How to Customize Your Radio Station in AzuraCast Print

AzuraCast provides a flexible and powerful way to customize your online radio station, allowing you to fine-tune its branding, playback settings, and automation. This guide walks you through key customization options available in AzuraCast.

Step 1: Update Your Station Profile

The station profile settings allow you to personalize your station’s name, description, and more.

How to Edit Your Station Profile:

1. Log in to your AzuraCast panel.
2. Click Manage next to your station under the Station Overview section.
3. Navigate to Profile > View Profile.
4. Update the following fields:
   • Station Name – Displayed on the web player and public radio directories.
   • Description – A short summary of your station.
   • Genre – The type of music or content your station plays.
   • Website URL – If you have a dedicated website, enter its link.
5. Click Save Changes to apply your updates.

Step 2: Customize Your Station Branding

To enhance your station’s appearance, you can upload a custom logo and set a color theme.

How to Add a Logo and Artwork:

1. Go to Profile > View Profile.
2. Scroll to the Branding & Media section.
3. Upload a Station Logo and a Default Cover Image for tracks without album art.
4. Click Save Changes.

Step 3: Configure Stream Settings

Your stream settings determine how your station broadcasts audio to listeners.

How to Adjust Stream Settings:

1. Navigate to Profile > Broadcasting Service.
2. Modify the following:
   • Bitrate – Adjust audio quality (e.g., 128kbps for standard streaming, 320kbps for high quality).
   • Mount Points – Configure different streams (MP3, AAC, OGG).
   • Listener Limits – Set a maximum number of concurrent listeners.
3. Click Save Changes to apply updates.

Step 4: Personalize the Web Player

AzuraCast includes a built-in web player for your station, which you can customize.

How to Edit the Web Player Settings:

1. Go to Public Page Settings.
2. Enable or disable the built-in web player.
3. Modify Player Display Options (e.g., autoplay, dark mode).
4. Click Save Changes.

To embed the player on your website, copy the Embed Code and paste it into your site’s HTML.

Step 5: Set Up Custom Playlists and Jingles

Custom playlists and jingles help make your station unique.

How to Create a Playlist:

1. Go to Media > Playlists.
2. Click Create New Playlist and enter a name.
3. Select a Playlist Type (e.g., General Rotation, Scheduled, Once Per X Songs).
4. Upload or assign audio files.
5. Click Save Changes.

How to Add Jingles and Station IDs:

• Upload short audio clips under Media > Upload Media.
• Assign them to a Jingles/Station IDs playlist.
• Adjust Playlist Scheduling to play jingles at set intervals.

Step 6: Configure AutoDJ Settings

AutoDJ ensures a continuous stream of music when live broadcasting isn’t active.

How to Customize AutoDJ:

1. Go to AutoDJ Settings.
2. Adjust options such as:
   • Crossfade Duration – Smooth transition between songs.
   • Normalizing Volume – Keep audio levels consistent.
   • Shuffle Mode – Randomize song playback.
3. Click Save Changes.

Step 7: Set Up Custom DJ & Streamer Accounts

If multiple DJs or hosts contribute to your station, set up individual accounts for them.

How to Add a DJ/Streamer:

1. Go to Streamers/DJs.
2. Click Create New Streamer.
3. Enter their DJ Name, Stream Username, and Password.
4. Define their Schedule and Permissions.
5. Click Save Changes.

DJs can log in separately and broadcast live using their credentials.

Step 8: Enable Listener Interaction

Engage with your listeners through song requests and social media links.

How to Enable Requests:

1. Go to Profile > Public Page Settings.
2. Enable Allow Song Requests.
3. Click Save Changes.

How to Add Social Media Links:

• Enter your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube URLs under Station Profile.
• These links will appear on your public station page.