Technical Track

Technical Skills Track

Master the technology behind professional broadcasting. Learn server setup, streaming software configuration, and technical optimization from beginner to advanced level.

12 Courses

50+ Lessons

8 Hours

Total Duration

Certificate

Upon Completion

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Complete Course Curriculum

From basic setup to advanced optimization techniques

Shoutcast Audio Server Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Shoutcast technology
  • Server types and hosting options
  • Control panel navigation
  • Creating your first radio stream
  • Understanding bitrates and codecs
6 lessons 45 minutes

AutoDJ Configuration & Management

  • AutoDJ setup and activation
  • Uploading and organizing music
  • Playlist creation strategies
  • Crossfade and transition settings
  • Scheduling and automation
5 lessons 50 minutes

OBS Studio for Video Streaming

  • OBS Studio installation and setup
  • Scene and source configuration
  • Optimal encoding settings
  • RTMP server connection
  • Stream quality optimization
7 lessons 60 minutes

Mixxx DJ Software Setup

  • Mixxx installation (Windows/Mac/Linux)
  • Audio interface configuration
  • Broadcasting settings
  • Library management
  • Live streaming connection
6 lessons 40 minutes

VirtualDJ Professional Setup

  • VirtualDJ licensing and installation
  • Audio and video configuration
  • Shoutcast/Icecast connection
  • Controller mapping
  • Advanced streaming features
5 lessons 45 minutes

Video Streaming Server Setup

  • Video server architecture overview
  • RTMP vs HLS vs WebRTC
  • Resolution and bitrate calculations
  • Low-latency configuration
  • CDN integration basics
6 lessons 55 minutes

Restream Server Configuration

  • Multi-platform streaming architecture
  • Adding streaming destinations
  • YouTube, Twitch, Facebook setup
  • Custom RTMP destinations
  • Monitoring multiple streams
5 lessons 35 minutes

Audio Quality Optimization

  • Understanding audio formats (MP3, AAC, OGG)
  • Bitrate selection strategies
  • Audio normalization techniques
  • Compression and EQ basics
  • Testing audio quality
4 lessons 30 minutes

Network & Bandwidth Management

  • Understanding streaming bandwidth
  • Calculating viewer capacity
  • Network diagnostics tools
  • Troubleshooting buffering issues
  • Upload speed optimization
4 lessons 35 minutes

Security & Access Control

  • Password protection setup
  • DJ account management
  • Stream access restrictions
  • SSL/TLS for secure streaming
  • Preventing unauthorized access
4 lessons 30 minutes

Analytics & Monitoring

  • Real-time listener statistics
  • Understanding analytics dashboards
  • Peak listening times analysis
  • Geographic listener data
  • Export and reporting tools
3 lessons 25 minutes

Troubleshooting & Support

  • Common technical issues
  • Connection troubleshooting
  • Audio/video sync problems
  • Performance optimization
  • Getting technical support
5 lessons 40 minutes

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