Understanding how to use master source? - Airtime Support Discussions on Sourcefabric Forum

Jesper J

Hi.

Im having problems understanding how to use the source functionality. I've read the docs, but I dont get how to set what up where.

First Q: As far as I can understand, the three Streams I can set up, is for output ONLY. Is that correct?

Second Q: I have up to three different DJs that should be able to connect. Should I set up a Shoutcast server/channel (depending on shoutcast version) per DJ? They should not be able to connect at the same time - thats why I would set up a SC (shoutcast) server per DJ.

Third Q: The Master Source - I cant seem to figure out what it does, exactly. Does it connect to a certain (shoutcast) server (its a SOURCE, right?) ?

Im a wee bit confuzzled :-) Firewalls, different SC servers - I got that part totally covered. Just need to figure out how and where to set it up :)

Albert FR

First A : you have three by default, but you can add more if you want
(not really easy for the moment to do that, in postgresql, On cc_pref table, look for 'num_of_streams' and change the value.)

Second A : nope, every DJ have the same password, but if you want to open acces to them you need to use Show Source Stream. they can only use it one during a scheduled show

Third A : LiquidSoap is the destination "shoutcast"/"icecast" server

Jesper J

Hi again. Thanks for the quick answer, however - I think i didnt express myself clear enough :)

Concerning the three streams - they are output only, correct?

I'd like to use the "show source" - but what would I send to the DJs? the Airtime IP address/hostname - and what port? master source port? or show source mount? it confuses me.

Concerning the liquidsoap thing - so Airtime offers a shoutcast/icecast compatible server...on port 8000 (default) ? is the one of the master source or show source mounts?

I just cant seem to figure out what to connect to where :)

Albert FR

correct for the three streams :-)

for show source you must use the " Show Source Port "

and, not you must use another port

8000 in your case, is the output port stream, you must choose another one.The allowed range is between 1024 and 49151.

Jesper J

So I send my DJs the information in source port, source mount and source connection url...right? and then they use the username & password as defined under Users (for DJ-type users). Is that right? :D

Regarding the builtin Liquidsoap server - would I then point my listeners to that one? (ip:port) for now, I've used an output stream to an external shoutcast server - but im guessing its not neccessary, as its built in?

Albert FR

yep

an example of things to send :

you radio is at this adress : radio.radio.com
show source port : 8080
username : your name or "source" if empty
password : your password
mount point : playlist.pls

Albert FR

and do the difference between input stream and output stream ;-)

Jesper J · Post edited by Jesper J at 2012-12-04 08:40:29

Username is then taken from airtime DJ Users, right? (when using "show source" ?)

OK - i've tried to follow your instructions (thank you so much, so far!) :)

This is my configuration right now.

master username: jj

master password: 1234

master source port: 8002

master source mount: playlist.pls

(master url is default - the hostname)

show source port: 8006

show source mount: playlist.pls

(source is is default - the hostname)

All ports are opened in firewall.

Right now, the three output streams are disabled.

Im testing with "Mixxx" - which i've set up like this:

Type: Icecast 2 (tried all three options - Icecast 1, 2 and Shoutcast)

Host: the hostname of the Airtime server

Mount: playlist.pls

Login: jj

Password: 1234

Port 8006

While testing it - right now - Mixxx reports that it has connected to the Icecast 2 server - weee. I can see on the airtime server, that the Liquidsoap server is correctly listening on 8006.

I've set up a 10 hour show with the "jj" user as the dj. But "Show SOurce" remains inactive. Hmm?

Jesper J

Odd...the "Show Source" suddently came on - the Listen button doesnt show any streams - is that normal?

Albert FR

oops my bad
I'm to tired ;)

the username and password for show source are the username and the password from yours DJ
I don't know where I am today...

Albert FR

username and password from stream menu are only used for Master Source

Jesper J

Yes - I got that part rollin' now :-) thanks!

But: SHouldnt I be able to listen to my stream by inputting http://hostname:<show source port/mountpoint (eg. http://hostname:8006/playlist.pls) ?

The "Listen" button doesnt show any streams.

Albert FR

nope, it's only an input source, but you can see if the connexion with airtime is available on the web interface.
show source is highlighted

Albert FR

something else
depending of your configuration but try again why not mountpoint (if you using shoutcast, of course)

Jesper J

I eventually got it running according to your instructions! Thank you for your help :-) It has gotten better with the latest release, so I think im good for now :-) Thanks again.

Voisses Tech · Post edited by Voisses Tech at 2014-02-27 19:03:46

There is now a screencast which clearly guides,and works the both the open source and the pro

Found here

http://www.sourcefabric.org/en/resources/screencasts/

Topic
Broadcasting Live with Airtime Pro

Author:Josh McLain

How to broadcast live with Airtime. How to configure your Master and Show source.

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