Looking for a new way to broadcast live? Look no further, LadioCast is an ideal solution for those who want to broadcast via a microphone and mix in music.
This software is compatible with Mac, you can download it here:
Setting up
To start, open LadioCast and head to the top bar to Streamer > Streamer 1 > Icecast.
You’ll then have to enter your station’s details, which can be found under the Live tab of your Radio Manager.
Under connection, fill in the corresponding information:
- Host: live.radioking.com
- Port: 80
- Mount: Mounting point
- User: Username
- Password: Your password
- Stream name: Radio Name
- Web URL: Listening link (found in the widgets section of your Radio Manager)
You can also complete additional information such as the genre or a description.
Next step, move on to Encoding and fill out the details:
- Format: MP3
- Sample Rate: 44100
- Bitrate Mode: Constant
- Bitrate: 128kbps
- Quality Level: 3
- Channel: Stereo
Now head over to the Metadata tab. In the Song info, you’ll be able to add a live show name that will appear for your listeners on your radio station, player and mobile app as you broadcast live.
Then click on update.
In the Mixer, check that your input device is connected to a microphone and that it’s working with the green sound bar moving.
If you don’t own a microphone don’t worry, simply select built-in microphone to use the one on your computer.
Note: You can add and manage devices in here like a mixer or multiple microphones
When you are ready to go live, click connect on LadioCast.
After roughly 10 seconds, you should see your details update in the dashboard of your Radio Manager.
You’re now up and broadcasting live!
