

We've used Simian for years (2004)-and Wave Station before that. Helps to have played with one before, though. If I owned a radio station I would probably go with AudioVault because I have more experience with that system (at four stations and for many years going back to the original version that ran on Windows for Workgroups 3.11) than with all other automation systems combined.Įvery automation system has a steep learning curve. For the same reasons they buy top-end automation systems. Major players don't buy Nautel transmitters because they have deep pockets - they buy them for reliability, performance, and short-term and long-term support. My small customers have my ~20 years of experience with Simian and its predecessor, Wavestation.Īutomation systems are just like broadcast hardware - if you try to cheap out you will have problems.

For any automation system to have long-term reliability you need someone in-house or with remote management capability and who also has extensive experience with that program. Simian has been very reliable for some of my small customers, but for that to be the case you need to use the hardware that is supported by the program. The only alternative that I see to paying for a quality automation problem is to forget automation and staff the control room 24/7. Parts will not be your problem - program support will be your problem unless you pay for it.

Use MegaSeg to run your internet radio station, combined with various streaming software encoders for Mac and formats such as Shoutcast, Icecast.

MegaSeg Pro 6 for Mac delivers essential features designed for professional broadcasters, from terrestrial and online radio and television stations, to podcasts and video streams.Free Encoders (Scroll down for paid encoders.). All of which are compatible with both SHOUTcast and Icecast platforms (the ideal platform to use when choosing a streaming provider). The following is a list of DJ Automation/Encoder software that RadioFX recommends. Recommended Audio Streaming Software for Your Radio Station.
