Winamp with the Shoutcast Plug in. Here are the direct downloads to get you started and below will be the step by step to getting you on your way to becoming an internet broadcaster.
To broadcast SHOUTcast streams, although Winamp version 2.05 and above are capable of broadcasting SHOUTcast streams, we recommend you get the latest version 5.x. The reason we recommend the latest version is due to the fact, as time progresses, new features are added to better accommodate DJs as well as add further functionality to SHOUTcast. In order to take advantage of those features, you would need the newest versions of all the files that enable SHOUTcast support in Winamp. Note that the SHOUTcast DSP does not currently work with Winamp 3.x.
<a href="http://download.nullsoft.com/winamp/client/winamp5541_full_emusic-7plus_en-us.exe" target="_blank"> LATEST WINAMP version.</a>
In order to broadcast to a running SHOUTcast server, you will need the SHOUTcast Source for Winamp 5.x DSP Plug-in, a piece of software which adds SHOUTcast broadcast ability to the Winamp 5.x software. The DSP Plug-in acts as a bridge between your Winamp software and a SHOUTcast DNAS server (which you or a friend need to be running to broadcast). To obtain the latest copy of the plug in, Instructions are included with the installer.
<a href="http://yp.shoutcast.com/downloads/shoutcast-dsp-1-9-0-windows.exe" target="_blank">Shoutcast DSP (Encoders) Plug In</a> [491 KB / Windows All]
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Install the SHOUTcast DSP Broadcasting Tools
Once the download has completed, you will need to install the software. Verify that Winamp is not running before proceeding. Simply open the dsp software installer by double clicking on it in the location you saved it to, and follow the on screen instructions to install. Once you have installed the DSP, start Winamp, open the preferences(CTRL+P) and click on the DSP/Effects subcategory under the Plug-ins tree. Please refer to the picture below:
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Figure 1.1: Preferences: DSP/Effects subcategory.
If you see "Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source DSP v1.9.0" in the right pane, then you have correctly installed the SHOUTcast Broadcast DSP Plug-in.
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When you click the shoutcast plug on the picture above, you'll get another image:
Select your sound card on the INPUT device setting so you can open the settings for Microphone and Mixer if you need to make adjustments there:
Next, set up your Encoders, first with the Encoder click (1) because we only use one encoder, next put in this INFO:
MP3 Encoder
Then 96kbps, 44.100kHz, Stereo (Disregard what you see in the images that is just examples.)
NEXT click on Output and click Connection and input the info requested. (DJ's who are hired with TZER will be PM'd this information for IP, PORT and PASSWORD. (The image is only example and don't put that info in.) When you've filled out that info.
Next click on Yellow pages and put the detailed station info you want showing up on the shoutcast page or Live Stats page:
1. Make sure there is Check in the Make station public.
2. Description is where you put DJName(Radio-TZER)
3. URL = http://www.radio-tzer.net
4. Genre can be whatever music you are playing, or if you want your show title to show up then put it there.
5. AIM, ICQ & IRC, if you have them add them, if you don't leave blank.
6. Make sure there is a Check in Title Streaming. (This means that it will show what song is currently playing, and you want this.)
(Disregard the info in the image below, it's only for example)
Now you are ready to move back to the Winamp Player to learn how to load music into your Library, and use the functions to load a playlist and play mp3's.
When you are going to do a Live Break, make sure your MIC is on and checked in the RECORDING properties in the MIXER area. Then click the mic, or Push to talk to do voice breaks, LOCK talk will hold the mic down, make sure you let up on that after your voice break is done.
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WINAMP INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
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The Media Library
Winamp features a complete Media Library that gives you access and organization over your media content, both online and offline.
The Media Library includes these options in the left pane:
* Dashboard: Serves as an optional homepage portal for the Media Library. Includes links to skins, plugins, video streams, favorites, music news, stored playlists, etc. Please note that Dashboard is still in development, which is why it currently says "Dashboard Beta".
* Now Playing: Shows information or web pages related to the current track, if available...
* Bookmarks: For storing quick links to your favorite online streams.
* History: Keeps track of when and how many times any items (remote streams, local media, etc) are played through Winamp.
* Local Media: Displays files on your computer that you've added to the Media Library.
To add files to your media library, click "Add Media to Library" via the "Library" button, then select a folder that contains the media files you want to add.
o Audio: Displays audio files in the Media Library based on artist, album, or genre.
o Video: Displays video files in the Media Library.
o Smart Views: Create your own Smart Views with the powerful Query Editor.
* Playlists: Allows you to create and import playlists. Playlists added to the Media Library are listed underneath this option.
* Rip & Burn: Lists your CD/DVD Drives and provides the interface for ripping and burning Audio Cds.
* Portables: Lists the portable media devices connected to your computer that Winamp can manage, such as: iPod, Creative Nomad, USB Thumbdrives, PlaysForSure (P4S) and ActiveSync Devices, etc.
* Online Services: Lists SHOUTcast Radio and TV stations that you can search by keyword, bandwidth, and genre. Also lists: AOL Radio with XM streams, Winamp Music and AOL Video streams, In2TV Archives, and more.
* Podcast Directory: Allows you to download or subscribe to audio and video podcasts, either via a predefined list or by manually entering specific RSS Feeds.
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Winamp Playlist Generator
To use the Winamp Playlist Generator feature
1. Right-click items in the Local Media section of the Media Library or in the Playlist Editor window and select "Play tracks similar to..."
On first use, the Playlist Generator dialog will appear and prompt you to Scan your Media Library.
2. Alternatively, go to the Winamp Preferences (Ctrl + P) and navigate to: Plug-ins --> Media Library. Double click Nullsoft Playlist Generator (or highlight it and click the 'Configure' button).
3. In the Winamp Playlist Generator configuration dialog, click the Scan button.
The Playlist Generator will now proceed to scan all the Local Media audio files in your Media Library.
Note: the Scan may take a little while. The more files in your library, the longer the complete scan will take. You can close the Configuration dialog if you wish, by clicking the OK button, and the scan will still continue in the background.
4. Once the Scan is complete, you are now ready to use this feature.
You can now right-click any local music files listed in your Playlist or Media Library and select: Play tracks similar to (title).
5. The Playlist Generator will then add between 10 to 200 (depending on what figure you select in the configuration) acoustically similar tracks to your playlist, starting with the selected file, and will begin playing them.
Note: This feature obeys the "Double click or Enter in Library = Plays or Enqueues selected items" setting in: Prefs --> Media Library -> Library Options.
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Loading Playlists
A playlist lets you keep a list of tracks to play whenever you want.
You get to keep your choice and order of tracks.
To open the Playlist Editor
1. Open the Main or View menu and select Playlist Editor.
To load a playlist
1. Open the File menu and click Open Playlist.
To load a playlist from the Media Library
1. Click the Manage Playlist button and select Open Playlist from Media Library.
2. Or for Classic skins you can right-click the List Opts button to access the same menu.
3. Or right-click on the frame or any blank space in the Main or Playlist windows (or use the Main menu from the top left corner icon) and select Play > Playlist from Media Library.
4. Or open the Media Library window, and load a playlist via the Playlists view.
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Playing MP3 Files
MP3 is the most popular for music on the Internet because its small size and high quality.
To play an MP3 file, do one of the following:
* Drag a file from a folder on your computer to the Winamp main window.
* Click the Open File(s) button
and select a file on your computer.
* Open the File menu and click Open File.
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WHEN YOU ARE DONE, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR WINAMP PLAYER OPEN AS WELL AS THE SHOUTCAST DSP PLUG IN SO THAT YOU CAN MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN CASE YOU START BUFFERING (losing connection to the server - Adjust to a lower bitrate, so from 96k down to 64k no lower then 32k or the quality will SUCK!
