OpenBroadcaster is an integrated open source software communication application that manages through the internet, remote control and management of on-air radio and TV community transmitters. Radio station in a box. The system enables authorized community and audience members to request content online, generate dynamic play lists, program theme based segments and interact with other audience members. User Determined Radio. It is available as a stand alone application and is easily ported through an API to CMS such as Joomla or other social networking sites and automation systems.
The server and remote device application(s) are built on Linux and Android platform from which it is possible to build and integrate future community releases and updates. Content management is available via any web browser with a modular CMS accesible from different operating systems (Windows, Apple, and Linux) across remote TCP/IP networks. Streaming is done locally in multiple formats and also with "pay as you go" streaming service providers. Authorized users may also upload and priority schedule digitized emergency audio and visual messages via the Internet without the need of having personnel in the control room. There is unlimited play list logs, and audio\video archiving including detailed traffic reports available in customized delivery formats for off site backups.
Existing broadcasters will benefit from OpenBroadcaster solutions because it extends the operating life of existing analogue transmitters in service adding new RDS features enhancing revenue generating opportunities using low cost hardware. Media monitoring capabilities use the station to record and archive other radio stations newscasts providing a secondary revenue stream and tools for the news room.
OpenBroadcaster brings social media together with community participation blending internet with local on-air broadcasting. Through a web interface there is reduced administration costs in the operation and management of community airtime as content can be uploaded, created and scheduled off-site. Self serve process reduces the need for “set-up” time at the station in preparation for airing a broadcast allowing more resources to be directed to generating revenue, creating content and providing localized community messages
User Generated Radio Using Open Source To Reduce Administration and Increase Revenue
So that new features can be introduced into the OB environment by thirdparty developers. We include 2 themes that can be modified so users can easily create a branded skin.
We have a simple install script and Deb package for the remote linux applicaion. All of the project is hosted on Github so we can push/pull updates to remotes and server.
This allows interaction between autonomous OB networks and sub networks. Example: The process to distribute commercial material and emergency announcements between portal A (Yukon) and Portal B (Northwest Territories) where these groups normally don't share content or interact. Upload one media track and have it play at all stations once.
The panda board outputs 1080i and this runs digital signage and community access channels on cable.
We have 2 methods, the first is a mobile web browser implementation. The second is an actual application, programmed to talk with our API to do things like upload an announcement directly into a users profile and schedule from smartphone.
Ebusker to pitch loonies electronically to artists playing on radio and TV in real time
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Try the demo sitehere
Login with either "demo" or "enhanced" Use"openbroadcaster" is the password
To take advantage of HTML 5 capabilities the demo site is best viewed with Google Chrome browser