Sonic Panel v3.0 delivers game-changing features: Playlist Intervals for endless scheduling combinations, Direct FTP Uploads for bulk media management, Advanced Statistics with interactive world maps, and SoundExchange-ready reports. All with our exclusive Talk Over Auto DJ technology and AI timezone detection.
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Start Sonic Panel Free TrialEvery Sonic Panel includes a professional HTML5 streaming player for seamless website integration. Choose from light/dark themes, customize with your branding, enable SSL security, display real-time artist information, and provide an exceptional listening experience for your radio audience.
Works directly in your browser! Only Sonic Panel delivers this groundbreaking feature enabling "Click to Talk" live broadcasting using your device's built-in microphone or external audio equipment. Perfect for emergency notifications, weather alerts, station announcements, and interactive radio programming.
Instantly interrupt your auto DJ playlist with live voice or text-to-speech conversion. Type any message or voice drop to broadcast immediately over automated programming - the future of interactive radio broadcasting.
Full HTTPS streaming support for all SHOUTcast and Icecast versions. Includes secure listen links and server DNAS configuration, eliminating browser security warnings and ensuring encrypted audio streaming for professional radio stations.
Display current DJ On Air status on your website with our easy copy/paste widget system. Automatically detects and showcases live DJs, enhancing listener engagement and professional presentation for your radio station.
Everything you need to know about Sonic Panel v3.0 radio broadcasting
Sonic Panel v3.0 (released 2026) introduces revolutionary features including Playlist Intervals for endless scheduling combinations with AI timezone detection, Direct FTP Uploads for bulk media management, Advanced Listener Statistics with interactive world maps, SoundExchange-ready reports, enhanced crossfade control, mobile responsive design, admin shared playlists, and right-click navigation support. It's the most significant update in Sonic Panel history.
Playlist Intervals let you create unlimited scheduling combinations: play X songs every X minutes, play at exact hourly slots (like :00 top of the hour), schedule for specific days/times, and more. The system features AI timezone detection so schedules run at your local time, plus a unique On Air Mix feature to fade songs and mix them with schedule intervals. It prevents song repetition in random mode and works with both regular and shared playlists.
Yes! Sonic Panel v3.0 introduces Direct FTP Uploads - one of our most requested features. Connect via standard FTP (Port 21) using your existing Sonic Panel login credentials. When you upload an entire folder of MP3 files, Sonic Panel automatically creates a new playlist. Changes are instantly reflected in the panel without refreshing. The service includes brute force protection and enforces hosting space limits.
The new Advanced Listener Statistics system provides Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly statistics with historical date selection. Features include an interactive geo world map with live mode (updates every 5 seconds), listener IPs, devices, countries, top countries, total and unique listeners, average durations, and top 10 unique listeners by duration. Track statistics show top 100 tracks ranked by listeners or total listening time, with album artwork and previews.
Yes! Sonic Panel v3.0 can generate SoundExchange™-ready TXT reports formatted exactly as required by SoundExchange - no more spending hours preparing Excel sheets. Reports are ready to submit immediately. You can also download PDF reports for general usage and Excel exports for analysis. The system integrates with Spotify API for accurate track metadata including album artwork and previews.
With your auto DJ running, simply click the talk button in Sonic Panel and speak into your device's microphone. There's a brief processing delay before your voice plays live over the automated music. This enables emergency broadcasts, station announcements, and interactive radio programming without interrupting your automated schedule. Sonic Panel also supports text-to-speech conversion - type any message to broadcast immediately!
Yes! In v3.0, both the root and client panel interfaces are fully mobile responsive with a convenient menu button for accessing the main navigation. You can perform essential tasks like starting your radio, managing AutoDJ, and deleting DJ accounts directly from your smartphone or tablet - manage your radio station anywhere, anytime.
The crossfade feature in v3.0 has been completely upgraded. It now respects your chosen settings with options for 0 (disabled), 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, or 12 seconds. The 1-second option is perfect for short songs and jingles under 5 seconds. Most importantly, crossfade no longer relies on volume analysis - every song transition is guaranteed to crossfade properly every time.
Yes! Sonic Panel provides native SSL/HTTPS streaming for all radio versions including SHOUTcast v1, v2, and Icecast. In v3.0, Icecast radios now support standard port SSL connections as well. The free SSL certificate setup is one-click configuration, auto-renews, and prevents browser security warnings for professional streaming.
Yes, Sonic Panel supports unlimited DJ accounts with individual login credentials and customizable permissions. Each DJ can have their own profile picture that displays on player pages when they're on air. In v3.0, when a DJ disconnects, a new song plays from the active playlist instead of resuming the previous track - reflecting how modern FM radio operates. Playlist Intervals and scheduled playlists automatically pause during live DJ streams.
Sonic Panel has a rich heritage that dates back to 2008, when it was originally known as WHM Sonic - a pioneering cPanel/WHM plugin that revolutionized how radio broadcasters managed their streaming servers.
Hired Hosting was one of the first hosting providers to offer WHM Sonic hosting services back in 2008, and we're proud to say that many of those original customers are still with us today - a testament to the platform's reliability and our commitment to long-term support.
Over the years, WHM Sonic evolved into the modern Sonic Panel we offer today, maintaining its core strengths while adapting to contemporary broadcasting needs. The transition from a cPanel plugin to a standalone web-based control panel brought enhanced flexibility, improved performance, and the innovative Talk Over Auto DJ feature that sets it apart.
With over 17 years of continuous operation, Sonic Panel represents one of the most mature and battle-tested radio broadcasting platforms available. Our long-standing customer relationships demonstrate the stability and trustworthiness that comes from nearly two decades of hosting expertise.
Some of our Sonic Panel customers have been broadcasting continuously since 2008, making them pioneers in the internet radio industry.