Profile
About your station
Used for branding purposes across integrations like apps and third-party directories, a dense profile will help you stand out to listeners.
Timezone changes alter your schedule's view, but playout will remain unaffected.
Broadcasting
Default Crossfade
You can adjust the crossfade between tracks. If you have manually set cue and fade points using 'Track Editor', this value will not apply to those specific tracks.
This setting does not affect the transition between a Live Broadcast and automated tracks.
Live Anytime
The station owner (and only this user) can connect and broadcast live via Radio.co without needing to schedule a live event.
All other users need to schedule an event, regardless if Live Anytime is enabled or not.
Volume Normalisation
Volume normalisation automatically adjusts the volume of your audio files to ensure consistent listening throughout your broadcasts. This eliminates manual adjustments and creates a smoother listening experience for your audience.
In practice, volume normalisation dynamically adjusts the stream output by approximately -13dB in real-time so audio levels are consistent. The gain can not be adjusted.
Volume Normalisation applies to the final output, so will affect both live broadcasts and automation.
Audio Stream Quality
Sound Quality: Default is 128Kbps and is suitable for most applications. If your listeners are in an area with poor connectivity you may wish to lower this to 64Kbps or 96Kbps.
For the best quality stream set this to 320Kbps.
Note: A higher bitrate will consume your plan's bandwidth faster.
Output Format: Default is MP3 as this is widely compatible across devices. AAC is supported and sounds better at lower bitrates, however, it may not be compatible with Web Players in certain browsers.
Mobile Streaming: This enables a second lower quality 16-64Kbps AAC stream which is suitable for Mobile devices accessing from a cellular connection. If you use the included Web player and set it's stream to Adaptive the mobile stream will be used on mobile devices and tablets (when on 4G). Mobile devices using the 5G cellular type will use the higher bitrate standard stream.
Click Save to update these settings. Be mindful that any changes here require a station reload which will kick all your listeners. These settings should not be adjusted during peak shows.
Security
Geo Protection
This feature allows you to restrict stream access to specific territories.
If you only wish to block access to a select few territories select Block then add them to the countries list. However, if you just want to give access to a few territories then select Allow and add them.
Ripper Protection
This is useful if you want to prevent listeners recording your stream which will ultimately waste bandwidth. We have added some known stream ripping applications to the list already.
If you want to add a stream ripper to the list, type the name in the box.
Note: If you accidentally add an application (e.g. iTunes) this will instantly block all iTunes connections. You will need to remove this from the list and re-save to re-enable access.
Ban List
This shows all the IP's you have currently banned from the system. It is off by default if no IP's have been banned.
You can manually add an IP to the ban list by toggling the option On, then typing the IP address in the box provided.
Advanced
Requests
Turn requests on or off and edit your request policy.
Separation Rules
Prevent certain artists or albums from playing for a defined time.
Note: Incorrect settings here may cause your station to fall silent. Please ensure your tracks are tagged and named correctly before using this feature.
When enabling separation rules, ensure you have enough tracks in your media library to allow the rules to be actioned. If you have artist separation set to 20 minutes, but only have 3 tracks in your media library which are all the same artist, Radio.co will not be able to follow through with the rules set, which may result in your station not broadcasting/other erratic behaviour.
If you'd like certain tracks to be exempt from the separation rules set (such as jingles, sweepers, or adverts), make sure they're tagged, then exclude the tag/s by adding them to the 'Allowed Tags' section.
Please ensure your uploaded tracks contain the correct artist and album information. If you have many tracks with 'unknown' artists/albums, this will cause issues with the separation rules, which may result in your station not broadcasting/other erratic behaviour.
Integrations
You can add your TuneIn API information, Connect Mixcloud, connect Mixcloud, or Podcast.co from this page. Please refer to specific guides in the Support Centre for these services.