Centova Cast

How do I find my HTTPS stream URL? All of our Centova Cast services include a free port 80 proxy, which is available via HTTPS. Your HTTPS URL will be in this format: https://stationusername.radioca.st Simply replace ‘stationusername’ with your station’s Centova Cast username. For example, if your station username is ‘freshradio’, the HTTPS URL will be… Logging into Centova Cast Great! You’ve just ordered your Centova Cast service and it has now been created and activated. We need to get you logged in – just follow the easy steps below. First, log in to the client area here. Then, click ‘My Services’ under the ‘Services’ header on the top navigation… Auto DJ FAQ What is a bit rate? A bitrate is the how many bits are used per second to encode the song. The lower this is the lower the quality of the song. In MP3 the most used quality is 128kbps. MP3 can go up to 320kbps but this is not suggested…. Broadcasting Live (Centova Cast) The correct connection information and encoder configuration settings to use to broadcast live depends on if your AutoDJ is enabled or not – in this article, we will explain how to broadcast live for both scenarios. Please note, all of the connection settings found here, such as server hostname, port,… Centova Cast FAQ What stream URL do I need to submit to internet radio directories?Most directories need direct stream links, these generally play directly in your browser when clicked. You can find your direct stream link under the “Quick Links” page in Centova Cast. Some examples of direct stream links are below: http://server.shout… Creating Your Playlists Centova Cast offers mulitple options for playlist creation using the handy Playlist Management system. When you click ‘Create Playlist’, you’ll be shown a window of options which allow you to configure your playlist exactly how you wish to use it. General rotation – These are general playlists that are used… Enabling the AutoDJ (CentovaCast) Enabling the AutoDJ for your CentovaCast service is very straightforward – simply follow the steps listed in this article. First, make sure you have stopped your server! Once your server has been stopped, head to the Settings page, found under the Configuration header on the left hand side of CentovaCast…. How to change the stream bitrate (CentovaCast) Changing the bitrate of your CentovaCast stream is a very straightforward process – this guide will show you how. Please note this only applies when the AutoDJ is enabled on your station. If the AutoDJ is disabled, your stream bitrate will be determined by your encoder or broadcast software.  First,… Uploading your music (Centova Cast) What is FTP?FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and is essentially used for transferring files over the internet. This is useful for when you want to upload media files to Centova Cast quickly and easily. Software allows you to log into your Centova Cast account remotely and drag/drop files from…