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FIND THE PERFECT DJ SET-UP

Cybster DJ — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:12:16 +0000

This guide is designed to help DJs of all levels find their perfect set-up, ranging from the most basic, digital-only set-up to more complex digital / analog configurations.

In addition we present a buyers guide, so that you can complete your set-up with the minimum of fuss.

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“Streaming” Licence for Australians

Cybster DJ — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 03:39:10 +0000

When an Avatar hears your music mix at a venue in Second Life, they are actually just listening to your personal Internet Radio station. The SL Viewer software is simply acting as an Internet Radio (stream) player. If the person knows your unique station URL they can listen directly in most music software. Music players that will work are RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, Apple iTunes, Musicmatch Jukebox etc.

Now that you understand you a running an internet radio station, you need to be aware of music licencing obligations. In Australia, we are referred to as “Narrowcasters”. Narrowcast services are broadcasting services whose reception is limited by some means (eg they have a limited appeal, they target special interest groups, or they are only able to be received in a limited location or for a limited period of time). Some narrowcast services can be received on standard radio sets; others require special receiving equipment. These services are generally funded by advertising or subscription fees.

More licence information can be found at the APRA website.

http://www.apra.com.au/music-users/broadcasters/radio/radio-narrowcast.asp

Windows PC Setup – Basic

Cybster DJ — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:44:28 +0000

This is a basic Windows PC Setup. The minimum for DJing in SL.

Please note, this topic does not go into configuring or using this system.

1. Music Player (iTunes/Winamp/Windows Media Player/PC DJ/Virtual DJ/etc.)
2. Microphone (Mic jack is ok as long as you get enough gain with minimum noise)
3. DSL/Cable Broadband Account
4. Uplink Software (SimpleCast) Download the demo
5. A Streaming Server Account.
secondlife://Mauve/75/250/
A 100 Slot account is $L4000 per month… about $15USD. Very good value.
6. A ton of songs in all genres.
7. DJing in Second Life is actually Internet Radio technology and therefore is subject to music licencing laws.

If your streaming server is based in the USA, register with ASCAP by completing the new media license. There is a rate calculator on their website to determine fees.

The ASCAP contract permits you to broadcast the music written and played by ASCAP members. Only legally obtained music you own may be broadcast.

Not all songwriters belong to ASCAP. Search the ASCAP library to ensure that an artist you play is a member of that library.

To play a song on the radio that you obtained from a CD, you need the writer’s permission and the publisher’s permission. Permission from the Publisher comes from SESAC. So those are two separate licenses you have to pay for, every year, to run your radio station.

DISCLAIMER: This is information only, may or may not be correct for your situation and is not legal advice. Consult your Legal Practitioner for advice regarding your situation.