Audio Server Setup

How to Set Up Your Audio Stream Server

Go live in minutes using Mixxx or VirtualDJ. This guide covers both Option A (direct live) and Option B (live over AutoDJ) so your music never stops.

~15 minutes Beginner Audio up to 320 kbps 99.9% Uptime

Step 1 — Download & Install Mixxx

Mixxx is free, open-source DJ software that supports direct broadcasting to your audio stream server.

Visit the Shoutcast Net Download Page and download Mixxx.
Launch Mixxx on your computer.
Click Options → Preferences.
Go to the Sound Hardware tab:
- Set Sample Rate to 48000 Hz
- Set Audio Buffer to 85.3 ms
Click Apply and OK.

Step 2 — Configure Live Broadcasting

In Mixxx, click Options → Preferences → Live Broadcasting tab. Choose the option that matches how you want to broadcast:

Option A — Direct Live (AutoDJ OFF)

Use when you want full manual control

TYPE	`Shoutcast 1`
HOST	`[YOUR SERVER HOST]`
LOGIN	`(Leave empty)`
MOUNT	`(Leave empty)`
PORT	`[YOUR PORT]`
PASSWORD	`[YOUR PASSWORD]`
BITRATE	`192 kbps`
FORMAT	`MP3`
CHANNELS	`Stereo`

Your server credentials are in your welcome email and control panel.

Option B — Live Over AutoDJ Recommended

AutoDJ resumes automatically when you disconnect

TYPE	`Shoutcast 1`
HOST	`[YOUR SERVER HOST]`
LOGIN	`(Leave empty)`
MOUNT	`(Leave empty)`
PORT	`[YOUR AUTODJ PORT]`
PASSWORD	`[YOUR AUTODJ PASSWORD]`
BITRATE	`192 kbps`
FORMAT	`MP3`
CHANNELS	`Stereo`

The AutoDJ port and password are separate from the direct port. Find both in your control panel under EDIT.

Where to find your credentials: Log into your control panel → click EDIT on your server. You will see both the direct port/password and the AutoDJ port/password listed.

Step 3 — Load Music & Go Live

Click Apply and OK in Mixxx Preferences.
Load your music files into the Mixxx playlist.
Start playing a track.
Click Options → Enable Live Broadcasting.
You are now live! If using Option B, AutoDJ will resume automatically when you disconnect.

Step 4 — Verify Your Stream

Open your stream URL in a browser to confirm it's broadcasting:

Web Browser (recommended)

https://[YOUR SERVER HOST]:[YOUR STREAM PORT]/stream

Virtual Worlds (Second Life, Alife)

Go to World → Parcel Details → Sound → Music URL and paste:

http://[YOUR SERVER HOST]:[YOUR PORT]/stream

Your full stream URL is shown on the HOME page of your control panel.

Alternative: Stream with VirtualDJ

VirtualDJ also supports direct broadcasting. Click the BROADCAST button (microphone icon in the toolbar) → Add new server (+) → select Shoutcast v1.

Option A — Direct (AutoDJ OFF)

Server / Host	`[YOUR SERVER HOST]`
Port	`[YOUR PORT]`
Password	`[YOUR PASSWORD]`
Mount	`(Leave empty)`
Bitrate	`192 kbps / MP3`

Option B — Live Over AutoDJ Recommended

Server / Host	`[YOUR SERVER HOST]`
Port	`[YOUR AUTODJ PORT]`
Password	`[YOUR AUTODJ PASSWORD]`
Mount	`(Leave empty)`
Bitrate	`192 kbps / MP3`

VirtualDJ Note: Broadcasting requires an active Pro Infinity or Home Plus VirtualDJ license to enable the broadcast feature.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Connect to Server

Double-check your HOST, PORT, and PASSWORD — copy from your control panel, don't type manually.
Make sure your firewall allows outbound connections on your server port.
Disable any VPN — some VPNs block streaming ports.
If using Option B (AutoDJ), confirm AutoDJ is running first (HOME → START).

Listeners Hear Silence or Cutting Out

Verify Mixxx is actually playing a track (deck is running).
Check your upload speed — you need at least 1.5× your bitrate (e.g. 288 kbps upload for 192 kbps stream).
Use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi for stable upload.

Wrong Bitrate or Format Mismatch

Your server plan defines the maximum bitrate. Do not exceed it.
Use MP3 format for widest device compatibility (Shoutcast 1 protocol).
Set channels to Stereo for best audio quality.

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