This is in reference to your automation. Our current configuration is our board feeds the switcher unit which in turns feeds the STL. We are upgrading to Scott Studios in which I plan to run the same approach. Our group up North ran the upgrade a different way, in that, the switcher unit feeds the board and then to the STL. Just curious as to how others have done it.
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> This is in reference to your automation. Our current
> configuration is our board feeds the switcher unit which in
> turns feeds the STL. We are upgrading to Scott Studios in
> which I plan to run the same approach. Our group up North
> ran the upgrade a different way, in that, the switcher unit
> feeds the board and then to the STL. Just curious as to how
> others have done it.
>
Have it somewhat both ways.
Run the 3 play channels to both the switcher & the board (plus the 4th preview/PB audio to a pot).
For live assist, jocks seem like control over each of the 3 channels. The preview/PB gives them another place to play something on the air.
Now stick a relay to switch the STL feed between the board and the switcher. Have a bright LED next to the switch that tells them the board's "hot".
If either the board or the switcher dies you can bypass either one.
And when the board's not hot you can do production on the SS.
> configuration is our board feeds the switcher unit which in
> turns feeds the STL. We are upgrading to Scott Studios in
> which I plan to run the same approach. Our group up North
> ran the upgrade a different way, in that, the switcher unit
> feeds the board and then to the STL. Just curious as to how
> others have done it.
>
Have it somewhat both ways.
Run the 3 play channels to both the switcher & the board (plus the 4th preview/PB audio to a pot).
For live assist, jocks seem like control over each of the 3 channels. The preview/PB gives them another place to play something on the air.
Now stick a relay to switch the STL feed between the board and the switcher. Have a bright LED next to the switch that tells them the board's "hot".
If either the board or the switcher dies you can bypass either one.
And when the board's not hot you can do production on the SS.
> This is in reference to your automation. Our current
> configuration is our board feeds the switcher unit which in
> turns feeds the STL. We are upgrading to Scott Studios in
> which I plan to run the same approach. Our group up North
> ran the upgrade a different way, in that, the switcher unit
> feeds the board and then to the STL. Just curious as to how
> others have done it.
>
I recomend Automation > Board > switcher > STL
and automation > switcher > STL
This way if your console craps out, you still can be on air with straight automation while you repair it or swap it out.. plus also by having the switcher before the STL u could also say run your PROD studio into the switcher too so if on air became unuseable for some reason, you could broadcast out of the PROD studio without much "pain"
Just my two cents..
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> configuration is our board feeds the switcher unit which in
> turns feeds the STL. We are upgrading to Scott Studios in
> which I plan to run the same approach. Our group up North
> ran the upgrade a different way, in that, the switcher unit
> feeds the board and then to the STL. Just curious as to how
> others have done it.
>
I recomend Automation > Board > switcher > STL
and automation > switcher > STL
This way if your console craps out, you still can be on air with straight automation while you repair it or swap it out.. plus also by having the switcher before the STL u could also say run your PROD studio into the switcher too so if on air became unuseable for some reason, you could broadcast out of the PROD studio without much "pain"
Just my two cents..
<P ID="signature">______________
Lenks
Program Director/Music Director
X Music Online
The X
Today's Best Music
http://www.xmusiconline.com/</P>
Best to have it configured so that you can get a console on air as well in the event that the automation system dies.
A much more likely event, given the mortality of computers and the pure cussedness of anything relying upon windows.
If the console is still working, you can always take your I-pod out, cut the headphone off, strip the wires and run it into a channel ;-)!
A much more likely event, given the mortality of computers and the pure cussedness of anything relying upon windows.
If the console is still working, you can always take your I-pod out, cut the headphone off, strip the wires and run it into a channel ;-)!
Well, in the event of a catastrophic failure, I have a Prod studio that can be on air, for any of our 3 stations, at the push of a button. The Prod studio is equipted with an overhauled air board. (BLEEP), just thought about one thing though that I will need to remedy...Back up air studio/Prod room has no provisions for EAS. Anyhow, I didn't see this thread going in the direction of failures but I am always willing to learn how others DO IT.
This is an excellent suggestion. One other "pro" for this configuration is that you can use the that studio/console for production work while automation is directly online to the STL and transmitter. The console is not tied up feeding program out - but of course you can switch the console back on any time you need.
Regards,
Joe
> I recomend Automation > Board > switcher > STL
>
> and automation > switcher > STL
>
> This way if your console craps out, you still can be on air
> with straight automation while you repair it or swap it
> out.. plus also by having the switcher before the STL u
> could also say run your PROD studio into the switcher too so
> if on air became unuseable for some reason, you could
> broadcast out of the PROD studio without much "pain"
>
> Just my two cents..
>
Regards,
Joe
> I recomend Automation > Board > switcher > STL
>
> and automation > switcher > STL
>
> This way if your console craps out, you still can be on air
> with straight automation while you repair it or swap it
> out.. plus also by having the switcher before the STL u
> could also say run your PROD studio into the switcher too so
> if on air became unuseable for some reason, you could
> broadcast out of the PROD studio without much "pain"
>
> Just my two cents..
>
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Drew5164
Guest
>I am always
> willing to learn how others DO IT.
>
Ditto. Before the new studios were built here two AM's shared a studio and console. An 8.2 switcher was used with Output One going to one station's STL and Output Two to the other. Either station could use the console for live shows- though, obviously not at the same time-. Dayparts that were automated, the console was used for production. In the new place each station has its own control room with a toggle switch to switch from console straight to stl so each console can be used for production. Everywhere I go I learn something new....
> willing to learn how others DO IT.
>
Ditto. Before the new studios were built here two AM's shared a studio and console. An 8.2 switcher was used with Output One going to one station's STL and Output Two to the other. Either station could use the console for live shows- though, obviously not at the same time-. Dayparts that were automated, the console was used for production. In the new place each station has its own control room with a toggle switch to switch from console straight to stl so each console can be used for production. Everywhere I go I learn something new....
> This is in reference to your automation. Our current
> configuration is our board feeds the switcher unit which in
> turns feeds the STL. We are upgrading to Scott Studios in
> which I plan to run the same approach. Our group up North
> ran the upgrade a different way, in that, the switcher unit
> feeds the board and then to the STL. Just curious as to how
> others have done it.
>
I'd DA it and do both - then you have a direct feed to the STL if you need to do maintenance on the board.<P ID="signature">______________
...co-moderator of the Satellite Radio, Phoenix, and San Diego boards...</P>
> configuration is our board feeds the switcher unit which in
> turns feeds the STL. We are upgrading to Scott Studios in
> which I plan to run the same approach. Our group up North
> ran the upgrade a different way, in that, the switcher unit
> feeds the board and then to the STL. Just curious as to how
> others have done it.
>
I'd DA it and do both - then you have a direct feed to the STL if you need to do maintenance on the board.<P ID="signature">______________
...co-moderator of the Satellite Radio, Phoenix, and San Diego boards...</P>
> Well, in the event of a catastrophic failure, I have a Prod
> studio that can be on air, for any of our 3 stations, at the
> push of a button. The Prod studio is equipted with an
> overhauled air board. (BLEEP), just thought about one thing
> though that I will need to remedy...Back up air studio/Prod
> room has no provisions for EAS. Anyhow, I didn't see this
> thread going in the direction of failures but I am always
> willing to learn how others DO IT.
We have our 3 studios, one for FM, one for AM, and one for production. Any studio can take control of either station. We have our EAS in the control room as the last stop between the switcher and the STL, and on each board we have an EAS Alarm light that flashes in case an alert comes in. But, that way if our computer or board crashes in FM, we can run out of production, and EAS is still legal ...
> studio that can be on air, for any of our 3 stations, at the
> push of a button. The Prod studio is equipted with an
> overhauled air board. (BLEEP), just thought about one thing
> though that I will need to remedy...Back up air studio/Prod
> room has no provisions for EAS. Anyhow, I didn't see this
> thread going in the direction of failures but I am always
> willing to learn how others DO IT.
We have our 3 studios, one for FM, one for AM, and one for production. Any studio can take control of either station. We have our EAS in the control room as the last stop between the switcher and the STL, and on each board we have an EAS Alarm light that flashes in case an alert comes in. But, that way if our computer or board crashes in FM, we can run out of production, and EAS is still legal ...
> I'd DA it and do both - then you have a direct feed to the
> STL if you need to do maintenance on the board.
As often as DA"s fail, there is no way I would put one in my air chain...IMHO, it just doesn't make sense to put one inline...
Have a great holiday!
> STL if you need to do maintenance on the board.
As often as DA"s fail, there is no way I would put one in my air chain...IMHO, it just doesn't make sense to put one inline...
Have a great holiday!
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