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CasterX's main interface is divided into recorders. Each Recorder listens to an audio input. CasterX permits a maximum of four simultaneous recorders, so it is possible to manage multiple stations from a single application instance up to a maximum of four. In most cases, a recorder is sufficient. Here's the main CasterX interface with a recorder running:

 

 

On each recorder's display, you can read the information regarding the station and check the audio input level.

REC (1) and STOP (2) buttons allows to start and stop recording audio source. DSP (3) permits to access the audio processor configuration, Config (4) to change the settings of the recorder, and Encoders (5) to view and edit encoder settings. For each recorder can associate up to eight encoders.

 

The information which can be read on the display are:

Station (6): The name of the station associated to the recorder.

Rec Time (7): Time elapsed since the REC button (1) has been pushed.

Source (8): Indicates which audio source is selected.

Metadata (9): Name of the song currently being broadcasted, which will be sent through the encoders.

Metaport (10): Server port for receiving metadata.

Encoders (11): Displays the number and status of the encoders associated to the recorder. In the example shown, the recorders are associated with two encoders: the first is up and running, the second is not started.
 
It's also possible to view the number of simultaneous users connected to the Station and its peak value (12): For each encoder (into the Encoders window), CasterX retrieves information about connected users and the display shows the overall results.
 

More indicators:

REC (13): Indicates that recording is active.

DSP(14): Indicates that the audio processor is running.

ENC (15): Indicates that at least one encoder is active and working properly.

ALRM (16): This indicator is activated when the emergency playlist is active.

Audio level indicator (17): measures the audio level input.