In the previous article, I listed the recommended equipment for setting up a small Internet radio studio in your home. In this video, I will show you how to connect it all up.
Check out the videos below that provide a walk-thru of connecting everything up. I also provide several extra videos of my home set up.
Below are some pictorial diagrams you might find useful.


Item List
Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop | To run SAM Broadcaster | $487.00 | ![]() | Buy Here |
SAM Broadcaster Pro | Internet Radio Software | $299.00 | ![]() | Buy Here |
PV6 | Mixing Console | $149.00 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Behringer U-Control | Connects PV6 Mixer To Computer | $29.99 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Audio-Technica AT2035 Microphone Bundle | A high-quality condenser Mic with pop filter and XLR cable | $163.90 | ![]() | Buy Here |
InnoGear Adjustable Mic Boom w/Shock Mount | To support the AT2035 Microphone | $19.99 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Sony Stereo Headsets | Monitoring via headsets | $89.95 | ![]() | Buy Here |
RCA Audio Cable | To connect speakers to PV6 Control Room RCA output jacks | $5.69 | ![]() | Buy Here |
6.35mm Male to 3.5mm Female Headphone Stereo Audio Connector | To accept a stereo cable with a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) plug | $5.50 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Extra Male to Female XLR Cables | For talk shows where more than one mic will be used. | $7.59 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Gold-Plated 6.35mm 1/4 inch Male TRS Stereo Plug to 2 RCA Phono Male Audio Y Splitter Cable,Connector | Used for connecting the I/O ports on the Behringer U-Control to the I/O plugs on the PV6. | $10.98 | ![]() | Buy Here |
3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Audio Stereo Cables | Connects RCA output 5/6 to the headset input jack on the computer. | $8.99 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Powered 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub | Expands the existing USB Ports on your computer to plugin other USB devices, if needed. | $33.95 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Generation USB Audio Interface (Optional) | For Portability. Great for travelling. The Focusrite mimics your Mixing console without all of the bells and whistles. You can plug your condenser Mic into it and plug the unit into a USB port on your computer running SAM Broadcaster Pro. You could broadcast while on the road! Just pack up your laptop running SAM Broadcaster, your microphone and XLR cable, and the Focusrite! | $109.99 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Edifier R980T 24 watt Computer 4-inch Speakers (Optional) | Don't want to wear headsets all of the time? These speakers are great sounding, small, powerful and are space-savers. They can be plugged directly into the headset port on your laptop or into the "Headphone" jack on your mixing console (recommended) via a 6.35 mm Male to 3.5 mm Female Headphone Stereo Audio Connector. (see above) | $69.99 | ![]() | Buy Here |
Newer Foldable Adjustable Microphone Isolation Shield | Click on the image to the right to see what this unit looks like and you will see its use. It is a portable sound absorbing unit that your microphone sits in between (either dropped in from a boom above or as shown in the image). It kills the echos as if you are in sound-proof room. It easily sits on a small to medium sized desk. I love it! | $92.99 | ![]() | Buy Here |
SAM Broadcaster Pro is an Internet radio broadcasting application by Spacial. The name “SAM” is an acronym for Streaming Audio Manager, which describes the software’s functionality. The software features functionality for running an Internet radio station from a single computer.