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The Smart Broadcast SolutionToday’s radio stations are heavily reliant on automation sys-tems to handle virtually all aspects of daily broadcasting operations.

Systems that are directly or indirectly involved with pro-gramme production and playout are moving beyond the broadcasting studio and making inroads into editorial offices, music programming, advertising departments and even the executive suite.

Present-day systems have become much more PC and server-based, with exacting availability and stability requirements, yet they must be easy to operate and maintain. Integra-tion of new communication and information systems in broadcast studio settings can be complex, and this in turn requires highly flexible, scalable and accommodat-ing broadcast systems.

For decades, Studer has been one of the world’s lead-ing broadcast studio equipment suppliers. The company’s DigiMedia broadcast system is a full-featured production and playout system that is proving popular with radio stations all over the world – not least because DigiMe-dia was developed and is being continually enhanced by broadcasters, for broadcasters. Globally, 150-plus radio sta-tions with over 1500 workstations between them already rely on Studer DigiMedia.

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TCP/IP Network

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TCP/IP Network

TCP/IP Router

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Studer OnAir 1000

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Phone Network

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A powerful database lies at the heart of a high-performance broadcast system. DigiMedia is available either with a proprietary, very lean database or in a SQL version that opens the full range of possibilities afforded by standard databases.

Database

The database’s central task is to manage the full repertoire of media formats (images, sound, text) used by the DigiMe-dia broadcast system. The open structure makes light work of data importing and exporting – an important consid-eration when integrating specialised third-party products like music and advertising scheduling software.

The DigiMedia SQL version allows users to benefit from all the facilities of a professional database, like rapid and flexible record searches using a wide range of search criteria.

DigiMedia Library

SQL - Library

Key features

• Installable on a single-user PC up to a server system

• SQL database• Proprietary database• Import/export interfaces• Data transfer via TCP/IP

DigiMedia Playlist

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Standard Edition (SE)

The basic version of the DigiMedia broadcast system, with an integrated database. Can be used on single-user PCs, all the way to large-scale server systems under Windows, Novell or Linux. Windows cluster server configurations are also possible.

The database is hosted on one computer; multiple comput-ers can function as file servers. Supports the full comple-ment of DigiMedia software modules, along with numerous products from third-party vendors. Includes basic music scheduling facilities; industry-standard products like Rep-ertoire, Selector and MusicMaster can be integrated via optional interface modules.

Professional Edition (PE)

The Professional Edition is based on a SQL database and builds on the functionality of Standard Edition with capa-bilities for running on multiple host computers, along with various tables having flexible field definitions.

Access control to databases, tables and fields is possible via usernames, passwords and specific read/write privileges.

Enterprise Edition (EE)

Enterprise Edition adds automatic database entry dele-tion, archiving and modification to the features of Pro-fessional Edition.

Extended multi-programme operation is possible, along with links to third party databases.

File replication can also be performed.

Standard Edition (SE) Professional Edition (PE) Enterprise Edition (EE)

Required optional Software:

None for the standard system. Database Client required for each additional Workstation accessing the database.

SQL Server and SQL Clients software need to be ordered separately.

SQL Server and SQL Clients software need to be ordered separately.

Audio Editors:

• DigiMedia SingleTrack• DigiMedia EasyTrack• DigiMedia MultiTrack

Either for Digigram cards or as MM version (SB compatible cards)

Proprietary format for the Import/Export of the database.

• DigiMedia SingleTrack• DigiMedia EasyTrack• DigiMedia MultiTrack

Either for Digigram cards or as MM version (SB com-patible cards)

Any format for the Import/Export of the database can be chosen as standard format.

• DigiMedia SingleTrack• DigiMedia EasyTrack• DigiMedia MultiTrack

Either for Digigram cards or as MM version (SB com-patible cards)

Any format for the Import/Export of the database can be chosen as standard format.

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The on air application is among the most important components of a broadcast system. It is the radio presenter’s daily working tool, and bears a direct influence on the quality of work. DigiMedia provides a full suite of the tools expected of a modern on air system.

OnAir

In addition to regular live-assist, DigiMedia also permits automated operation that is capable, for example, of run-ning a programme with presenter, news feed and external source input automatically.

The SplitController gives DigiMedia fully automated con-trol over regionalised programming.

Full outside control over the on air application, via a data link or GSM, is another standard feature

Fully automated broadcast operation is an important com-mercial consideration in broadcasting.

DigiMedia allows comprehensive playout automation. Fre-quent applications include night time programmes involv-ing a presenter and music-heavy programme sections outside of prime time.

It is quite simple to realise complete programmes includ-ing presenters, news bulletins, playback from a variety of audio media (CD, MD, tape, etc.), patching-in external lines via a routing matrix, telephone hybrid and/or codecs – all fully automated, with no studio personnel present.

Key features

• Automation and live-assist modes• Jingle and NewsPlayer• Instant remote operation with identical on air

user interface• Multi-programme operation• Central and distributed regionalisation operation• Mixing desk integration via serial connections to

Studer OnAir-series consoles

Automation Live Assist

DigiMedia can replace conventional studio playback equip-ment, making it the ideal DJ tool in live assist mode. Any-thing that used to be sourced off CD, MD, DAT, etc. can be cued up fast and conveniently with a mouse, touch-screen or keyboard, ready for fader-start playback.

Comprehensive pre-listening, also with direct database access and availability of additional functions like RDS or routing matrixes, are all standard.

Jingle Player - News Player

The news/jingle player allows convenient cueing and play-out of news or jingle elements, independently of the OnAir screen.

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Modules• DigiMedia SE • DigiMedia PE• DigiMedia EE• DigiMedia JinglePlayer • DigiMedia BackUp• DigiMedia Remote• DigiMedia SplitController• DigiMedia SplitImport

Multi Programme – SplitFeed

DigiMedia is capable of playing out multiple playlists simultaneously. This can be used for broadcasting indi-vidual programme segments, or entire programmes on different stations.

Remote

Radio is growing less studio-bound and more out and about – the closer it can get to listeners, the better. Digi-Media allows full remote control of the OnAir application via a network, modem link or GSM. A special transmis-sion protocol means that everything happens in real time

and securely, thanks to password protection.

The remote application is a one-to-one match with the studio OnAir screen and may be installed on a laptop, for example. A chat window allows easy exchange of text mes-sages between the remote station and the OnAir station.

Mixing desk integration

The DigiMedia system can control all Studer OnAir-series digital mixing desks via a serial interface. This allows a wide range of programmable control possibilities like automatic execution of predefined fades, channel mute/unmute, etc.

Database Client – CD transfer

Every database client connection (database system access) includes a CD transfer option that allows audio content to be transferred to the audio server as MPEG files via a PC workstation. CD title/album data is automatically inserted into the database after the download.

100 Mbit/s

DigiMedia-Server

OnAir SplitControllerMaster

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One major quality-determining factor of a broadcast system is its capability to model radio or television production and transmission workflow. In particular, this implies the most seamless integration possible with specialised software tools and studio hardware.

Systems integration

cast schedules across one or more programmes. Reper-toire is fully integrated with DigiMedia, meaning that it can not only read data from the music scheduler, but also write it back.

Interface modules are available for integrating other estab-lished products like RCS Selector and Aware MusicMaster.

Key features

• Wide choice of industry-standard audio editors• Multimedia capability• PCX- / NP drivers and MU drivers• Integrated music scheduling• Integrated agency system• Connectivity interface for third-party products

Integral, no-compromise working procedures require the right tools for each step of the process, with the best possible functionality match between tools.

DigiMedia Broadcast offers a very wide selection of tools, developed both in-house and by third-party vendors.

Choices include various audio editors, music and transmis-sion scheduling software, connectivity software for work-ing with agencies, image, sound and text management, archiving tools, and much more.

There are also a large number of third-party products, especially for tasks like music planning, advertising sched-uling and audio logging.

Music and Broadcast scheduling

The DigiMedia broadcast system includes integrated DigiMe-dia Scheduler software, which has all the features required for comprehensive music and broadcast scheduling.

For more exacting requirements, there is the DigiMe-dia Repertoire software module: the latest generation of music planning software, with a contemporary graphical interface for clear, visual management of entire broad-

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Modules

• DigiMedia SingleTrack Editor • DigiMedia EasyTrack Editor • DigiMedia MultiTrack Editor • DigiMedia Repertoire • DigiMedia FastNews • DigiMedia iNews • DigiMedia SelectorImport • DigiMedia MusicMasterImport • DigiMedia CommercialsImport

Agency system

DigiMedia FastNews and DigiMedia iNews software is available for receiving agency data and producing news broadcasts.

FastNews and iNews receive agency data via satellite, modem, ISDN or directly from the internet. They include independent modules for producing and archiving hourly news bulletins. With user-definable keyword search fil-ters, issues and stories can be tracked over a prolonged period.

DigiMedia FastNews offers a wide range of utilities for management of any input (e.g. agency lines, audio lines, internet, ftp, email) in almost any format including text, audio, pictures and video.

DigiMedia iNews is running on SQL database, completely integrated in the DigiMedia PE and EE versions and can be accessed on any DigiMedia client station.

Advertising scheduling

The DigiMedia Commercials Import interface module facili-tates integration of virtually all popular advertising sched-uler software. Once the software has scheduled commercials, they are inserted automatically in the broadcast stream, without need for any further handling by studio staff.

Audio editors

The DigiMedia broadcast system offers a wide variety of audio editing tools:

• DigiMedia Recorder/Player • DigiMedia SingleTrack (1 stereo track)• DigiMedia EasyTrack (3 stereo tracks)• DigiMedia MultiTrack (n stereo tracks)

All the products are fully integrated, meaning they can be invoked directly from the database and the edited results saved back to the database. See the table on this page for a summary of respective product functionality.

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DigiMedia SingleTrack Editor DigiMedia EasyTrack Editor DigiMedia MultiTrack Editor

Main features Main features Main features

• Digital editor for mono/stereo editing in various Musicam formats, as well as linear editing.

• Digital editor for mono/stereo takes on three tracks

• Recognises/converts various audio formats (MPEG, WAV, AIFF, etc.)

• Digital editor for mono/stereo takes on multiple tracks

• Recognises/converts various audio formats (MPEG, WAV, AIFF, etc.)

• Two levels of complexity: Easy Page and Full Page • Up to 4 separate work areas • Per-track view selection

• Choice of loop and scrub functions • Choice of loop and scrub function Scrubbing across all tracks

• Scrubbing across multiple tracks

• German and English user interface languages • Multi-language support; comprehensive pop-up help functions; multi-format clipboard with RTF text support

• Multi-language support; comprehensive pop-up help functions; multi-format clipboard with RTF text support

• Full and extended undo feature, step contents can be undone in any sequence

• Full and extended undo feature, step contents can be undone in any sequence

• Unlimited undo/redo

• Unlimited number of cue points • User-definable cue point and time display formats • User-definable cue point and time display formats

• Full support of MusiFile standards, including header

• Version with “reporter box” for live-style productions

• Virtual track management (separation of physical and logical tracks), including “ghost tracks”

• Convenient trim functions • Full integration of all Edigas functions • Full integration of all Edigas functions

• Silent insert feature • Simultaneous playback and record • Simultaneous playback and record

• Simultaneous playback and record • User-definable fades and envelope curve modifica-tion with no mixer required

• Integrated crossfade editor for overlapping objects on the same track

• Improved Operation and Screen Layout • Powerful Ducking functions • Multi-Format-Clipboard supporting RTF text

• Quick and comprehensive editing capabilities • Alternatively Loop or Scrub functions • AutoSave and project save

DigiMedia SingleTrack

DigiMedia EasyTrack.

DigiMedia MultiTrack

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MultimediaToday’s radio and television are digital

multi-media, correspondingly integrated with multimedia systems. The internet is

just as important in this respect as services like RDS, SMS and DAB.

Modules

• DigiMedia InternetPublisherPro• DigiMedia DynamicRDS• DigiMedia OnAir-Gateway• DigiMedia IP-Server

Key features

• Web publishing• Web radio• Audio-on-demand• Dynamic RDS• SMS delivery• DAB

The DigiMedia broadcast system communicates with the networked “outside world” via IP servers and OnAir gateways.

This makes it possible to send continuously updated data-base content dynamically to web sites, RDS, DAB and mobile telephone displays with relatively little effort.

Everything happens automatically, without any need for explicit operator action.

The broadcast system database thus becomes a multime-dia information supply point for modern radio and tele-vision broadcast companies.

OnAir gateway

The DigiMedia broadcast system’s OnAir gateway is a powerful tool for external network connectivity. It per-mits secure data interchange with the DigiMedia database and provides the interface for the following multimedia functionality:

IP server

The DigiMedia IP server software module facilitates extend-ing DigiMedia networks via TCP/IP links, e.g. via the inter-net. This can be extremely useful for networking various radio stations, or linking satellite studios with broad-cast headquarters.

Web publishing

The DigiMedia InternetPublisher software module gives web publishers a suite of tools for dynamic preparation of database content on a web site.

The DigiMedia InternetPublisherPro software developer kit goes even further, offering web-radio functionality and audio-on-demand.

Audio-On-Demand

With this feature, Web site visitors can search for spe-cific music titles and audio segments, and listen in real-time via Windows Media Player.

Triggers initiate web publishing of specific audio offerings like news bulletins, topical items or pop charts.

RDS/RadioText

DigiMedia exploits RadioText, one of many RDS (Radio Data System) features, to transmit ancillary programme infor-mation from the DigiMedia database. For example, this facilitates title/artist information display on RDS-equipped radio receivers.

A separate scheduler can generate a weekly plan for RadioText information to be sent in parallel with audio programming.

SMS delivery

The OnAir gateway can be used to make dynamic database content available to an SMS provider. The primary applica-tion here is to display title/artist details of the music cur-rently being broadcast on mobile telephones via SMS.

DAB

With DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting), comprehensive text and image information can accompany a broadcast programme. The DigiMedia broadcast system delivers the necessary dynamic data via the OnAir gateway.

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