It always begins with a/
(slash) followed by a text withoutany special characters in it. - Port: As provided by your streaming server provider. Most servers use thedefault port 8000.
- Password: As provided by your streaming server provider, unless you runyour own radio server. It is required to establish the connection to theserver and to start the broadcast.
Warning
Do not enter a URL as the host!
http://example.com:8000
does not work. Use example.com
in the Host fieldand 8000
in the Port field instead.Stream Setting
- Public stream: If enabled, this option adds your radio station to theShoutcast/Icecast directory.
- Enable UTF-8 metadata: If enabled, this option fixes broken accented andforeign language symbols in metadata, assuming the streaming providerhas configured the server to support UTF-8 metadata.
- Stream name: So, what’s the name of your show?
- Website: The website you would like your listeners to visit.
- Description: Enter your DJ name and a short tagline.
- Genre: List the main genres you play. This attracts search hits on streamdirectories. Genre must not be blank.
Encoding
- Bitrate: Selecting a bitrate of 128 or 160 kbps is commonand provides sufficient quality to your listeners. Higher bitrates will use alarger chunk in your Internet connection bandwidth to stream and for yourlisteners to receive the stream.
- Format: Mixxx supports streaming to Icecast servers either in MP3or Ogg Vorbis format, streaming to Shoutcast servers is supported inMP3 format.
Custom metadata
By default, Mixxx broadcasts artist and title information of the files that youplay to your listeners. You can disable this feature and use your own custommetadata. For technical reasons, broadcasting artist and title information isnot supported for OGG streams.
- Enable custom metadata: Toggles custom metadata on and off.
- Artist: Insert your custom artist metadata here, your DJ name for example.
- Title: Insert your custom title metadata here.
Note
Due to licensing restrictions, MP3 streaming is not enabled bydefault. For information on how to enable MP3 streaming, go tothe chapter Activate MP3 streaming support.
9.3.1. Icecast vs. Shoutcast¶
Both essentially serve the same purpose. An Icecast server can stream eitherMP3 or Ogg Vorbis. However, although Ogg is more efficient andeffective (you get higher-fidelity sound than MP3 at lower data rates) not allplayers can play Ogg streams. As a result MP3 is probably a safe choice unlessyou know your listeners can hear an Ogg stream successfully.
9.3.2. Broadcast directories¶
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Generally your streaming server host adds your radio station to theShoutcast/Icecast directory, if you enable the Public Stream optionin Preferences ‣ Live Broadcasting ‣ Stream Settings.
Radio Streaming Prices
- Shoutcast radio directory: www.shoutcast.com
- Icecast radio directory: dir.xiph.org
Often streaming hosts will run their own directories. Check your host’s FAQ to find out.If you want to promote your streaming radio station even more, register atservices like streamfinder.com. An overviewof different internet radio directories is available atshoutcheap.com
9.4. Troubleshooting¶
- If you have trouble connecting to your streaming server, check theconfiguration in the Live Broadcasting Preferences.
- You may need the LAME libraries to stream in MP3. SeeActivate MP3 streaming support.
- You may have selected the Ogg Vorbis format that is unsupported byShoutcast servers.
- You may need to check your firewall settings. Both Icecast and Shoutcast usetwo ports. If you are streaming on a port (for example, port 8000) then youneed to open up the next port (port 8001) as well.
- You may need to configure port forwarding if you are behind a router or yourrouter will block requests to your streaming port (for example, port 8000)
9.5. Activate MP3 streaming support¶
Due to licensing restrictions, MP3 streaming is not enabled by default.In order to enable MP3 streaming you must install the LAME MP3codec Djay pro lisense key. yourself. The following section explains how you can do that.
Hint
If you have activated MP3 streaming support, you’ll be also able torecord your mixes in MP3 format. Go to the chapterRecording your Mix for more information.
9.5.1. Activate MP3 streaming support on Windows¶
To activate MP3 streaming on Windows, follow these steps:
- Download LAME 3.98.4 binaries from http://lame.bakerweb.biz/.The download includes versions for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
- Unpack the downloaded archive. You need a utility for manipulating archiveslike the free 7zip.
- If you have the 32-bit version of Mixxx, copy the file
libmp3lame.dll
from thex86
folder to the location you haveinstalled Mixxx, for exampleC:ProgramFilesMixxx
- Alternatively, if you have the 64-bit version of Mixxx, copy the file
libmp3lame.dll
from thex64
folder to the location you haveinstalled Mixxx - Rename
libmp3lame.dll
tolame_enc.dll
in the folder whereyou have installed Mixxx - Restart Mixxx
Hint
A common mistake when going through the process is not copying only
libmp3lame.dll
from the LAME zip file and then renaming thatfile to lame_enc.dll
. It’s deceiving but there is a file namedlame_enc.dll
in the LAME zip file. You don’t want that file!Also, make sure the version of LAME you use (x86=32-bit vs. x64=64-bit)matches the version of Mixxx you use. Select Help ‣About to find out whether you have installed the 32-bit or 64-bitversion of Mixxx.Warning
Some websites like Audacityprovide lame binaries too. Do not use these versions orMixxx will show an error when activating live broadcasting and yourstream will fail.
9.5.2. Activate MP3 streaming support on Mac OS X¶
9.5.2.1. Method A: Download¶
To activate MP3 streaming on Mac OS X, follow these steps:
- Download LAME 3.98.4 Intel(Mac OS X 10.5+ 32-bit & 64-bit)
- Double-click on the downloaded zip file to unpack the file and you’ll getan installer package file
- Double-click on the installer package file and follow the step-by-stepinstructions in the installer
- Restart Mixxx
9.5.2.2. Method B: Macports¶
Another easy way to activate MP3 streaming is to use MacPorts which is a repository manager (like apt on Debian/Ubuntu) forOpen Source software. Having installed this piece of software, installing MP3support is rather simple.
- Open a terminal and type the following commands:
- Restart Mixxx
9.5.3. Activate MP3 streaming support on Linux¶
On Ubuntu and GNU/Linux-based operating systems MP3 streams can be activated byinstalling the package
libmp3lame
. Dependent on your Linux distributionthe package might be slightly named different such as lame
.- Open a terminal and type the following commands:
- Restart Mixxx