AzuraCast Quick Start Tips for New Broadcasters

🔴 Going Live (Real‑Time Broadcast)

1. Open Station Dashboard → Streamer/DJ Accounts and create your DJ login.
2. In your broadcast app (e.g., BUTT, Mixxx, PlayIt Live):
   • Enter Host, Port, Mount/Stream Path and your DJ password.
   • Choose the correct Codec/Bitrate (MP3/AAC; 128–192 kbps is common).
3. Click Connect. AutoDJ will fade and your live show takes over.

Docs: Streamers & DJs • Supported software

🎶 Creating Playlists (AutoDJ)

1. Go to Media → Music Files and upload your tracks.
2. Open Playlists → Add Playlist. Choose a type:
   • General Rotation – all‑day music mix.
   • Scheduled – time‑specific shows.
   • Once per X Songs/Minutes – jingles, ads, IDs.
3. Assign tracks to the playlist and Save/Enable.

Docs: Playlists Guide • Media Management

🎧 Using WebDJ (From Your Browser)

1. Open Station Dashboard → WebDJ.
2. Allow browser access to your microphone (and optionally system audio).
3. Load or drag‑drop local tracks/jingles, cue your mic, then click Connect.

Docs: Live streaming basics

📊 Checking Listeners & History

• Reports → Listeners: current listeners, unique count, peaks.
• Reports → Performance: station statistics and trends.
• Reports → Song Playback: what played and when.

📂 Organising Media Like a Pro

• Use folders (Genre/Show/Jingles) and clean filenames.
• Edit metadata (title/artist) so reports and requests look great.
• Tag jingles/IDs in their own playlist with Once per X Songs.

⚡ Quick Pro Tips

• Rehearse a shadow show before your first live stream.
• Keep a bed music track ready at low volume for talk breaks.
• Schedule legal IDs every 30 minutes via playlist rules.
• If something breaks, check Logs and the Troubleshooting page.