What are the steps necessary to begin setting up a radio show or podcast series schedule on AzuraCast?
How Can I Set Up a Radio Show or Podcast Series Schedule on AzuraCast?
Whether you are launching a podcast or radio show, AzuraCast is a great platform to help host and build your content. This article will provide actionable steps enabling you to set up a radio show or podcast series schedule on AzuraCast quickly and efficiently.
Step 1: Create the Station
Before you set up a radio show or podcast series schedule, you need to create the station. This can be done from the left hand menu of the dashboard of the AzuraCast and selecting ‘Stations.’ Then click on the ‘create a new station’ button. On this page, you will enter the name of the station, the audio bitrate and the quality, and AGPL 3.0 license compliance.
Step 2: Choose a mount point
Mount points are unique URL endpoints used for managing audio stream sends from AzuraCast. To set up a radio show or podcast series schedule on AzuraCast, you must select a mount point. From the station setup page, click the ‘mounts’ button which will direct you to the page where you can setup and manage mount points. Click on ‘Add New Mount’ and choose a mount point.
Step 3: Set up the Scheduling
Once you have setup and configured the station, you can set up the scheduling for your radio show or podcast series. From the station dashboard you can click on the ‘scheduling’ icon appearing in the top right which will direct you to the scheduling page. On this page, you can manage and schedule shows, events, and content for the station.
Step 4: Broadcasting and Streaming
AzuraCast provides users with the ability to broadcast and stream their shows, podcasts, and events. To begin broadcasting and streaming, return to the station dashboard and click on the ‘broadcast’ icon. From here, you can manage and control audio streams, configure an encoder, and access live streaming settings.
Conclusion
Setting up a radio show or podcast series on AzuraCast can be done quickly and intuitively. However, if you need support in completing your project, Free Spirits can help ensure your data is secure and accessible in the cloud. Visit www.freespirits.gr and www.fspirits.com for more information.
