[BC] Re: Automation software

[Steve Griesbach]

We have been using BSI's new product OpX for 2 years in both markets I take 
care of.  Has been a very reliable system.  Although not required, a touch 
screen can be used as well, and has been a nice addition to our studios. 
Satellite shows and clocks are extremely easy to set up, voice tracking is 
very easy to do, and works very well in live assist as well.

Steve Griesbach
Chief Engineer
Cumulus Broadcasting
Oshkosh & Green Bay, WI

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tpt at literock93r.com>

>
> A colleague, (non-technical), is faced with the problem of replacing  an 
> ancient server-based automation system for a cluster--with no  budget. 
> Prophet quoted him $100K.
>
> He uses natural log and natural music for log generation.  He's seen  our 
> Simian systems, which would probably work for two of his stations~  a news 
> talk and a music station, both satellite fed, but the other two  stations 
> require something that can be used either live assist or  voice-tracked 
> for music-intensive formats.
>
> Suggestions?  I thought Enco might be able to help him out but its  been a 
> long time since I've looked at any of their systems.  Given the 
> availability of cheap, and large, hard drives my inclination would be  to 
> use several stand-alone pc-based systems, rather than a server-work 
> station approach. Especially if his budget is that limited.  However,  I 
> think I would want a touch-screen based system for a live 
> music/personality format.
>
> Any suggestions?
>