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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Richard<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Richard Berry<br>
Senior Lecturer in Radio / Spark FM Station Manager<br>
Room 101B, David Puttnam Media Centre,<br>
University of Sunderland, SR6 0DD<br>
(+44) 0191 515 2239</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunderlanduniversityFADM" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="48" height="48" id="Picture_x0020_22" src="cid:image001.png@01CFE3BA.8CBB6FB0" alt="cid:image001.png@01CF83D7.DCFA9250"></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/richardberryuk" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="48" height="48" id="Picture_x0020_21" src="cid:image002.png@01CFE3BA.8CBB6FB0" alt="cid:image002.png@01CF83D7.DCFA9250"></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">
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</span><a href="http://www.sparksunderland.com/"><span style="color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="60" height="56" id="Picture_x0020_23" src="cid:image005.jpg@01CFE3BA.E26BC6D0" alt="spark_logo_masterbrand"></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Geoff Rogers [mailto:geoff@susyradio.com]
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<b>Sent:</b> 09 October 2014 12:00<br>
<b>To:</b> The Community Media Association Discussion List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [cma-l] Myriad v RCS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The play out system is easy to use and works well in live assist and full automation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hope this helps<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Geoff<o:p></o:p></p>
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-- <br>
Geoff Rogers<br>
Programme Director<br>
Susy Radio, Local Community Radio for Redhill and Reigate<br>
On-air across Sussex and Surrey on 103.4FM NOW<br>
Web: <a href="http://susyradio.com">susyradio.com</a> <<a href="http://www.susyradio.com">http://www.susyradio.com</a>><br>
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Susy Radio Ltd. A company registered in England and Wales.<br>
Registered Office: 54 Nutfield Road, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3EP.<br>
Registered Number: 06748586<o:p></o:p></p>
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