Playout and broadcast automation for TV channels
Playout is part of EasyCaster Transcoder: schedule, on-air control, media library, graphics and ads. Nothing else to install.
Features
- ScheduleCSV, XLSX, XMLTV, FDOnAirValidation before publishing, day rollover and daylight saving time changes.
- On airTake, Skip, HoldManual operator actions, freeze frame, return to the live source.
- Live inputsSRT, RTSP, RTMP, UDP, HLSScheduled or manual live inserts.
- Media library−23 LUFS, −1 dBTPFile checks and loudness normalisation to EBU R 128.
- GraphicsF9–F12Logo, age rating badge, captions, RSS ticker; four sets on hotkeys.
- Adspaid editionsSCTE-35, DTMFA break starts on a marker in the input signal, so you can insert regional ads. For providers, markers are inserted into the UDP output.
- OutputsIf an output is lost: carry on, show a slate or stop.
- Multiple outputspaid editionsSeveral destinations per channel at different qualities.
- Reportspaid editionsCSV, JSON, XMLTVAs-run, operator actions, delivery outages, programme guide.
What happens if something fails
- On-air engine in a separate processClosing the program window does not take the channel off air.
- After a power failureThe channel does not start by itself: the operator starts it after checking the output.
- 1+1 backup serverpaid editionsA warm standby; the operator switches to it in seconds.
- UpdatesA new version is not installed while the channel is on air.
Graphics without a separate character generator
Layers are placed over the picture with the mouse; a caption can show the name of the current or next programme.
Migrating from another playout system
Schedules from FDOnAir (.air, .airx), CSV, XLSX and XMLTV import directly. Tell us which system you are moving from and we will help migrate the schedule.
Channels by edition
| Edition | Free | Basic | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playout channels | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
How many channels a server handles depends on the encoding — we will advise when we reply to your request. Free edition limits are on the Licensing page.