Radio automation software (Playout systems)
- 19 Jun 2021
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Radio automation software (Playout systems)
- Updated on 19 Jun 2021
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Our platform works with any radio automation system (sometimes called a playout system) that can send an audio stream to us. This audio stream (the 'contribution' stream) is then processed and delivered to listeners via a network of edge servers.
We require an icecast
or SRT
stream as the contribution audio stream.
Free software
Most stations have already invested in a paid solution for their needs, but new stations can look at these free solutions:
- Mixxx - Free, multiple platforms.
- Radio DJ - Free, Windows only.
- Rivendell - Open source, multiple platforms, complicated setup.
- PlayIt Software - Free with paid plugins, Windows only.