[cma-l] Automation

Fri Feb 27 12:38:51 GMT 2015

Can I just back Ian up with this . . .

Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, I have used pretty much ALL
the big playout systems on the big stations I have worked on and there has
been NOTHING to compare with flexibility, ease of use and support etc The
way we have set everything up means we can do an OB from our mobile devices
if need be!

Yes, there is a cost, BUT would you rather live on knife edge wondering when
and if your cheaper option is going to let you down OR would you prefer
peace of mind . . . This cost should be swallowed up with a sponsorship so
theoretically, it shouldn't be a problem.

Listeners are very 'fickle' and there are so many options these days you
need to make sure they trust your output otherwise, if the perception is
that you keep going off air, you will have a poor reputation and lose
credibility within the community.

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From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Ian Hickling
Sent: 26 February 2015 18:03
To: Geoff Rogers; radio at bayfm.co.uk; cma-l
Subject: [cma-l] Automation

I hesitated before posting exactly the same recommendation.

We've been working hard in this business for 16 years now -  and have seen
all sorts of play-out systems.

We've never found anything to beat Myriad.

We've never installed anything other than Myriad
OK - it's not cheap - and there are loads of free systems out there.

But it's British - it's very well engineered - it's rock solid if you follow
the simple rules - and the support from the guys in Hull is first class.

If you've never experienced it, you can get a 1-month free trial.

If you want to borrow a complete system, we can arrange that too.
Like Geoff says - provide your own hardware - to the right specification -
and the cost can come way down.

And yes - shame on us - we do get a small "thank you" for every one we
install.

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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:29:49 +0000
From: geoff at susyradio.com <mailto:geoff at susyradio.com> 
To: radio at bayfm.co.uk <mailto:radio at bayfm.co.uk> ; cma-l at commedia.org.uk
<mailto:cma-l at commedia.org.uk> 
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Automation

You gets what you pays for...

Myriad is the system we use and I've got no hesitation in recommending it.
If you buy rather than lease, it is well worth while. And being a
professional system may tick any training boxes you have in your key
commitments.

The discounts for Community radio are huge, especially if you just buy the
licences and supply your own hardware.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Geoff

On 26 February 2015 at 15:40, Bay Fm Radio <radio at bayfm.co.uk
<mailto:radio at bayfm.co.uk> > wrote:

Hi All,

We're considering changing our play-out system.

We're currently using OTS which is great and extremely reliable but,
limited. I'd like the ability to be able to program different spots at
different days and times etc.

I've been looking at Jazler Radiostar2. Are there any stations using this
automation?

Myriad (P-Squared) is too expensive and we're not prepared to pay for it
monthly either.

Thanks in advance,

Bay FM.

Andy.

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