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== Radio News ==
<big>Jan 28 Tripradio changes: there's now a fallback stream which plays music when there's no DJ. As a result, the username is changed to tripradio - the password isn't changed. To get FTP access to upload fallback stream music, pm bod.</big>
== How to apply ==
Send a message to either '''bod''' ,  '''Teknos''' , or '''trainwreck''' on the IRC chat to get the streaming password.
Please also ask in the IRC chat channel #tripradio on Snoonet if you have any other questions.
== Current DJs ==
These people are known to DJ on the radio. Please add yourself to this list.
* Bod - Admin
* trainwreck - Mod
* Teknos - Mod
* DarkTwist
* toastercookie
* Buffalooney
* serodr0nin
* Borax
* trees
* reality
* DrGonzo
== Requirements for becoming a DJ ==
* Fast, reliable internet connection
* Willing to take requests
* Willing to play music that doesn't suck
== Setting up your streaming software ==
== Setting up your streaming software ==


Here's the details you need to know to setup your streaming software.
Here's the details you need to know to setup your streaming software.


'''The screenshots may be outdated.''' The table below has the correct information.
==== Primary DJ Server ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| '''Server software''' || Icecast
| '''Server software''' || Icecast2
|-
|-
| '''Hostname''' || tripsit.fm ''- not tripsit.me''
| '''Hostname''' || '''radio.tripsit.me'''
|-
|-
| '''Port''' || 8000
| '''Port''' || '''8000'''
|-
|-
| '''Mount point''' || tripradio
| '''Mount point''' || '''/tripradio'''
|-
|-
| '''Username''' || tripradio
| '''Username''' (or "Account") || ''Leave empty [sometimes 'source']''
|-
|-
| '''Password''' || ''Apply to get password''
| '''Password''' || ''[[DJ Application|Apply to get password]]''
|-
|-
| '''Streaming format''' || mp3 only, 128kbit ''- not 320kbit!''
| '''Streaming format''' || '''mp3 only, up to 320kbit!'''
|}
|}
Note: Sometimes the "/" in Mount Point "/tripradio" is not required and added automatically.  If you cannot join, try removing the "/" and try reconnecting.  If that doesn't work, go back and add the "/".  For whatever reason, it can be very finicky sometimes.


==== Example of server settings: ====
==== Example of server settings: ====
'''Note: Use radio.tripsit.me instead of tripsit.fm'''


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Buttsettings.png|butt
File:ButtSettings.png‎|butt
File:Nicecast.png|Nicecast
File:NiceCast1.png‎|Nicecast
File:Screen_Shot_2012-12-02_at_6.35.35_PM.png|Mixxx
File:mixx_dj_settings.png|Mixxx
File: edcast21.png| Edcast with Winamp 1
</gallery>
</gallery>


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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| '''Stream title''' || [TRIPRADIO] - WWW.TRIPSIT.ME - #drugs @ irc.snoonet.org
| '''Stream title''' || [TRIPRADIO] - WWW.TRIPSIT.ME - #drugs @ irc.tripsit.me
|-
|-
| '''Stream description''' || ''Your IRC nickname''
| '''Stream description''' || ''Your IRC nickname''
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Buttmeta.png|butt metadata
File:Buttmeta.png|butt metadata
File:Nicecastmeta.png|Nicecast metadata
File:Nicecastmeta.png|‎|Nicecast metadata
File: edcast1.png| Edcast with Winamp metadata
File: edcast3.png| Edcast with Winamp metadata2
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Basic guide to DJing ==
== Basic guide to DJing ==


If you are totally new to DJing, here's what you need to know:
If you are totally new to DJing, here's what you need to know and several different programs you can use to stream:


* For Mac, I recommend Nicecast. I think its the best one out there and streams meta information.
----


* For Mac and PC, the '''butt''' streaming software is good. However, I do not think meta information can be broadcast:
'''Nicecast - Mac'''
** Download butt here: http://butt.sourceforge.net
* I recommend Nicecast. I think its the best one out there and streams meta information.  You can purchase it or find it elsewhere.
** More info [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/nicecast/ here]
** You can stream from many audio applications, devices and programs.  The program is pretty straightforward user friendly.


* Step 1: Select '''Stereo mix''' as Audio device.
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'''Butt - Mac and PC'''
* '''butt''' streaming software is okay. Meta information often does not broadcast unless its perfect, and Butt crashes on my Mac ALL THE TIME. Butt only streams outbound volume from your built in output so if you have any other audio on the streaming computer, its going to stream out to the radio too.  I don't really prefer Butt, but some people do
** Download butt [http://butt.sourceforge.net here]
 
* For PC: Step 1: Select '''Stereo mix''' as Audio device.
** If Stereo mix isn't available, try [http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm Virtual Audio Cable]
** If Stereo mix isn't available, try [http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm Virtual Audio Cable]
** If you're on Mac OS X, you probably want to use [http://cycling74.com/soundflower-landing-page/ Soundflower] to reroute your audio
* Mac OS X: you probably want to use [http://cycling74.com/soundflower-landing-page/ Soundflower] to reroute your audio. Then open up your application SoundFlowerBed, which will put an icon in your upper toolbar (next to volume, display, synch, etc). Open up soundflowerbed and set Soundflowerbed (2ch) to built in output.


* Step 2: Configure the server as per the server settings above
* Step 2: Configure the server as per the server settings above


* Step 3: Press Play to start streaming.
* Step 3: Press Play to start streaming.
----
'''Edcast with Winamp - PC'''
* Winamp with the Edcast plugin will also allow you to stream from Winamp.  I think you can stream from other applications using Edcast as well
*I used the following [http://www.fastserv.com/kb/article/edcast_winamp_-_easy_steps_to_streaming_to_icecast_or_shoutcast/ walkthrough] and found it easy to use and has a lot of good screenshots
----
'''Mixxx - Mac and PC'''
*Follow the screenshots
* Mixxx can be downloaded [http://www.mixxx.org/download/ here]
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Latest revision as of 03:04, 13 March 2015

Setting up your streaming software

Here's the details you need to know to setup your streaming software.

Primary DJ Server

Server software Icecast2
Hostname radio.tripsit.me
Port 8000
Mount point /tripradio
Username (or "Account") Leave empty [sometimes 'source']
Password Apply to get password
Streaming format mp3 only, up to 320kbit!

Note: Sometimes the "/" in Mount Point "/tripradio" is not required and added automatically. If you cannot join, try removing the "/" and try reconnecting. If that doesn't work, go back and add the "/". For whatever reason, it can be very finicky sometimes.

Example of server settings:

Note: Use radio.tripsit.me instead of tripsit.fm

  • butt

    butt

  • Nicecast

    Nicecast

  • Mixxx

    Mixxx

  • Edcast with Winamp 1

    Edcast with Winamp 1

Required information

All DJs have to set up their streaming client like this:

Stream title [TRIPRADIO] - WWW.TRIPSIT.ME - #drugs @ irc.tripsit.me
Stream description Your IRC nickname
  • butt metadata

    butt metadata

  • Nicecast metadata

    Nicecast metadata

  • Edcast with Winamp metadata

    Edcast with Winamp metadata

  • Edcast with Winamp metadata2

    Edcast with Winamp metadata2

Basic guide to DJing

If you are totally new to DJing, here's what you need to know and several different programs you can use to stream:

Nicecast - Mac

  • I recommend Nicecast. I think its the best one out there and streams meta information. You can purchase it or find it elsewhere.
    • More info here
    • You can stream from many audio applications, devices and programs. The program is pretty straightforward user friendly.

Butt - Mac and PC

  • butt streaming software is okay. Meta information often does not broadcast unless its perfect, and Butt crashes on my Mac ALL THE TIME. Butt only streams outbound volume from your built in output so if you have any other audio on the streaming computer, its going to stream out to the radio too. I don't really prefer Butt, but some people do
  • For PC: Step 1: Select Stereo mix as Audio device.
  • Mac OS X: you probably want to use Soundflower to reroute your audio. Then open up your application SoundFlowerBed, which will put an icon in your upper toolbar (next to volume, display, synch, etc). Open up soundflowerbed and set Soundflowerbed (2ch) to built in output.
  • Step 2: Configure the server as per the server settings above
  • Step 3: Press Play to start streaming.

Edcast with Winamp - PC

  • Winamp with the Edcast plugin will also allow you to stream from Winamp. I think you can stream from other applications using Edcast as well
  • I used the following walkthrough and found it easy to use and has a lot of good screenshots

Mixxx - Mac and PC

  • Follow the screenshots
  • Mixxx can be downloaded here
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