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Plain, practical guides on AutoDJ, SonicPanel, encoders, SSL and listener capacity for anyone starting an internet radio.
Opening an internet radio starts with choosing the right infrastructure, but the real work begins once you are on air: playlists, live DJ connections, dropouts, listener numbers.
These guides explain, briefly and practically, the topics everyone running a station on a radio hosting account meets: how AutoDJ works, how to set an encoder, why SSL matters and how to work out capacity.
10 posts
13 October 2026 · 3 min
What is AutoDJ? How your radio stays on air when you are not
AutoDJ keeps your radio playing without a break when nobody is live. How it works, how it combines with live shows, and which settings and mistakes matter.
13 October 2026 · 3 min
Recording live DJ shows: step by step in SonicPanel
The steps to record live DJ shows as MP3 in SonicPanel, download and delete them; what to know about disk use, automatic deletion and DJ access.
13 October 2026 · 3 min
Encoder buffer and latency: the right setting for live shows
Encoder buffer and latency, the balance between them and good starting settings for home and studio connections. A guide to managing dropouts and delay together.
13 October 2026 · 3 min
What is an encoder? How a live radio show reaches the server
The encoder is the exit point of a live show. Its settings (bitrate, format, mount point, password), the most common mistakes and a checklist before you go on air.
13 October 2026 · 3 min
What are concurrent listeners? How radio hosting capacity is calculated
How to calculate the bandwidth you need from bitrate and listener count, what happens when the listener limit fills, and realistic capacity planning with examples.
13 October 2026 · 2 min
What is an SSL stream? Why your radio must broadcast over HTTPS
Radio streams without HTTPS are blocked in browsers and on mobile. What an SSL stream is, what it solves and why it matters even more for resellers.
13 October 2026 · 3 min
Software you can use for radio broadcasting
We compared BUTT, Mixxx, VirtualDJ, SAM Broadcaster and Audio Hijack, the programs used for live radio on Windows and macOS: who each suits and what to look at.
13 October 2026 · 2 min
Buffering in radio streams: why does the stream stall?
Buffering is when the stream freezes or the sound comes and goes. Its causes, how to tell whether the problem is on the server or listener side, and the fix steps.
13 October 2026 · 3 min
What does unlimited listeners mean? The real cost of a listener limit
When the listener limit is full, new people cannot tune in. Limited vs unlimited radio hosting, common misconceptions and how to choose a plan.
13 October 2026 · 3 min
What is SonicPanel? The management panel for internet radio
SonicPanel is the Turkish panel for running an internet radio without technical knowledge. AutoDJ, playlists, DJ accounts, player and security explained.