1. Make sure you have Winamp (Lite version) installed.
2. Obtain the Shoutcast plugin, and install.
3. Open up Winamp, and press CTRL+P. A window called Winamp Preferences should pop up. Go to plugins > DSP / Effect, and select the Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source plugin. A new window should pop up labeled Shoutcast Source.
4. Configure the plugin according to this screenshot:
   
   
   
   (You can ask for the password in the #animeleague chatroom)
   
5. Click on the Yellowpages button and configure it accordingly:
   
   
   
   - In the Description field, type in your DJ name.
   - For the URL field, type in http://www.animeleague.net/radio
   - In the Genre field, type in the genre of music that you play (examples include Various, Pop, Rock...)
   - In the IRC field, type in irc.zirc.net / #animeleague
   - In the AIM / ICQ fields, type in your AIM and ICQ if you have them
   
6. Configure your stream settings by going to Encoder.
   
   
   
   AnimeLeague Radio has a limit of 24kbps - 56kbps that can be set. Depending on your connection, you might want to configure your encoder to the following Encoder Settings:
   
   56k Users - 24kbps, 22.050kHz, Mono
   Cable/DSL or Faster - 48kbps 22.050kHz Stereo
   
   It is strongly recommended you avoid 56kbps encoding, since it will lag for many dial-up listeners.
   
   If your listeners experience skipping issues with your stream, change your Encoder Settings to a lower bitrate.
   
7. Go back to the Output tab, and hit the Connect button. If no one is currently on air, you should be able to connect successfully, where it says x bytes transmitted. The number goes up when you are successfully streaming.

Playing Music / Talking on Air

While you are on-air, you will be making use of the Input tab. Most people will see two listings for Input Device, Winamp (recommended), and Soundcard Input.

Streaming Music

• To start streaming music, select the Input Device as Winamp (Recommended), and hit play on your Winamp. You do not need to adjust your volume for the stream, as Shoutcast does this automatically in the background.
  
  

Talking With a Microphone

• To switch to talk mode, select the Input Device as Soundcard Input. Click on the lock button to enable talking.
  
  
  
• If your voice comes out too soft for listeners, you can adjust the Mic Level to a higher decible rating. Also, you can click on Open Mixer to bring up your audio settings.
  
  In the audio settings, go to Options > Properties > Select Recording. Select OK, and adjust your microphone volume.
  
  
  
  Click Advanced and enable Microphone boost.
  
  
  
  You are now ready to become an AnimeLeague Radio DJ!