Broadcast Automation Software
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Broadcast AutomationSoftware Presenters Ben Feggans and Rob Dean
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Basic Configuration
Play audio Schedule events Create Logs Play sponsorship announcements (used to be
carts)
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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
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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
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Common Vendors
RCS DRS Ross Netia Dalet Simian Dinesat Station Playlist Zara Jazler...
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Full Automation SystemRCS Zetta
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Basic Playback SystemRCS Player 101
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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
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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
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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
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Comparing Software
http://radioautomationreview.com/
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Signal Flow
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Network Topology