💻 SonicPanel Functions and Features: Mastering Your Radio Stream Control

▶️ Core Stream Management Tools

The first things you see in SonicPanel are the tools you need to instantly manage your broadcast status and connection details.

Stream Status and Control

This is your “power button.” You can start, stop, or restart your stream server with a single click. This is crucial for maintenance or switching between different broadcast modes.

• **Quick Actions:** Instantly confirm if your stream is **Online** or **Offline**.
• **Connection Details:** View your essential broadcast information, including the Server IP, Port, and Password, which you need for external live broadcasting software (like OBS or Winamp).

Broadcast Source Switching (Auto-DJ vs. Live)

SonicPanel excels at managing the source of your audio. You can seamlessly switch between two modes:

🎵 Auto-DJ and Playlist Organization

The integrated Auto-DJ features are what make SonicPanel truly powerful for automating your schedule and media library.

Media Library and File Manager

This dedicated section allows you to upload all your music, jingles, and pre-recorded shows directly to the hosting server. You can use an intuitive file uploader or even an FTP client for large batches.

Playlist Management

Create and manage different playlists for various times of the day or week. You can set the weight or priority of playlists to control how often specific tracks or jingles are played, creating a professional rotation.

Scheduling and Automation

SonicPanel provides a **Scheduler** tool to automate your broadcast flow. You can:

• **Pre-Scheduled Shows:** Schedule specific playlists to run at set times (e.g., a genre block every Friday evening).
• **Hourly Jingles/IDs:** Schedule jingles to fire automatically at the top of every hour for brand consistency.
• **Automation:** Set up an automatic switch to a specific Auto-DJ playlist if a scheduled live broadcaster fails to connect.

📈 Statistics, Security, and Audience Growth

Beyond playing music, a good control panel helps you understand and grow your audience.

Real-Time Listener Statistics

SonicPanel provides detailed stats essential for reporting to licensing bodies or potential advertisers:

Website Widgets and Player Generation

SonicPanel offers tools to easily integrate your stream with your website (the one you host with **Online Audience**!). You can generate embed codes for:

• **Web Players:** Ready-to-use audio players that display song titles and volume controls.
• **Now Playing Widgets:** Simple code to display the current track information on any page of your site.

Pro Tip: Use the Geo-Blocking features in SonicPanel to restrict your stream access to specific countries, which can help manage complex international licensing requirements.