DJ Dave Live... A climax to the soul

A custom broadcast server facilitates two purposes: Gives you full control over your default stream content, while also providing your own, independent DJ Streaming system.

DJ Dave has installed several custom broadcast servers into high volume entertainment sims in Second Life. These are identical to your favorite Internet radio stations, except you control the content your audience hears 24 X 7. In addition, custom voice overs and announcements allow you to advertise your own contests, events, and brand. The system operates in full automated fashion, and you also operate under your own domain. So for example, if http://yourslvenue.com/ was your domain, then http://music.yourslvenue.com:10099 would be your default stream, while http://djs.yourslvenue.com:10097 would be your DJ Stream.

A powerful stream and music management system

Your auto DJ automatically fades one song into the next with no dead air spaces. You place your own music on it… You can also control the music content at various times of the day through content scheduling, as well as the announcements you'd like broadcasted. You can operate up to 10 different types of stations on 10 different streams. More streams can be added if you require them.

Operates on a 'fully dedicated' Quad Core server

Your broadcast system operates on a 'dedicated server', meaning CPU and network resources are not shared with anyone else. Most of the these offerings come with 2 terabytes, or 2,000 Gigabytes a month of data transfer, which is more than enough for most applications, however more is available if you require it. Your broadcast system is accessible through an easy to use, web-based interface where you can control and manage your streams. A comprehensive statistics display provides information on everything from listeners countries, stream listening duration, average listening minutes, most listened to songs, and much much more.

What else can you do with your own server?

The possibilities are quite numerous to say the least. You are in full control of your own domain and host. You can run it strictly as a broadcast server, or add the following:

• Your own website under your own branded domain name: http://yourslvenue.com/

• Your own discussion forums: http://forums.yourslvenue.com/

• Your own blog: http://blog. yourslvenue.com/

• You can enable the mail server, so you and your associates may all use email under your domain. For example: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and so fourth.

• Web accessible email from your domain

• Have your in-world guests signup for a monthly newsletter from your website

• Your website and in-world presence will appear on the Google search index

These options can be added to your server at an extra cost. Website and content creation services are also offered. If you need a fully managed solution over the longer term, this can be arranged as well.

The real advantage to a server /website component is that you can extend your identity well beyond your in-world simulator, while getting your audience further immersed in your brand.