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Choose broadcasting software for your Lusch Audio stream
Choose a broadcaster around the audio you already use, then check that it supports your rental’s connection and encoding settings.
Reviewed · Follow the instructions supplied with your own rental.
Start with your sound source
- Mixing DJ decks: choose software with the deck and broadcast controls you need.
- Microphone or mixer output: choose an encoder that receives that input.
- Music and voice from separate applications: plan the capture or mixing path as well as the encoder.
- Scheduled station playback: consider whether server-side AutoDJ or your existing station software fits the job.
Compare the options
| Software | When it fits and what to check |
|---|---|
| Winamp | Existing Windows Winamp playback. Use a compatible SHOUTcast Source DSP; check versions and microphone routing. |
| SAM Broadcaster | An existing station or music library workflow. Confirm your edition includes external streaming encoders. |
| Mixxx | DJ mixing with built-in live broadcasting. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux; check your microphone mix. |
| BUTT | Encoding microphone, mixer or routed audio on Windows, macOS or Linux. It does not play music files itself. |
| VirtualDJ | A DJ mixing workflow using its Radio Server option. The vendor manual specifies Pro Infinity or Pro Monthly for radio-server broadcasting. |
| Audio Hijack | Mac application and input-device capture organised into a session with a Broadcast block. |
| Rocket Broadcaster | Windows application audio and microphone capture with a stream connection test. Check your edition’s encoding limits. |
Before installing or changing software
Check the vendor’s current operating-system support, licence and encoder features. Start with the application you understand if it meets your needs. A different application will not correct missing rental credentials or an untested audio path.
Make a small test
- Choose the matching setup guide above.
- Enter the connection details supplied for your rental.
- Test music and voice at the broadcaster’s meters.
- Ask a separate listener to check the supplied URL, then test the Second Life parcel.
Vendor references
Mixxx · BUTT · Spacial · VirtualDJ broadcasting · Audio Hijack manual · Rocket Broadcaster · Winamp desktop help.