Quick Start

Uninstalling Broadcaster

System Requirements

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Broadcasting from a playlist

Broadcasting live

Providing more information about your station

Adjusting Connection Settings

Monitoring Listener Activity

Using Webstream

Testing your microphone input

Linking your station on your web page

Testing Microphone Input

1. Make sure that your microphone is in the right jack. In the back of your PC is a slot that has 2 or 3 sound input jacks (the same ones as are on your Walkman or other portable radio device). One of them is probably labelled "mic". Plug into that one. Also, while you're at it, make sure the volume is physically set at a reasonable level so that you can hear your output on your external speakers.
2. In Windows go to your Volume icon on the bottom right hand corner of your screen and double click on it. This will bring up an expanded Volume dialog box.
   
3. Make sure that the Volume slider under "Microphone Balance" is set to the middle or higher and that the Mute check box is unchecked.
4. If no Microphone option is available, go to Options and select Properties. Look under the Adjust Volume For section and make sure that the Recording radio button is clicked on. Then look under the Show the following volume controls section and scroll until you find Microphone and check its box. Click OK when you have done so. Go and adjust the Microphone levels.
5. Close Volume and go to your START menu, then Programs -> Accessories -> Multimedia until you find a program called "Sound Recorder". Launch it. ("Sound Recorder" may also exist in different folder underneath Accessories on certain machines)
6. Once Sound Recorder is launched, click on the record button (red button) and start speaking into the microphone. Some microphones have an "on" switch or toggle that you may have to activate before it will record. When you're finished speaking, press stop. Rewind and press play to hear your file.

I don't hear anything! What do I do?

Solution 1: Try switching your microphone input to a different jack.

Solution 2: Check recording levels / un-mute and try again.

Solution 3: Reinstall the drivers in your sound card. If they are corrupted or that doesn't work, check your sound card manual or get in touch with their tech support.

Solution 4: Speak louder. You're a DJ; not a mouse.

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