Before you set out for a remote broadcast you’ll need to have a few things preprared.
Setting up the Streaming
You’ll need to download and install Broadcast Using This Tool. The download link is here.
Here is the stream connection information you’ll need to add under Settings >> Main >> Server >> Edit:
address: a6.asurahosting.com
Port: 6985
Password: 62Yorkstreet
Mountpoint: /
Icecast user: chma
Set up Audio for Rodecaster
You’ll need to change you system audio input to Rodecaster, once it’s connected to your computer.
Download Rode Central to use the Rodepodcaster II as an audio device.
You’ll beed to Select “RODECaster Pro II Main Stereo” for both the Input and Output under your main sound settings (Black Apple >> System Settings >> Sound.
Also make sure that BUTT settings under Settings>>Audio are set to Primary Audio Device “RODECaster Pro II Main Stereo” and the Streaming option is set to “OGG/VORBIS Left 1/Right 2”.
Monitor the Stream
You’ll want to monitor the stream to make sure it’s working, prior to going live. A smartphone works great to test. Please remember that there might be as much as a 30sec delay. You can find the stream link by visiting chmafm.com, scroll to the bottom of any page to the “Staff Login”. On our Staff Login in page select Remote Stream. Here’s the stream link:
https://a6.asurahosting.com:6980/radio.mp3
Please be considerate of other shows that might use the remote stream, Jack (Thursdays 7-9pm) and Kevinique (Sundays 5pm) also use the remote stream to broadcast their shows.
Channels on the Rodecaster
The RodePodcaster II is currently setup for Channels 1 and 2 to be dynamaics mics, Channel 3 is set to condenser (with 48v, phanton power) for an Audience Mic for Panels. Channel 4 is set to line input to receive a signal from another mixed, like a Panel feed. Channel 5 is the audio from the connected computer and Channel 6 is the Fx Channel.
Warner: be careful that none of the red and green lights at the bottom of the channel faders are brighter than normal. These are the solo/mute buttons and will stop audio from being passed through the other channels.
Connecting
To connect to the remote stream, simply press the “Play” button in BUTT main page. You’ll see a “Stream Time” with a duration clock that confirms you’ve connected the stream.
Connecting to the Broadcast
To Broadcast the stream you’ll need to insert the remote broadcast stream link into Myriad.
A 2 hour stream media item is Media Item “9051” 2 hr Remote Stream. You can preprogram this into the Myriad log, or manually insert it. Just drag and drop the Media Item into the log, then press “Play” in Myriad and Myriad will switch over to the stream. When done, you can just press “Play” again and Myriad will move out of the stream and into the next programming.
It’s suggested to have a playlist available and start the stream with music from your remote setup.
You are now able to use the Rodecaster as a complete broadcast console.
