If you are a stream host using Centova Cast, you may have encountered the disappointing situation where your autoDJ appears to be offline even though you have enabled it and uploaded some files. This can affect your listeners’ experience and your broadcast schedule. In this article, we will explain what causes this error and how to fix it.

What causes the “AutoDJ Offline” error?

The “AutoDJ Offline” error occurs when Centova Cast cannot communicate with your autoDJ software (ices-cc or sc_trans) for some reason. This can happen due to various factors, such as:

• Incorrect configuration. You may have entered the wrong information for your autoDJ settings, such as the bitrate, samplerate, or encoder type.
• Unsupported format. You may have uploaded files that are not supported by your autoDJ software, such as MP3 files with variable bitrate (VBR) or non-standard sampling rates.
• Corrupted files. You may have uploaded files that are damaged or incomplete, which can cause your autoDJ software to crash or stop playing.
• Insufficient resources. You may have run out of disk space, memory, or CPU on your server, which can affect the performance of your autoDJ software.

How to fix the “AutoDJ Offline” error?

To fix the “AutoDJ Offline” error, you need to identify and resolve the cause of the problem. Here are some steps that you can follow:

• Check your autoDJ settings. Log in to Centova Cast and click the Settings link to review your autoDJ settings. Make sure they match with the requirements of your streaming server and your autoDJ software. For example, if you are using SHOUTcast DNAS v1, you need to use MP3 encoder with 44100 Hz samplerate and constant bitrate (CBR). If you are using IceCast, you can use MP3 or Ogg Vorbis encoder with any samplerate and bitrate.
• Check your file formats. Log in to Centova Cast and click the Files link to see the list of files that you have uploaded for your autoDJ. Make sure they are supported by your autoDJ software. For example, if you are using ices-cc, you need to use MP3 or Ogg Vorbis files with standard sampling rates (8000, 11025, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100 or 48000 Hz). If you are using sc_trans, you need to use MP3 files with constant bitrate (CBR) and standard sampling rates (8000, 11025, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100 or 48000 Hz).
• Check your file integrity. Log in to Centova Cast and click the Files link to see the list of files that you have uploaded for your autoDJ. Make sure they are not corrupted or incomplete. You can use a media player or an audio editor to test them on your computer before uploading them to your server.
• Check your server resources. Log in to your server via SSH and run df -h to see how much disk space you have left on your server. Run free -m to see how much memory you have left on your server. Run top to see how much CPU load your server is experiencing. If any of these resources are running low, you may need to upgrade your server or optimize your configuration.

If none of these steps solve the problem, you may need to contact Centova Cast support for further assistance.

Conclusion

The “AutoDJ Offline” error can be frustrating and confusing for stream hosts using Centova Cast, but it can be fixed by following some simple steps. We hope this article has helped you understand what causes this error and how to fix it.

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Happy streaming!