[cma-l] Myriad v RCS

[Richard Berry]

Having used both I feel able to comment on this. They are both great playout systems, and it really depends on how you want to use them. Myriad is great for pulling together a show on the fly, picking music as you go. You can learn the basics in about 20 minutes, and be an expert in a few hours. It really is getting better and better, and I suspect most users find it to be stable. RCS is a different system, if you schedule most of your music and do lots of automation the RCS products do this well. The new Zetta product looks great, and is more flexible than the older Master Control system. The back-end of the system is complex, and you do need the free support line from time to time.

I guess it depends on what you do in your station. Both are used in the sector, and both are great systems. I’d suggest getting client lists and visiting stations near you with the products and see them in action.

Regards
Richard


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From: Geoff Rogers [mailto:geoff at susyradio.com]
Sent: 09 October 2014 12:00
To: The Community Media Association Discussion List
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Myriad v RCS

Having used Myriad in both a commercial and community radio environment, I can say it fulfils most of our needs and is very cost effective being a 'buy out' if needed.

The play out system is easy to use and works well in live assist and full automation.

The music scheduler supplied (Autotrack) is excellent for purpose, but you do need to spend a small amount extra to get the Pro version which for serious use is a must.  You don't have to use Autotrack, you can use Selector, Power Gold or any other standard music scheduler should you wish.

To correct Neil's reply, the Ad scheduler is part of the package and works but is very basic.  We use it without any issues though.

Not having used RCS playout, I cannot comment further other than when we looked at it the fact that there was no purchase option and it was quite a lot of money per month in perpetuity put me off.

Hope this helps

Geoff

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