===== Aircast support page ===== ^ Model: ^^ Production year ^ | Aircast || - | | {{:aircast_logo-webintro130x75_2x.png?200|}} ||| | [[http://www.mambanet.org/assets/1-aircast-brochure.pdf|Brochure]] | [[http://www.mambanet.org/assets/aircast-basic-users-guide-manual.pdf|Manual]] | - | \\ ===== Radio Automation ===== \\ ^ Software ^ {{wiki:windows.png?15}} Windows ^ Manual ^ |D&R Aircast|[[http://download.aircastradioautomation.com/| v7.1]]|[[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/software/aircast-basic-users-guide-manual.pdf|PDF]]| |D&R Aircast|[[http://download.aircastradioautomation.com/| v7.0]]|[[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/software/aircast-basic-users-guide-manual.pdf|PDF]]| |D&R Aircast|[[http://download.aircastradioautomation.com/| v6.x]]|[[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/software/aircast-basic-users-guide-manual.pdf|PDF]]| |D&R Aircast|[[http://download.aircastradioautomation.com/| v5.x]]|[[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/software/aircast-basic-users-guide-manual.pdf|PDF]]| |D&R Aircast|[[http://download.aircastradioautomation.com/| v4.x]]|[[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/software/aircast-basic-users-guide-manual.pdf|PDF]]| ===Be sure which version you bought and which license you have!=== ===A v5.x license won't work with v6.x as you need to buy an upgrade.=== ===The v5.x can still work with a dongle licenes as v6.x works with a online license system.=== \\ ----- \\ Keep in mind that the Aircast upgrade is installed in a new folder next to the old version, it will ask to import the old settings at the first startup! \\ ----- \\ ===== Which license do I need to ... ? ===== \\ ^ Features ^ Aircast 6-STD ^ Aircast 6-STD-DB ^ Aircast 6-VT ^ ^ Playout and Automation | | | | | Base Playout and Automation, Playlist, Cartwall, Cue Editor, Mix Editor, events, screen objects, file logging | V | V | | | Advanced Playout Level 1: Stream/line-in playback, special playlist items, layout/skin, HTTP/SQL logging | V | V | | | Advanced Playout Level 2: Voice tracking, mixdown, scripting | V | V | | ^ Encoder | | | | | Streaming Encoder Built-in Shoutcast/Icecast compatible streaming encoder | V | V | V | Support for External DSP Plugins VST, Winamp DSP | V | V | | ^ Database and Scheduling | | | | | Database and Scheduling AircastDB (standalone/local mode), music scheduling | V | V | | | Advanced Scheduling Ad scheduler, log import from 3rd party music/traffic schedulers, voice tracking | V | V | | ^ Remote Control | | | | | Remote Control: Basic Hotkeys, gamepad/joystick, IO-Warrior, MIDI, Velleman | V | V | | | Remote Control: Analog Broadcast Mixers D&R AIRLITE, AIRENCE, AIRLAB-DT | V | V | | | Remote Control: Digital Broadcast Mixers MambaNet | V | V | | | USB licensing dongle (paid for option) | V | V | | ^ Add-Ons | | | | | Networked Database Networked SQL backend, multi-station, DB server/proxy, Auto Importer | | V | | | Management with Voice Tracking | | | V | | Advanced Playout Level 3: Stream Monitor, Matrix Mixer, Aircheck Recorder, REST | | V | | ==== SQL is not longer supported in Aircast 6.x for new users! ==== ==== They must run the Database Server application on the playout machine instead, and then use "Internet Client" to connect. ==== \\ ----- \\ ===== Installation ===== \\ ^**__Question:__** How do I install Aircast v6.x and activate the Aircast license?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[aircastlicense:start|please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/assets/AIRCAST LICENSE ACTIVATION.pdf|Aircast v6.x License activation for new installation or upgrade]] \\ {{vimeo>155129387}} [[https://vimeo.com/155129387|Download and Installation (v5.x and earlier)]] \\ \\ {{vimeo>155129384}} [[https://vimeo.com/155129384|Dongle Activation (v5.x and earlier)]] \\ \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Licensing and Activation.pdf|Aircast v5.x Licensing and Activation]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/In case a dongle does not function with AIRCAST.pdf|In case a dongle does not function witrh AIRCAST]] \\ ^**__Question:__** How does the FTDI dongle activation work?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[Aircastftdi:start|Please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ ^**__Question:__** How do I setup Aircast to work with my Airlite?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[aircastairlite:start|please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ ^**__Question:__** How do I setup Aircast to work with my Airence?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[aircastairence:start|please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ ^**__Question:__** How do I setup Aircast to work with my Airlab?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[aircastairlab:start|please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ ^**__Question:__** How do I setup Aircast to work with my Webstation?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[aircastwebstation:start|please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ ^**__Question:__** How do I setup Aircast to work with my Axum or Axite?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[axumaircast:start|follow the instructions on this page]]| \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Easy setup manual.pdf|Easy setup manual]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.pdf|PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Aircast v5.x release information.pdf|Aircast v5.x release information]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Aircast v6.x release information.pdf|Aircast v6.x release information]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/MEMO ABOUT THE DOWNLOAD FOLDER FOR AIRCAST.pdf|Which Aircast version do i need to download?? ZIP or Snapshot?]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Getting Started with Aircast.pdf|Tutorial Getting Started with Aircast]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/NOT ABLE TO ACCESS THE CONTROL PANEL OF AIRCAST.pdf|NOT ABLE TO ACCESS THE CONTROL PANEL OF AIRCAST]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Running Aircast on Windows Server.pdf|How to run Aircast on Windows Server]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Language ===== \\ {{:supaircast:aircast_language.png?600|}}\\ The language can be changed from English to German, French or Dutch at the Configuration tool.\\ \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial How to translate Aircast into other languages.pdf|Tutorial How to translate Aircast into other languages]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Custom Language options for AIRCAST users.pdf|Custom Language options for AIRCAST users]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== \\ ^**__Question:__** My Aircast doesn't seem to be able to import the correct song Title and Artist from my ID3 tags and filenames. What am I doing wrong?^ |**__Answer:__** For importing ID3 tags you need to install the "BASS_AAC" add-on.| |Without that add-on, AAC/M4A files can be played with the help of the Windows-provided codec, but no metadata can be extracted.| |We're not allowed to ship the DLL ourselves due to the AAC patent restrictions.| |Link: [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/FAQ How to install BASS Plugins.pdf|FAQ How to install BASS Plugins]]]| \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/How to get a bug report.pdf|FAQ How to get a bug report]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/FAQ Bass Error Codes.pdf|FAQ Bass Error Codes]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/FAQ Running Aircast on Windows Server.pdf|FAQ Running Aircast on Windows Server]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/AIRCAST FREEZES after DATABASE SEARCH.pdf|FAQ AIRCAST FREEZES after DATABASE SEARCH]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Audio ===== \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Audio logger Rest Interface.pdf|Audio logger Rest Interface]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Stereo tool.pdf|Stereo tool]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Airlite cannot hear audio from Aircast.pdf|Configure Audio playback devices of Aircast]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Streaming ===== \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Streaming Encoder.pdf|Tutorial Streaming Encoder.pdf]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Real time ON-AIR plus Internet Stream.pdf|Real time ON-AIR plus Internet Stream]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/streaming/AUDIO%20STREAMING%20how%20does%20it%20work.pdf|AUDIO STREAMING how does it work]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Remote Control ===== \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Configuration manual Remote Control containing.pdf|Configuration manual Remote Control containing]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Reference Remote Control Commands.pdf|Reference Remote Control Commands]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Database and Playlist related ===== \\ ^**__Question:__** How do I configure the Aircast DB to communicate?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[aircastdb:start|please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ ^**__Question:__** When we preform a search or accidently press one letter it will hours to get it right how can we fix this?^ ^**__Question:__** When we synchronize music it takes about 10 minutes as our system meets the requirements?^ |**__Answer:__** Link: [[aircastdbspeed:start|please follow the steps at this link]]| \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Getting Started with AIRCAST Database.pdf|Getting Started with AIRCAST Database]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/How to create a database in AIRCAST.pdf|How to create a database in AIRCAST]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/How to add additional mp3 tags in the database.pdf|How to add additional mp3 tags in the database]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Advertising Scheduling in AircastDB.pdf|Tutorial Advertising Scheduling in AircastDB.pdf]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Getting Started with AircastDB.pdf|Tutorial Getting Started with AircastDB]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial AircastDB Server.pdf|Tutorial AircastDB Server]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial AircastDB Multi-Station Setup.pdf|Tutorial AircastDB Multi-Station Setup]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Reference Library CSV Import Export.pdf|Reference Library CSV Import Export]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Reference Text Playlist Import Format Specification.pdf|Reference Text Playlist Import Format Specification]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Setting up AircastDB with PostgreSQL.pdf|Tutorial Setting up AircastDB with PostgreSQL]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/More SQL server questions.pdf|More SQL server questions]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/SQL database questions.pdf|SQL database questions]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/SQL Server Native Client downloads.pdf|SQL Server Native Client downloads]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Playlist separation rules and its limitations.pdf|Playlist separation rules and its limitations]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Text Playlist Import Format Specification for Aircast.pdf|Text Playlist Import Format Specification for Aircast]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Online playlist on your website with PHP MySQL.pdf|Tutorial Online playlist on your website with PHP MySQL]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Scheduling ===== \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Insert dynamic local news as a container.pdf|Insert dynamic local news as a container (created by customer Wiele)]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Music Scheduling with AircastDB.pdf|Tutorial Music Scheduling with AircastDB]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial MusicMaster Integration.pdf|Tutorial MusicMaster Integration]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/MUSIC SCHEDULING IN AIRCAST-1.pdf|MUSIC SCHEDULING IN AIRCAST-1]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Other ===== \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/BACKUP in AIRCAST.pdf|BACKUP in AIRCAST]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Basic 24.7 unattended play-out.pdf|Basic 24.7 unattended play-out]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/How to view back broadcasting history.pdf|How to view back broadcasting history]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/How to manage more than one station in AIRCAST.pdf|How to manage more than one station in AIRCAST]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Backtiming issues.pdf|Backtiming issues]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Reference Logging Variables.pdf|Reference Logging Variables]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Logging Variables.pdf|Logging Variables]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Reference skin dot ini.pdf|Reference skin dot ini]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Tutorial Region Playout.pdf|Tutorial Region Playout]] \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/aircast/Importing Traffic Logs in AIRCAST.pdf|Importing Traffic Logs in AIRCAST]] \\ ----- \\ ====== FAQ - Internet Radio (Streaming) ====== \\ * [[http://www.mambanet.org/wiki/dokudata/faq/streaming/AUDIO STREAMING how does it work.pdf|AUDIO STREAMING how does it work]] \\ ----- \\ ===== Videos ===== \\ {{youtube>sgh-SGKFEJM}} [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgh-SGKFEJM|Promo]] \\ ----- \\ [[start:|{{:iconhome.png?100|Home}}]][[playoutoftware:start|{{:iconback2.png?100|Back}}]]