Incoming calls into a radio program Online?

luckyguy79 · 23rd December 2009, 02:03

Hi guys:
My name is Alvaro and I am thinking of creating my own Radio Station but I have a question:
I am located in South America, and I wonder, if I would like incoming calls to go into my program how would that work?
Is there any technical way to have calls from people into the program and make the calls heard by listeners?
Is there anyone whoc an help me figure out if this is possible?
I have skype and magicjack if that helps somehow, I would be interested in getting calls from the US mainly.
If you donâ€™t know what Magicjack is, basically is a IP Phone that allows me toc all anywhere in the US for free and allows people in the US to call me to South America as it was a local call.
So well, I want to create a radio station where I can talk and play some music but would be awesome to get calls in and interact with listeners but I am not sure if this is possible or not or if it is too expensive.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Alvaro.

jaromanda · 23rd December 2009, 06:16

All solutions I've seen are for Sam Broadcaster - some tute's on the procedure at youtube - http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...+broadcaster+2

I've got my own solution, but, it's not really relevant to this forum as it involves edcast - not sure edcast is something that can be discussed here

luckyguy79 · 23rd December 2009, 21:40

Hi there:
For some reason the youtube link didnt work and so I am att ehs ame place I was before, do you think you can explain to em if incoming calls are possible on a Online radio station???
Thanks.
Alvaro.

jaromanda · 23rd December 2009, 22:25

Yes, it is possible, as the "tutorials" in the link provided show

most implementations require two soundcards (be it in the same system, or two different systems)

other than that, I can't really explain, as I don't use SAM, I just know one of the people that did one of those videos

luckyguy79 · 24th December 2009, 17:34

Thqanks for your help, ahs helped me understand what is needed for this.
Merry Christmas and thank you.
Alvaro.

BornKillaz · 17th January 2010, 09:49

We use SAM and Virtual Cable Driver to handle phone calls.

Very useful piece of software, here is a good tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=1bELCzLTrzI&fmt=18

luckyguy79 · 17th January 2010, 14:08

Hi, thanks for that awesome help, but I still have an easier question:
I have clear that ppl can use skype to call me to my skype and all for free avoiding the costs of phone calls which is awesome and on top of that my listenres will hear the calls.
Now, I use to boradcast my show:
1. Winamp
2. s2.myradiostream.com
So that costs me zero money, my question is what free server would I need to use with SAM? I am guessing SAM substitutes Winamp? But do I stay with s2?
Or do I need to signup for another server that will broadcast live my shows?
Thanks so mcuh for any help you can give me.
I am not ane xpert user so winamp is solid but I want tot ry SAM but need to knwo with what other program will go well, I eman how will my listeners tune in to my show? now si thu the s2 url they give me, with SAM where do my listenres listen to the show???
Thanks so much.
Alvaro.

BornKillaz · 19th January 2010, 15:58

Just to correct my post, the software is called "Virtual Audio Cable", not the other name one I've mentioned.

luckyguy79, if you want a stable radio station, get a dedicated web server.

In these days you can easily get a dedicated server with 8GB DDR3 RAM, 2 x 750 GB SATA-II HDD and 1 GBit OnBoard connected at 100 MBit for just about 50 EUR/month.

Than install Shoutcast, Transcoder or eventualy get Centova ou Shout Control and you're done.

luckyguy79 · 19th January 2010, 17:37

Hi again:
Boy you know alot.
Unfortunately I am too bad with advanced stuff to even consdier my own dedicated server plus my internet connection is real slow compared to US or Europe stadnards.
So I need for nowa t elast tor ely on a servcie that gives me their server as my help to broadcast my radio shows.
So, if I use SAM substituting Winamp, what free or affordable service to broadcast you recommend me? The s2myradiostation thing seems not to work so well I have been told by listeners so any other website that offers that and may be more reliable?
Thanks so much.
Alvaro.

BornKillaz · 19th January 2010, 18:05

Nah, I know nothing.

In fact I only know myradiostream.com as I also test it before, so I can't help you on that.

thinktink · 30th January 2010, 17:12

Actually I've been thinking about letting people call-in through a VOIP program like TeamSpeak. Listeners could "call-in" by connecting to your TeamSpeak server setup with with moderated channels so a "call screener" could screen incoming "calls" while you're in a DJ/monologue session and then patch them through when you're ready. A client in the "On Air" channel running on the server would then send the resulting audio in the channel through a Virtual Audio Cable to the Voice FX plugin. You can download the Voice FX plugin http://www.winamp.com/plugin/voice-fx/128792 and DSP stacker plugin. For the Voice FX plugin you would need to set the default recording/mic device in the Windows control panel to one of your virtual audio cables and set the "On Air" TeamSpeak client to the output of the same virtual cable. You can find TeamSpeak (or Ventrilo might be another option) on Google.com. It also might be possible to do with the same setup if the Skype client allows you to select a different audio device for output/input but I don't know anything about Skype so I dunno bout that.

Just thinking outloud so if anyone has a better idea (w/out using SAM Broadcaster) I'd love to hear your thoughts because I'm thinking about it.

luckyguy79 · 30th January 2010, 18:52

This last answer was complex btu worth for em tot ry figuring out somehow LOL
Here people are so nice glad to be here LOL

rabbithole · 20th April 2010, 01:17

Hi all,

I do know quite a bit about computers, but currently I'm stumped about how to get Windows 7 + Skype + WinAmp Shoutcast DSP to all work together so that streaming listeners can hear both sides.

Can you please give me step by step instructions? Everything I've found so far is for Windows XP or 98 it seems.

thanks,

Chris

23rd December 2009, 02:03	#1
luckyguy79 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Incoming calls into a radio program Online? Hi guys: My name is Alvaro and I am thinking of creating my own Radio Station but I have a question: I am located in South America, and I wonder, if I would like incoming calls to go into my program how would that work? Is there any technical way to have calls from people into the program and make the calls heard by listeners? Is there anyone whoc an help me figure out if this is possible? I have skype and magicjack if that helps somehow, I would be interested in getting calls from the US mainly. If you donâ€™t know what Magicjack is, basically is a IP Phone that allows me toc all anywhere in the US for free and allows people in the US to call me to South America as it was a local call. So well, I want to create a radio station where I can talk and play some music but would be awesome to get calls in and interact with listeners but I am not sure if this is possible or not or if it is too expensive. Any help would be highly appreciated. Merry Christmas everyone! Alvaro.

23rd December 2009, 06:16	#2
jaromanda Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 1,655	All solutions I've seen are for Sam Broadcaster - some tute's on the procedure at youtube - http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...+broadcaster+2 I've got my own solution, but, it's not really relevant to this forum as it involves edcast - not sure edcast is something that can be discussed here General Shoutcast troubleshooting guide Ask a teenager That should do it

23rd December 2009, 22:25	#4
jaromanda Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 1,655	Yes, it is possible, as the "tutorials" in the link provided show most implementations require two soundcards (be it in the same system, or two different systems) other than that, I can't really explain, as I don't use SAM, I just know one of the people that did one of those videos General Shoutcast troubleshooting guide Ask a teenager That should do it

17th January 2010, 09:49	#6
BornKillaz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: My Place Posts: 109	We use SAM and Virtual Cable Driver to handle phone calls. Very useful piece of software, here is a good tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=1bELCzLTrzI&fmt=18 <?php echo str_rot13("FUBHGpnfg QANF Ehyrf!"); ?>

17th January 2010, 14:08	#7
luckyguy79 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	So now what? Hi, thanks for that awesome help, but I still have an easier question: I have clear that ppl can use skype to call me to my skype and all for free avoiding the costs of phone calls which is awesome and on top of that my listenres will hear the calls. Now, I use to boradcast my show: 1. Winamp 2. s2.myradiostream.com So that costs me zero money, my question is what free server would I need to use with SAM? I am guessing SAM substitutes Winamp? But do I stay with s2? Or do I need to signup for another server that will broadcast live my shows? Thanks so mcuh for any help you can give me. I am not ane xpert user so winamp is solid but I want tot ry SAM but need to knwo with what other program will go well, I eman how will my listeners tune in to my show? now si thu the s2 url they give me, with SAM where do my listenres listen to the show??? Thanks so much. Alvaro.

23rd December 2009, 21:40	#3
luckyguy79 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Hi there: For some reason the youtube link didnt work and so I am att ehs ame place I was before, do you think you can explain to em if incoming calls are possible on a Online radio station??? Thanks. Alvaro.

24th December 2009, 17:34	#5
luckyguy79 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Thqanks for your help, ahs helped me understand what is needed for this. Merry Christmas and thank you. Alvaro.

19th January 2010, 15:58	#8
BornKillaz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: My Place Posts: 109	Just to correct my post, the software is called "Virtual Audio Cable", not the other name one I've mentioned. luckyguy79, if you want a stable radio station, get a dedicated web server. In these days you can easily get a dedicated server with 8GB DDR3 RAM, 2 x 750 GB SATA-II HDD and 1 GBit OnBoard connected at 100 MBit for just about 50 EUR/month. Than install Shoutcast, Transcoder or eventualy get Centova ou Shout Control and you're done. <?php echo str_rot13("FUBHGpnfg QANF Ehyrf!"); ?>

19th January 2010, 17:37	#9
luckyguy79 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Hi again: Boy you know alot. Unfortunately I am too bad with advanced stuff to even consdier my own dedicated server plus my internet connection is real slow compared to US or Europe stadnards. So I need for nowa t elast tor ely on a servcie that gives me their server as my help to broadcast my radio shows. So, if I use SAM substituting Winamp, what free or affordable service to broadcast you recommend me? The s2myradiostation thing seems not to work so well I have been told by listeners so any other website that offers that and may be more reliable? Thanks so much. Alvaro.

19th January 2010, 18:05	#10
BornKillaz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: My Place Posts: 109	Nah, I know nothing. In fact I only know myradiostream.com as I also test it before, so I can't help you on that. <?php echo str_rot13("FUBHGpnfg QANF Ehyrf!"); ?>

30th January 2010, 17:12	#11
thinktink Forum King Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere on this planet. Posts: 2,182	Alternatives Actually I've been thinking about letting people call-in through a VOIP program like TeamSpeak. Listeners could "call-in" by connecting to your TeamSpeak server setup with with moderated channels so a "call screener" could screen incoming "calls" while you're in a DJ/monologue session and then patch them through when you're ready. A client in the "On Air" channel running on the server would then send the resulting audio in the channel through a Virtual Audio Cable to the Voice FX plugin. You can download the Voice FX plugin http://www.winamp.com/plugin/voice-fx/128792 and DSP stacker plugin. For the Voice FX plugin you would need to set the default recording/mic device in the Windows control panel to one of your virtual audio cables and set the "On Air" TeamSpeak client to the output of the same virtual cable. You can find TeamSpeak (or Ventrilo might be another option) on Google.com. It also might be possible to do with the same setup if the Skype client allows you to select a different audio device for output/input but I don't know anything about Skype so I dunno bout that. Just thinking outloud so if anyone has a better idea (w/out using SAM Broadcaster) I'd love to hear your thoughts because I'm thinking about it.

30th January 2010, 18:52	#12
luckyguy79 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	This last answer was complex btu worth for em tot ry figuring out somehow LOL Here people are so nice glad to be here LOL

20th April 2010, 01:17	#13
rabbithole Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	Skype + Shoutcast on Windows 7 Hi all, I do know quite a bit about computers, but currently I'm stumped about how to get Windows 7 + Skype + WinAmp Shoutcast DSP to all work together so that streaming listeners can hear both sides. Can you please give me step by step instructions? Everything I've found so far is for Windows XP or 98 it seems. thanks, Chris

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