Icecast: Automatically Updating Configuration from S3 [Shell Script]
If you want to centrally manage the configuration of your Icecast Streaming Servers, use this script to download and update it from AWS S3.
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Re-Routing Your 1300 Number Inbound Calls with Telstra In-Control Call Direct
Re-Routing Your 1300 Number Inbound Calls with Telstra In-Control Call Direct
If you have a Telstra Priority 1300 Incoming service, you can change your Answer Number on the fly with this little-known Telstra web app.
Livewire Simple Delegation Switcher [Free Download]
Download this free software program to easily switch between multiple Axia Livewire inputs. Perfect for basic studio delegation! Pathfinder is not required.
Livewire Simple Delegation Switcher [Free Download]
How to Get Stereo Mix in Windows 10
How to Get Stereo Mix in Windows 10
How to record what you hear in Windows 10. I've found some free software to make it happen reliably and with minimal fuss!
Getting Started with the RCS Zetta Status Feed (and consuming it in Python)
How to connect to and use the Status Feed API in RCS Zetta Radio Automation. Includes info on using WebService Studio, and sample code for Python.
Getting Started with the RCS Zetta Status Feed (and consuming it in Python)
Debugging Livewire GPIO with Telnet
Debugging Livewire GPIO with Telnet
View the realtime status of Livewire GPIO Pins without Java plugins or web browsers. Very helpful for debugging automation systems and pin wiring.
Accessing Paradox Databases in Python
How to read data out of Paradox Databases using Python and the Borland ODBC drivers. Sample code provided.
Accessing Paradox Databases in Python
Broadcast Tech Newsletter – June 2017
The Media Realm newsletter went out over the weekend. It featured some recent articles from this website, as well as some interesting tidbits from around the internet. Here’s some of the highlights:
- At K-Love, 34 engineers run 900 radio stations! How do they do it? With the help of a state of the art Network Operation Centre.
- Telstra are centralising Outside Broadcast production for Fox Sports – goodbye OB trucks, hello Dark Fibre! This seems to be a trend that’s rapidly gaining momentum – I wouldn’t want to be heavily invested in OB trucks. Even our local mega-church, Hillsong, have been mixing broadcast audio for their off-site conferences back at their facility in Norwest.
- In a continuing trend away from physical hardware, ipDTL is a web-based outside broadcast codec. They’re also working on web-based call screening software!
- Gough Lui has done a detailed analysis of all Sydney DAB+ stations, including bitrates, error correction modes, and slideshows.
- Who own’s Australia’s 2311 Low Powered Open Narrowcast (LPON) FM stations?
- Hans Van Zutphen (creator of StereoTool) has some thoughts on audio processing for low-bitrates (DAB, HD, & Streaming).
- By the way, StereoTool (& Omnia SST) may have the most transparent development process of any commercial broadcast product. Beta versions are regularly published, and there are very detailed change logs – right there in the forums for everyone to see.
- Blackmagic Design’s Davinci Resolve now supports in-built Audio Editing(thanks to their acquisition of Fairlight Audio). Should Adobe be worried?
- If you run Ethernet cable regularly, you might want to take a look at Pockethernet – a smartphone-based cable tester.
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Read MoreAWS S3: Pre-Sign Uploads & Downloads in PHP
How to pre-sign AWS S3 Uploads & Downloads in PHP without an SDK or third-party libraries.
AWS S3: Pre-Sign Uploads & Downloads in PHP
Trello Time Tracker Script
Trello Time Tracker Script
How to use Custom Fields and a simple PHP script to track your hours spent working on each job/card in Trello.
Automatic Off-Air Phone Calls with Twilio
A free software tool to trigger an automatic phone call whenever your radio station goes off-air.
Automatic Off-Air Phone Calls with Twilio
VNC Port Numbers
VNC Port Numbers
Find out the three ports used by VNC remote access software, and how to allow/block VNC on your computer network.
A Technical Look at Digital Radio in Australia
How does Digital Radio work in Australia? What technologies are used? How is it transmitted? How much does it cost to run? Can I start a digital station?
A Technical Look at Digital Radio in Australia
WordPress Pros and Cons – Should You Use WordPress, and Why?
WordPress Pros and Cons – Should You Use WordPress, and Why?
Should you choose Wordpress as your CMS or Blog engine? We weight up 13 different aspects of Wordpress, to help you decide if it's right.
Dropbox Ports & How To Block Dropbox
Information on the ports used by Dropbox, and how to block Dropbox connections on your network. Includes Port and IP Address information.
