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Centova Cast v3 Information

The Centova control panel is web-based and will work with any browser or computer system with an internet connection.

Centova is an automated system and with AutoDJ you are able to broadcast your Internet Radio 24/7 without the need of using your computer all day.

Upload your MP3 music files, create a playlist and start streaming!

You are able to upload music files from within your Centova control panel or using a FTP program with the FREE--FTP account we set up for you. A FTP program (like FileZilla) is often faster because web-browser activity has little to no influence on the uploads.

Easy web-based stream configuration
AutoDJ support with powerful playlist scheduler
Drag-and-drop AJAX media library - demo
Comprehensive statistics and royalty reports - demo
Automatic stream monitoring/restarting
Feature-rich, automatic station home pages - demo
Much, much more -- take a tour!

Features:

Broadcast from anywhere using your web browser by uploading songs to our easy to use web interface.

SHOUTcast 1 (requires manual AutoDJ turn off to go live)
SHOUTcast 2 (requires MP3 unlock key)
ICEcast V2
Liquidsoap Server Add on- Order SHOUTcast v2 with Liquidsoap (No MP3 Unlock code needed) For information about liquidsoap click here.
New Album Cover Services
Set up unlimited individual User (DJ) Accounts
Graphic Statistics integrated with Google maps
Web-based File Management & mp3 Uploads
Automated Song Requests Widget - sends request to email
Multiple Mount Points / Individual AutoDJ encoders (SHOUTcast v2)
MP3 and/or AAC+
Crossfade Threshold & Cross fade Length Options
Google Maps Widget

Unlimited Bandwidth
Instant Setup
24/7 Support (support ticket, scheduled live chat, email, and phone-USA only)
FTP Based Uploads
AJAX-based File Manager
Tune-In Links (all players supported)
SHOUTcast2 Yellow Page DNAS Manager
Access Log History
Different types of playlist (see below)
Schedule Unlimited Playlists

Note: Although many providers leave this to be found out after the purchase, SHOUTcast v2 requires MP3 Unlock Key ($6.99 from us or use your own)

Centova DJ Manager

with SHOUTcast v2 there is seamless automatization to Live Broadcasting

If using MP3 you will need MP3 Unlock Key

Choose a plan with Liquidsoap to avoid the need of MP3 Unlock key!

Centova Cast version 3 is one of the very latest and advanced web based streaming control panel + automatic DJ system in the industry. The Centova v3 panel supports and controls SHOUTcast v1, SHOUTcast v2 and Icecast servers, and includes the latest in features such as automated song requests, dj manager with automated switching from auto dj to live broadcast (xFade) and more.

Centova v3 DJ Manager: This system works with both the older SHOUTcast DNAS and the new v2 SHOUTcast - you can manage all your dj's and have complete control over their actions on your server. No need to install special scripts, no configuration required, Have all your dj's set up and scheduled in no time! General Rotation Playlists handle the bulk of the media played on your stream. By creating multiple general rotation playlists with different "weights", you can ensure that popular tracks (such as new releases) are always played more often than your less popular tracks. Scheduled playlists play on a specific date, at a specific time, and can be configured to repeat every day, week, month, or year on a recurring schedule.

The new DJ Manager allows you to create a unique username and password for each of your dj's. There are 2 different ways your dj's can use their dj account,

The dj will use their login details to connect to your server in their live source software (i.e. Sam Broadcaster, WinAmp Broadcaster, Virtual DJ, Nicecast, etc.). This is, by far the most popular feature with Centova v3, even though the server is SHOUTcast v2, dj's are able to connect using either SHOUTcast v1 or SHOUTcast v2 method, this comes in handy for dj's that do not yet have SHOUTcast v2 comparable software.
The dj can also use the same username and password you create for them to login to your Centova v3 control panel. You choose what the dj can do and when they can do it!

Set your radio station up using Centova Control panel smart playlist manager. Schedule Station ID drops, commercials, even specific song types during a given time frame.

We offer free widgets that can be used in your personal website. Examples are: Media Player, Song Request Form, Statistics and more.

Shoutcast v2 does require a MP3 unlock that can be purchased from us. This requirement is not ours but one issued by Centova and Shoutcast.

If you need to promote your radio station and do not have a personal website, check out our personal page options, HERE

FAQ About Centova

Can I change my Centova Cast username?

Yes, as of Centova v 2.3 (4/30/2015) we are able to easily change your username for you, just open a support ticket and let us know the username you would like for us to change it to. We will need to stop your stream temporarily to do so, but only for 5 minutes or less.

Can I allow my DJ's to access my Centova Cast?

Yes, with the new Centova v3 comes a powerful dj manager which allows you to not only assign each of your djs their own, unique username and password to access your Centova Cast, but also allow/restrict access to various features of your auto dj, and even limit the times/days they are allowed to login. Click on the DJ Manager on the left menu of your Centova Cast to begin.

The Dj Manager also allows your djs to connect using their live source software such as Sam Broadcaster, Virtual DJ or the free Win Map Broadcaster.

See this Article to learn how to add a new DJ

How do I Create an Auhhash?

What is AuthHash ( authorization key)?

SHOUTcast and AOL has created a service called Yellow Pages, which contains a listing of all publicly available SHOUTcast servers( Internet radio stations ) .

To make your server appeared in the listing it should be in public mode and have the authorization key ( AuthHash)

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What are your prices?

We have service plans to meet any need. If fact, if you don't see what you want, email us and we will create a custoom plan for you. Click here for our pre-configured plans using Centova v3

ICEcast

We now have a separate price structure for ICEcast streaming! SHOUTcast is the simplest to use and best for beginners. However, ICEcast offers a variety of benefits. One main benefit is the ability to stream up to 3 different feeds on the same port. Example a 128 kbps mp3 stream, 64 kbps aac stream and 32 kbps mp3 all at the same time off the same server. (single feed when streaming with the AutoDJ).

Pricing

Promote your Station with a Personal Web Page

We offer three options for your new radio/streaming website. Click here for details.

Additional Cloud Storage

We offer additional storage

5 gigs extra storage	$5.00 (reoccurring)
10 gigs extra storage	$8.00 (reoccurring)
MP3 Unlock Key	Required for Centova SCv2 sc_trans

Broadcasting Software

Although we do not sell nor provide broadcasting software, you will need some type of broadcasting software to create your internet radio and/or DJ Streaming service(s). We highly recommend the SAM Broadcaster Pro software. We use this software ourselves and find it to be one of the best broadcasting programs on the market. The SAM Broadcaster software is the only setup help we provide.