I signed up for a station on the resurrected Live365 and the link to the player should be visible in my signature. I thought it best to post my first impressions in a new post rather than risk stepping on anyone's toes by using their thread.
So, here are my thoughts less than one day in.
The site is very different from what it used to be. I can't find any of the old forums, and I get the distinct feeling they're gone for good. The maximum bit rate for MP3 files is 192 kps, not 128. I know this because I have several songs that are playing just fine that I uploaded at 192. The newly redesigned player is nice as it displays artwork appropriate for songs when available.
The smallest package runs $59.99 a month if ad supported and $79.99 if ad free. I went with the latter option. This, of course, reflects the current rate structure for internet radio. It kind of stinks that so many of us have been priced out of the game, as it were. I'm just grateful it's something I can still afford.
Uploading files is a breeze. All I had to do was drag and drop them, then tag them as music files. I then double checked the metadata for each file.
The Auto DJ function is nice, as is the event scheduler. The old software for broadcasting live is gone, but there are clear instructions on using other programs.
I had several questions I asked before signing up and two different customer service representatives were both very good about answering them politely and promptly.
I may have more to say about the service as time goes by and will use this thread to do so.
The stream, as I said, should have the player link visible in my signature. The format is oldies/classic hits from the early 1950s through the early to mid 1970s. The most recent record I've added to the rotation so far is from 1975. All the recordings are the original LP or single mono mixes (and edits, where appropriate).
I hope that I've helped at least a few people who may have wanted this information.
So, here are my thoughts less than one day in.
The site is very different from what it used to be. I can't find any of the old forums, and I get the distinct feeling they're gone for good. The maximum bit rate for MP3 files is 192 kps, not 128. I know this because I have several songs that are playing just fine that I uploaded at 192. The newly redesigned player is nice as it displays artwork appropriate for songs when available.
The smallest package runs $59.99 a month if ad supported and $79.99 if ad free. I went with the latter option. This, of course, reflects the current rate structure for internet radio. It kind of stinks that so many of us have been priced out of the game, as it were. I'm just grateful it's something I can still afford.
Uploading files is a breeze. All I had to do was drag and drop them, then tag them as music files. I then double checked the metadata for each file.
The Auto DJ function is nice, as is the event scheduler. The old software for broadcasting live is gone, but there are clear instructions on using other programs.
I had several questions I asked before signing up and two different customer service representatives were both very good about answering them politely and promptly.
I may have more to say about the service as time goes by and will use this thread to do so.
The stream, as I said, should have the player link visible in my signature. The format is oldies/classic hits from the early 1950s through the early to mid 1970s. The most recent record I've added to the rotation so far is from 1975. All the recordings are the original LP or single mono mixes (and edits, where appropriate).
I hope that I've helped at least a few people who may have wanted this information.
