MSC Radio Automation

The radio in the cloud

MSC Radio Automation is a set of programs and services for the complete programming, radiation and publication of the contents of a radio station.

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Different system settings

MSC Radio Automation is a versatile system that can be configured on a single computer or on a network.

Installing one or the other programs and configuring according to the purpose, we can define a system adapted to our needs, without giving up any of its advantages.

We can deploy the entire system on a network (option 1 , 2 and 6 ) or on a single computer (option 3 , 4 or 5 )

General particularities:

In all PCs we could make use of the MSC Management program but we must be careful to use a sound card independent of those used to emit or register.
The PC Continuity and PC Live must have special settings:
- Time synchronized with time servers.
- Energy saving disabled.
- System auto-start in case there is an electrical failure. Highly recommended to implement a UPS. (PC Continuity only).
- Auto Login of the session user. (PC Continuity only).
- Disable the sounds of the Windows system.
In production studios the MSC Cartridges Program can be remotely controlled by the mixer.
- MSC BOX CTL04: If the mixer has the option of switching channels, with this module we can control up to four independent players.
- D&R Airence(Beta): Adaptation of the players to the functionalities of this mixer.

Configuration 1

On a local network with dedicated computers

This configuration is suitable for large stations, with departments and staff working simultaneously.

PC Server: Where the MYSQL data server and the shared directories of the audio files will be installed.
PC Continuity: Where the MSC Continuity , MSC Control programs will be installed.
PC Logger: Where the MSC Logger and MSC Stream programs are installed.
PCs Live: Where MSC Cartridges is installed. There may be several PCs according to needs (live studies, production, etc.).
PCs Management: Where MSC Manager is installed. Also, there may be several jobs dedicated to these tasks.

Configuration 2

In a local network with versatility computers

Certain system tasks are autonomous, these can be grouped into a single computer.

PC Continuity: Where the MSC Continuity , MSC Control , MySQL data server and shared files programs are installed.
PC Logger: Where the MSC Logger and MSC Stream programs are installed.
PCs Live: Where MSC Cartridges is installed. There may be several PCs according to needs (live studies, production, etc.).
PCs Management: Where MSC Manager is installed. Also, there may be several jobs dedicated to these tasks.

Configuration 3

Todos los programas autónomos en un solo ordenador y con tarjetas de sonido independientes para cada función.

Configuración recomendada para pequeñas / medianas emisoras con infraestructura técnica y espacios diferenciados para cada tarea (estudio de directo, estudio producción, redacción, etc).

PC Continuity: Where the MySQL data server and the shared files are installed, the MSC Continuity , MSC Control programs (working with the card sound 1), MSC Logger and MSC Stream (working with sound card 2).
PCs Live: Where MSC Cartridges is installed. There may be several PCs according to needs (live studies, production, etc.).
PCs Management: Where MSC Manager is installed. Also, there may be several jobs dedicated to these tasks.

This system configuration is the most practical and robust, since we concentrate all the autonomous functions of the system on a single computer.

Configuration 4

On a single computer and multiple sound cards.

Recommended configuration for small stations with a minimum of technical infrastructure. A sound mixer would be necessary to route the audio signal.

All programs installed.

Card 1: continuity reproduction ( MSC Continuity ) and MSC Control .
Card 2: Programming recording ( MSC Logger ) and sending the signal to the streaming server ( MSC Stream ).
1-N card: live production ( MSC Cartridges ).

Configuration 5

Virtualization of sound cards.

We can change the previous configuration making the sound cards virtual and thus be able to complete the entire system without needing anything more than the computer itself.

Virtual output card: continuity reproduction ( MSC Continuity ) and MSC Control .
Virtual output card: live production ( MSC Cartridges ).
Virtual input card: recording of the programming ( MSC Logger ) and sending the signal to the streaming server ( MSC Stream ).
In Windows settings, check the option 'Listen to this device' on the recording device. Select a real card to be able to hear it.

Recommended configuration for stations that only broadcast online.

Configuration 6

In a remote network (Internet)

For networks of stations that work in some aspects together (advertising).

We could have the MySQL data server and common audio files hosted in the cloud. The stations would access for centralized tasks, but they would have the possibility to continue carrying out their particular programming.