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New page: KNOB internet radio station (split from Beyla page); includes streaming, DJ guide, FM broadcast, programming schedule

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= KNOB: Noisebridge Internet Radio =

'''KNOB''' is Noisebridge's 24/7 community internet radio station, powered by [[Beyla]]. It broadcasts a mix of automated programming and live DJ sets. Anyone at the space can take over the airwaves.

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'''Tune in now:'''
* '''Inside Noisebridge:''' [http://beyla.noise/nbradio beyla.noise/nbradio]  (LAN only)
* '''Anywhere:''' [https://nthmost.com/nbradio/ nthmost.com/nbradio]
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== Listening ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Method !! URL !! Notes
|-
| '''Web Dashboard''' (inside NB) || [http://beyla.noise/nbradio beyla.noise/nbradio] || In-browser player, LAN only
|-
| '''Web Dashboard''' (anywhere) || [https://nthmost.com/nbradio/ nthmost.com/nbradio] || In-browser player, works everywhere
|-
| '''Direct Stream''' (anywhere) || <code>https://nthmost.com/nbradio/stream.ogg</code> || For VLC, mpv, etc.
|-
| '''LAN Stream''' (raw Icecast) || <code>http://beyla.local:8000/stream.ogg</code> || Direct server access at Noisebridge
|}

The stream is OGG Vorbis format. You can open the direct stream URL in VLC, mpv, or any media player that supports network streams.

== FM Broadcast ==

KNOB has a path to the airwaves. The [[RNA Lounge]] contains an FM transmitter inside the old NB podium at the top of the stairs, broadcasting on '''87.9 FM''' with a range of roughly 2 blocks around Noisebridge. It's off by default but easy to switch on — when it's running, KNOB goes out over the air as well as the internet.

This means that in principle, a live DJ set at Noisebridge can reach the neighborhood in real time, and anyone within range with an FM radio can tune in without any internet connection.

== Programming Schedule ==

When no DJ is live, KNOB runs automated programming on a 24-hour cycle:

{| class="wikitable"
! Time !! Show !! Description
|- style="background:#dce8f8;"
| 2am – 10am || '''AUTODJ''' || Downtempo, lofi, and eclectic tracks with station IDs
|- style="background:#ead5f0;"
| 10am – 11am || '''Pandora's Box''' || Mixed-genre surprise hour
|- style="background:#dce8f8;"
| 11am – 5pm || '''AUTODJ''' || Downtempo, lofi, and eclectic tracks with station IDs
|- style="background:#ead5f0;"
| 5pm – 6pm || '''Pandora's Box''' || Mixed-genre surprise hour
|- style="background:#dce8f8;"
| 6pm – 10pm || '''AUTODJ''' || Downtempo, lofi, and eclectic tracks with station IDs
|- style="background:#1e2a3a; color:#b0c8e8;"
| 10pm – 2am || '''Noisefloor''' || Dubstep, bass music, and deep electronic
|}

All automated shows include station callsigns and occasional fake commercials.

== How to DJ ==

Anyone at Noisebridge can go live. Your audio takes priority over the automated programming the moment you connect, and the schedule resumes when you disconnect.

=== What You Need ===

# A laptop (or phone) connected to the '''Noisebridge network'''
# DJ/streaming software (see below)
# Something to play -- your own music, a mix, a live set, a poetry reading, whatever

=== Connection Settings ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Value
|-
| '''Host''' || <code>beyla.local</code>
|-
| '''Port''' || <code>8005</code>
|-
| '''Mount''' || <code>/live</code>
|-
| '''Username''' || <code>nbradio</code>
|-
| '''Password''' || <code>nbradio</code>
|-
| '''Protocol''' || Shoutcast / Icecast
|}

You must be on the Noisebridge local network to connect.

=== Recommended Software ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Software !! Platform !! Notes
|-
| '''[https://mixxx.org/ Mixxx]''' || Windows, Mac, Linux || Full DJ software with mixing, beatmatching, and effects. Free and open source. '''Recommended.'''
|-
| '''[https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ Audio Hijack]''' || Mac only || Excellent audio routing and streaming tool. Paid software, but very reliable and powerful.
|-
| '''[https://obsproject.com/ OBS Studio]''' || Windows, Mac, Linux || Can stream audio output. Good if you're already using OBS.
|-
| '''[https://www.virtualdj.com/ VirtualDJ]''' || Windows, Mac || Popular DJ software with streaming support.
|-
| '''IDJC''' (Internet DJ Console) || Linux || Lightweight Linux-native option.
|-
| '''[https://danielnoethen.de/butt/ BUTT]''' (Broadcast Using This Tool) || Windows, Mac, Linux || Lightweight, but some users have had connectivity issues.
|}

=== Quick Start with Mixxx ===

# Download and install [https://mixxx.org/ Mixxx]
# Go to '''Preferences''' > '''Live Broadcasting'''
# Set:
#* '''Type''': Icecast 2
#* '''Host''': <code>beyla.local</code>
#* '''Port''': <code>8005</code>
#* '''Mount''': <code>/live</code>
#* '''Login''': <code>nbradio</code>
#* '''Password''': <code>nbradio</code>
# Load up some tracks, start mixing, and enable broadcasting

=== Quick and Dirty with ffmpeg ===

If you just want to stream an audio file with no extra software, '''ffmpeg''' works from the command line:

ffmpeg -re -i <your-audio-file> -f mp3 icecast://nbradio:nbradio@beyla.noise:8005/live

This was the first successful stream to KNOB -- shout out to '''Derek''' from the Infrastructure Meetup for proving it out.

== Contributing Music ==

Want to add tracks to the rotation? Contact '''nthmost''' on the [https://discord.gg/noisebridge Noisebridge Discord]. The music library lives on Beyla's local drive, and contributions in MP3, FLAC, OGG, or WAV format are welcome.

== See Also ==

* [[Beyla]] -- the server hardware that powers KNOB
* [[Audio]] -- sound systems around Noisebridge
* [[Music]] -- Music Guild

[[Category:Projects]]
[[Category:Radio]]

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