SAM Broadcaster is a powerful, professional broadcasting application used by many established internet radio stations. It combines playlist automation, live mixing, crossfading, and encoding in one package, which makes it a step up from simpler tools. This guide explains how to connect SAM Broadcaster to your Disoh radio server so you can broadcast with its full feature set.
Before you begin #
Collect your server connection details from your radio control panel, as you will enter them into SAM’s encoder settings:
- Servertype: SHOUTcast of Icecast.
- Hostname or IP and port.
- Wachtwoord invoeren.
- Voor Icecast is de koppelpunt.
Setting up the encoder #
SAM Broadcaster sends audio to your server through an encoder you configure inside the app. To set it up:
- Open SAM Broadcaster and find the Encoders window.
- Add a new encoder and choose the format (for example, MP3) and bitrate.
- Select the server type that matches your server (SHOUTcast or Icecast).
- Enter the server address, port, and password, plus the mount point for Icecast.
- Save the encoder configuration.
Building your playlist and going live #
One of SAM’s strengths is automation. You can load your music into the library, build a queue or rotation, and let it play continuously, while still jumping in for live segments. A typical flow is:
- Import your tracks into the media library.
- Add songs to the playlist or set up a rotation.
- Press play so audio is running through SAM.
- Start the encoder to connect to your server and go live.
- Confirm the stream by opening your listen URL in a player.
Tips for a professional sound #
Use SAM’s crossfading and gain settings to smooth transitions between tracks, and set consistent volume levels so listeners are not adjusting their volume constantly. Choosing a sensible bitrate, such as 128 kbps MP3, keeps quality high while remaining reliable for most listeners.
Problemen oplossen #
- De encoder maakt geen verbinding: verify the server type, address, port, password, and mount point.
- No audio on air: confirm SAM is actually playing and the encoder is started.
- Choppy playback for listeners: lower the bitrate or check your connection.
Hulp nodig? #
If SAM Broadcaster will not connect to your server, our support team can confirm the correct encoder settings over live chat.
