SAM Broadcaster Studio

SAM Broadcaster Studio is a comprehensive and efficient piece of software whose main purpose is to offer you the ability of streaming media content through your own online radio station.

Following an installation process of a moderate duration with no noteworthy events, you might be prompted by your Firewall to open a port for SAM Broadcaster Studio, which you will need to accept.

Also, keep in mind that it is recommended to have a strong Internet connection that can withstand the amount of traffic you intend to perform.

The program offers a very complex yet intuitive interface, with numerous panels for various purposes. It displays a toolbar with several buttons and the ability to switch between 'Desktop A', 'B' and 'C', as they can differ in terms of functionality.

SAM Broadcaster Studio allows you to add new tracks to the application, by selecting the 'Playlist' panel and clicking on the 'Tracks' folder, which will subsequently enable you to load 'Tracks in Selected Category' by clicking on the 'Add' button.

The tool supports a variety of formats, including MP3, FLC, OGG, WMA or CDA. You can load individual files or whole directories, as well as input URL links or a M3U, PLS or ASX playlist. The 'Queue' section displays the upcoming songs, while in the 'History', you can view the recently played media.

Moreover, SAM Broadcaster Studio enables you to render messages through the microphone, adjusting the volume or equalizing its configuration. From the 'Sound FX' panel, you can insert various sound effects, for instance 'Snore', 'Applause', 'School Bell', 'Eagle', 'Boing' and many more. Other components include an 'Event Scheduler', an 'FM Transmitter' and a 'Request' function.

To sum it up, SAM Broadcaster Studio is a complex yet easy to handle utility which aims to provide you with the proper tools for broadcasting your own radio station on the Internet.