Broadcast AutomationSoftware Presenters Ben Feggans and Rob Dean

Basic Configuration

Play audio Schedule events Create Logs Play sponsorship announcements (used to be

carts)

Advanced Use

Multiple input and output feeds Automate fades and cross fades Live voice recording and editing for program

creation Control the entire stations output unattended Operate auxiliary equipment- starting a CD

player, operating a switcher Provide filler music or back up logs when there is

a fault

Advanced Use

Download programs from an FTP server and playback

Run scripts to copy or move files across a network

Live audio streaming Provide live HTML or text data for web or RDS

stream E.g. What program is playing, what is next, news

ticker

Common Vendors

RCS DRS Ross Netia Dalet Simian Dinesat Station Playlist Zara Jazler...

Full Automation SystemRCS Zetta

Basic Playback SystemRCS Player 101

Common Uses

‘Lite’ versions may be used in studios for presenters

full systems to control the stations output to air Combined together form a powerful server based

system for audio play out Organise your music, many ID3 tag compatible Create daily schedules Create special event schedules Generate reports for sponsorship Fill in slots for missing presenters

Common Uses

Remote access the software using VNC to schedule events

Record from satellite or internet feed and play back program later

Switch to another source such CRN overnight Switch to each studio live to air, avoiding

presenter mistakes Cross over to the News or an OB at scheduled

time

System Requirements

Generally a Windows based PC Preferably a rack mount industrial machine on

UPS that stays on 24/7 Separate hard drive(s) for media Professional balanced sound card, the number of

inputs determines number of sources Network connection

Comparing Software

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Signal Flow

Network Topology