Connecting a Live Encoder to Auto-DJ in CentovaCast

Combining Auto-DJ with live encoder broadcasting allows your station to stay online around the clock
while still supporting live shows. When a presenter goes live, Auto-DJ steps aside.
When the live session ends or disconnects, Auto-DJ automatically resumes playback.

This hybrid setup is the most popular configuration for professional radio stations,
as it provides reliability, flexibility, and built-in fallback protection.
It also enables the use of dedicated DJ accounts with custom permissions and schedules.

Supported Encoder Software

Live shows are broadcast using encoder applications.
Commonly used free encoder options include:

Rocket Broadcaster (Windows)
BUTT – Broadcast Using This Tool (Windows, macOS)
LadioCast (macOS)

Any encoder compatible with Shoutcast or Icecast protocols can be used with CentovaCast.

Preparing CentovaCast for DJ Connections

Begin by signing in to your CentovaCast control panel.
Login credentials are provided via email after account creation,
and direct access is also available through the Client Area.

Ensure that Auto-DJ is enabled and fully configured before proceeding,
as DJ connections rely on Auto-DJ being active.

Creating a DJ Account

DJ accounts allow individual presenters to connect to your stream using their own credentials.
These accounts are managed directly inside CentovaCast.

To create a DJ account, navigate to:

CentovaCast → Configuration → DJs → Create DJ Account

During setup, you will be able to define access permissions and streaming restrictions.

DJ Account Permission Settings

Each DJ account can be assigned specific privileges, allowing you to control
what actions a DJ is allowed to perform.

Tip: Multiple permissions can be selected at once by holding the Ctrl key.

Permission	Function
Start / Stop Stream	Allows control over the streaming server status
Start / Stop Auto-DJ	Allows enabling or disabling Auto-DJ only
Edit Playlists	Grants access to Auto-DJ playlist configuration
Media Library Access	Allows adding or removing audio files
Assign Media to Playlists	Allows newly uploaded files to be placed into playlists
Full FTP Access	Grants FTP access to the entire media directory
Private FTP Directory	Limits FTP access to a personal DJ folder
View Statistics	Allows viewing listener and playback data
View Active Listeners	Displays currently connected listeners
View Logs	Grants access to server log files

Restricting DJ Login Times

If a DJ attempts to connect outside their assigned schedule,
the connection will be refused automatically.

This feature is especially useful when managing multiple presenters,
as it prevents scheduling conflicts and overlapping shows.

Tip: Multiple days can be selected by holding the Ctrl key.

Retrieving DJ Connection Details

To view the connection credentials for a DJ account, go to:

CentovaCast → General → Quick Links → When Auto-DJ is Running

Typical DJ connection settings are listed below:

Setting	Value
Protocol	Shoutcast (v1)
Server Address	cast1.my-control-panel.com
Port	Assigned stream port (usually 8000–9999)
Bitrate	Based on plan (typically 128–320 Kbps)
Password	djusername:djpassword

Note: Even on Icecast streams, DJ connections to Auto-DJ use
the Shoutcast v1 protocol by default.

Connecting to the Stream Using a DJ Account

Once your DJ account is created, you can connect using any supported encoder.
The process is similar to standard live streaming, with one key difference:

The password combines the DJ username and password, separated by a colon
No username field is required in the encoder

Example connection details:

Encoder Field	Example Value
Server Host	cast1.my-control-panel.com
Port	9053
Server Type	Shoutcast (v1 Legacy)
Stream ID (SID)	1
Bitrate	128 Kbps
Password	alex:8673920h
Username	Leave blank

After entering these details, connect your encoder to begin broadcasting live immediately.