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DJs & Producers

Apply to join MCRBee as a producer or DJ. Producer accounts are created manually by MCRBee admin only after review, approval, contract checks and setup.

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How producer accounts and slots work

  1. Submit your producer application using the official MCRBee Cloud application form.
  2. MCRBee reviews your application and contacts you if approved.
  3. Admin manually creates your producer account and assigns any approved show slots.
  4. Revenue is earned through listener paid interactions, listener producer subscriptions, advertisements and donations.
  5. Your producer login and Citrus3 DJ access are created and sent manually by the admin team.
  6. You use the Producer Portal to manage show notes and playlist information.
  7. Your MP3/audio files, AutoDJ and live broadcast connection remain managed inside Citrus3.

This keeps producer access controlled by admin while Citrus3 remains the broadcasting system. There is no public producer self-registration.

Why it is good for DJs and producers

  • Apply for a regular professional radio slot without needing your own station infrastructure or public self-registration.
  • Promote your DJ name, mixes, events and social channels to MCRBee listeners.
  • Build a Manchester-focused audience and create reusable show content.
  • Submit playlists and show notes for station records and promotion.
  • Use free Mixxx software to broadcast from your own computer.
  • AutoDJ resumes automatically when your live show ends.

What you manage in the Producer Portal

Your bookings

View your free hour slots, booking status and Citrus3 access status.

Your playlists

Add, edit and delete your own playlist and show-note submissions. Admin can review and approve them.

Your access notes

View your Citrus3 username and access notes once MCRBee has issued them. Passwords should be sent securely and should not be publicly shared.

Mixxx DJ Setup Guide for MCR Bee Radio

What is Mixxx?

Mixxx is free DJ software that allows presenters to mix music live and broadcast directly to MCR Bee Radio using Citrus3.

Download Mixxx

Citrus3 Connection Details

Use the details provided by the MCR Bee Radio DJ Manager.

Server Type: Icecast 2
Host: s5.citrus3.com
Port: 7394
Username: your DJ username/email
Password: your DJ password
Mount Point: your DJ mount point

Example mount point:

/djharper-at-mcrbeecom

Step-by-step setup

  1. Open Mixxx on your computer.
  2. Go to Options → Preferences.
  3. Click Live Broadcasting in the left menu.
  4. Click Create new connection and name it MCR Bee Radio.
  5. Enter the Citrus3 server details exactly as provided.
  6. Use MP3, 128 kbps and Stereo.
  7. Enable automatic reconnect with a 5 second reconnect period and up to 10 retries.
  8. Click Apply, then OK.

Going live

  1. Load your music into Mixxx.
  2. Check your microphone under Options → Preferences → Sound Hardware.
  3. Go to Options → Enable Live Broadcasting.
  4. When connected successfully, Citrus3 switches from AutoDJ to your live DJ stream.

Going off air

  1. Stop your final track.
  2. Go to Options.
  3. Untick Enable Live Broadcasting.
  4. Wait for Citrus3 to return to AutoDJ.

Troubleshooting

If Mixxx says it cannot connect, check the host, port, username, password, mount point and that your DJ account is enabled.

Host: s5.citrus3.com
Port: 7394
Login: djharper@mcrbee.com
Mount: /djharper-at-mcrbeecom

The password shown as a placeholder in Citrus3 is not your real password. Use the actual DJ password supplied by MCR Bee Radio.

Recommended audio level

Keep your output out of the red and aim for around -6 dB to avoid distortion on air.

Final DJ checklist

  • Mixxx installed
  • Correct Citrus3 details entered
  • Microphone selected
  • Music loaded
  • Audio levels checked
  • Live Broadcasting enabled before your show
  • Disconnected after your show
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