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Automation Systems

FTL_Ian

FTL_Ian

I'm looking into automation systems. What do you like?

Here are the ones I'm aware of:

Google/SS
Nextgen/Prophet
BSI Simian

Can you help me fill in the list? What am I missing?
 
If you're comfortable working with PC's in an automation environment, I'd recommend the ENCO Dad system. I'm on my second system - still amazed at how smoothly everything runs (once you get it set-up and programmed). Thier support is excellent; they also have an active, online community of users who you can bounce ideas off of. At this point, I could never go back to dealing with a Prophet/Nexgen or BSI system. But, YMMV.
-D
 
We use a system called DJPROLT at the college station I am a DJ at. I hate thi system. You have to rename all your music files in a specific way and I find the interface to be strange as far as running in automation. Running in manual the screen has 3 "cart" machines and you load files into the "cart" machines and use play stop rewind etc... controls for each "cart" machine. The system just feels cheap to me. It works fine for the college but I dont think I would use it for a commercial station.
 
Let me endorse the Harris System 90. As long as you change the reels, clean the heads and load the log with that seven inch floppy it will run like a champ. :)
 
If you have a fairly recent vintage PC (Pentium 4 or better), consider using Zararadio (http://zararadio.com). This automation (totally free) has plenty of bells and whistles to make any station sound decent. I'm running it right now on several college FM stations I'm engineering at, even at my non-comm FM. The program came well recommended, with several engineers I met with at the IBS convention in New York back in March. Check out the English version of the Zararadio website. It's a nice program that you won't have to pay a dime for. Using Audacity for production purposes (also totally free) and Zararadio for automation, you're all set. Try it out! You'll love it!


Peter Q. George (K1XRB)
Whitman, Massachusetts
 
Not to mention all the carts that were eaten by the cart carousel system in the Harris! :mad:

But thanks for the laugh, RR :)
 
I like Nexgen if you have a good budget and afford it. A good track record and good performer all around.

If, however, you're budget strapped and need something inexpensive, StationPlaylist is a great system that's functional and inexpensive ... and for under $400 you can't beat it!

I did a review for Radio World back last year and I still get thank yous from folks who found it to be a great solution for their needs.
 
I tried to download that program from the Zararadio website and never seem to get it. Is it still up there?
 
zach_morton said:
I tried to download that program from the Zararadio website and never seem to get it. Is it still up there?
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The Zararadio website is up and the download link is available. Just follow the English version of the program (after the links) and you should be able to get a copy of it. It's an "exe" program. Try it out. Good luck.
 
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