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2 About Us 2 Media Assist Suite 3 Browser 4 Production 5 News Room 8 Scheduling 10 Production Asset Management 13 Global workflow 14/15 Feed 17 Playout 18 Exchange 21 Back Office 23 Monitoring 25 References 27 About Us NETIA provides radio automation and playout software to major public services or private radio networks and multimedia groups around the world. NETIA solutions allow content producers and broadcasters to manage content from ingest to delivery, targeting multiplatform outlets including the Internet, VOD, IPTV services, and mobile devices. NETIA solutions are relied on by more than 20,000 users in 200 installations in more than 40 countries. 2

3 Media Assist Suite Media Assist offers radio stations and audiovisual content providers a comprehensive range covering their entire digital production workflow. From production to broadcast, each activity is represented: acquisition, editing of sound files, delivery, advertising and music scheduling, multi-channel broadcasting, archiving, data security, administration, etc. Media Assist offers simultaneous access to several modules: from a single application, the user can record, edit or prepare a playlist. Content can easily be retrieved from the archive storage or the production database thanks to a consistent content enrichment system and a powerful search engine. Semantic search can also be implemented as an option, thus offering a broadly optimised media «search» function. Through its Media Assist range, NETIA offers complete packs that cover the entire production workflow. The Media Assist solution allows production streams for conventional stations to be run in parallel with those for new media outlets such as the Internet and Mobile broadcast services. Synchronisation and automation of these processes enable users to free themselves from technical tasks and focus on more value creating activities. 3

4 4 Browser The Browser is present on all Media Assist workstations. According to the profile, the user may access a set of personalised data. One special feature of the Browser is the power of its search facility and its ability to bind together one broadcaster's content, even when that content is physically stored on different servers. There are many search criteria to find a file quickly and all its associated data, that including texts, images or videos. The Browser includes optional engines optimizing datamining. Each type of file is represented by a tab where several search criteria are defined. Media Assist database Browser (above) and indexation tabs (below)

5 Production The highly ergonomic features of the Media Assist production tools make them very easy to learn and use. There are several editing levels, ranging from the quick Snippet to the more complex Multi-track Snippet+. Processing of each production stage is now faster, and can even be processed from a Web-based application. RECORDING The spectrum of the sound file is generated in real time. At any time, the user can rework the recording, start it again, do several takes to decide which one is the best. Many situations are allowed for, such as reset when the user changes, program exit impossible when recording is in progress, immediate transfer of the recording in progress to the edit tab, for example. MANUAL IMPORT MANUAL EXPORT The Import module is designed to accept a great many of these supports (CD, DVD, etc.) and formats (PCM linear, MPEG, FLAC, AAC, etc.). The user prepares the list of documents for import and starts the import. The imported files are then available in the database. Files can be exported to different targets and transcoded into a predefined format. Different export profiles can be defined (with different output formats, sampling rate and frequency, number of channels mono or stereo). 5

6 6 AUDIO EDITING Snippet (mono-track) Especially designed for editing interviews and reports, the Snippet tool provides all digital audio editing techniques in a single screen. Snippet+ (multi-track) The Snippet+ tools allows mixing using several tracks. Each individual track has full editing and mixing (recording, independent fade and Selection of a sequence at random Editing during recording Trim bin Setting fade points, sequence inversion, insertion of new sounds Stretching a selected sequence Drag & Drop, screen exit Scroll function, left and right mouse click, keyboard shortcuts, special keyboard, etc. panning curves for clips and for tracks, sequence stretching, sequence mastering, mute or solo, etc.). Snippet+ is also compatible with VST plugins. isnippet (editing tool for ios) isnippet lets users equipped with ios devices: edit and index content from their mobile record media export it - for broadcast - to Media Assist database. During recording, the user may adjust the recording volume, insert markers and set a screen lock. The edited files can themselves be sent as raw files or mastered files (MP2/AAC/ALAC/AIFF/ WAVE) to an FTP server, or directly to the Media Assist database with an index file. Accepted formats: AAC, ALAC and LPCM

7 FEDERALL Media Assist Federall module is used for editing playlists: playlist preparation is more rapid and flexible than ever as Federall makes all the necessary time calculations. PRODUCTION Each sound to be broadcast is prepared by the user with the Production function. This setting of lead-in points and sequenced fade curves improves the quality of the broadcast. The tool also enables the user to set markers and command trigger points (GPI). CARTSTACK-PREP The Cart-stack Prep tab is a module designed to create or modify cart-stacks for on-air shows. It is perfect to store jingles or on-demand audio items. 7

8 8 NewsRoom Information plays a major role in our society. Whether it is political, social, economic, cultural or sports-related, it is now delivered continuously on multiple media. It has therefore become essential for a broadcaster to be able to easily interface with the systems deployed by the main press agencies. The NETIA solution offers a certain number of tools dedicated to the acquisition and processing of press agency news feeds. SCRIPT OFFICE The acquisition of wires from several sources is based on protocols defined by the various suppliers. Script Office is compatible with the standard market protocols such as those of AFP (Agence France Presse), Reuters, AP, Bloomberg, IRN, etc. These agency wires can be received simultaneously in Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Latin. NEWSLINK In order to integrate with existing clients, NETIA has developed Newslink. Based on the MOS protocol (Media Object Server), Media Assist is compatible with several processing and delivery systems such as inews, ENPS, etc. From a single interface, the features of each system are available, for flexibility of use. Using the back office Newslink module (NETIA MOS gateway), rundowns can automatically be created and Synchronized Live in the NETIA system. For instance, when stories (including text and audio) are placed and ordered into the Air queues in the NRCS, the MOS gateway and Newslink applications work together to create a synchronized sequence of audio in NETIA. Then in the studio, the playlists are broadcast with the control of the newsreader as he reads through the bulletin. SCRIPT (News wire edition) Media Assist s Script News wire processing module let journalists view news as soon as they arrive, edit them and link sound recordings to them. All features are combined to produce news with a firm grip on reality.

9 DESCRIPTION OF THE LEVEL OF INTEGRATION With Media Assist: it is possible to search and edit one or several audio items. With NRCS: journalists create scripts and insert them into playlists. Thanks to integration, users can access certain specific features of Media Assist (NETIA Browser, NETIA Player and NETIA Snippet) directly in the NRCS interface. It is therefore possible to preview sounds and edit them, then very quickly insert them into scripts. Bi-directional movement between Media Assist and NRCS Through the MOS protocol, the NRCS client (NewsRoom Computer System) and the MOS compatible applications can exchange items and playlists, with the following possible actions: ADD / UPDATE / DELETE. When rundowns are updated in NRCS, the update is taken into account in the Media Assist playlists, and this takes place in both directions. All items from NRCS "rundowns" can be synchronised and read in Air-DDO (NETIA broadcasting tool). Production workflow On the NRCS user interface, the user can: Synchronise a "rundown" with the Media Assist playlist. Display the "NETIA Browser" ActiveX. In this way it is possible to search audio items to insert them in the NRCS scripts. Open the "NETIA Snippet" mono-track/ multi-track editing tool in ActiveX form (according to configuration). Playback audio items via "NETIA Player" ActiveX. How does this translate into everyday operations? NETIA has ported several of its plugins to the MOS OCX format such as the Media Assist browser, Snippet, Snippet+, and a simple player application. This allows users to record, edit from their NRCS client, and most importantly create comprehensive news packages by directly linking audio elements from the Media Assist database into the story that has to be illustrated by the given piece(s) of audio. One of the advantage of this technique is that audio items are always attached to the story and vice and versa, making the editorial validation process easier and drastically reducing the problems of finding/playing wrong piece of audio to air. inews Integration ENPS integration All inews features are available Option to access the Media Assist database Editing audio items using a plugin Texts and sounds may be added to stories. Journalists retain their usual work environment Search and playback of audio items needed for news from the Media Assist database Editing audio items using a plugin Texts and sounds may be added to stories or title blocks Management of database change. 9

10 Scheduling Scheduling of one or more programme channels involves editing grids, preparing and filling playlists building stacks of jingles, music clips and commercials etc. Media Assist has a number of scheduling tools available especially for radio stations. Federall The Federall module for playlist editing: playlist preparation is more rapid and flexible than ever as Federall makes all the necessary time calculations. Once the playlist template is ready, it just needs filling. When a sound is "ready-to-broadcast", its author just needs to drag & drop it into the space reserved for it. Federall is also very popular with journalists as they place their reports in the news playlist directly from the production workstation. Whenever a sound is inserted, the software automatically calculates the time and warns of any overruns or underruns. Users can also import music programming from third party systems either manually or automatically. All insertions and modifications are dynamically saved in the main playlist. Additionally, playlists can be generated automatically. Federall has several production tools, such as Multi-Mix, which allows access to four tracks to fine tune the sequencing of four consecutive sounds; The Voice-Over feature gives access to three tracks, with the middle one being used for a vocal or musical intervention between two sounds. Federall 10

11 Multi-Mix Grid editor Grid-Editor is a veritable timetable, where program slots are modeled for a given period. The sequence of programs is detailed step-bystep: Insertion of models or steps Items transition with Fixed or floating time, Different starting modes (automatic, manual, with extra time allowed, etc.) Metadata Insertion Recurrent sounds such as programme jingles are set directly in the grid, so that the programmer does not need to load them for each new schedule. Once the grid has been created it can be used throughout the period defined, and accepts temporary or permanent modifications at any time. Based on the grid thus formatted, the generation of each new playlist is automatic. Adverts localisation The solution can be used in complex environment and countries with specific constraints: This solution is used to create, manage and dispatch several micro-playlists, each one of which is dedicated to specific region, when it comes to local advertising. Long distance separating sites (including very remote ones with very basic connectivity), Multiple time zone (including half hours) & day light savings modes, Multiple networks (sometime there can be multiple audio beds such as a local and state bed ). 11

12 Music scheduling An automatic music scheduling system is embedded in Media-Assist, allowing for an automatic filling of day to day schedule with music upon rules and rotation constraints. The tool helps you to generate music playlists, with different patterns so that your musical programming never repeat exactly the same way twice. Not only can you call all sorts of user-defined music categories, but you can also set dayparting restrictions, breakable and unbreakable rules that are coherent with the music policy of your radio station 12

13 PAM Production Asset Management In the form of a portal, Media Assist is a multi-browser and multi-device web application. It complies with the rules on responsive design, and can be used from a computer as well as a tablet or smartphone. With Media Assist, NETIA offers simultaneous access to several products: from a single application, the user acquires files, captures IP audio/video streams, searches, edits and exchanges media from archives as well as from the production base. Through its architecture Media Assist allows broadcasters to make their studios virtual and provides users with the same media resources and work tools whether they are on the premises or out in the field. The application can be configured from a dedicated web administration interface. Basket management and publication Dedicated to collaborative working, the Media Assist publication tab offers all of the following features: Sending, retrieving and sharing elements with remote sites Complex export workflows (including encoding conversion, watermarking, YouTube publication, Dailymotion,...) applying to all the items sent to a basket. Exchange: sending, repatriating and sharing elements with remote sites. 13

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16 Audio/video editing A genuine editing tool in a web-based interface. The features of the editing tab let you produce audio and/or video elements from a simple browser. This user interface enables: Creation of an editing project Creation of multiple timelines (video, audio, subtitles, presentation materials) Playback of video for cutting using a trim bin Mark-In and Mark-Out selection Addition and positioning of audio and video segments to the editing timeline Display and editing of subtitles Insertion of the presentation material file (e.g.: logo, synth) Editing preview before publication Selection of tracks to be kept to generate the master file Generation of a master file Publication to streaming platforms, CDN. Acquisition / Capture Thanks to the additional Feed-in and Feed-plan media logging modules, schedule, record your audio/video channels simply and easily. Without waiting until capture is complete, Media Assist users can immediately edit incoming streams. 16

17 Feed Pack The relevance and responsiveness of information have become essential, which is why Media Assist is used for automatic scheduled recording of audio and video streams. Media Assist's feed pack records everything that is broadcast and thus automatically captures all streams to ensure they comply with legal requirements. The NETIA solution is able to make several recordings simultaneously, 24 hours a day. Feed-Plan The Feed-Plan module is used for day-by-day scheduling of all automatic recordings of external programmes. The technician uses a specific calendar to define each recording in advance with the name of the station, date, time of acquisition, length, etc. Feed-Plan also lets you schedule recordings automatically through the import of EPG (Electronic Program Guide) files. Feed-In The Feed-In module automatically integrates all audio and/or video stream recording requests. Station networking means that several recordings can take place simultaneously. Feed-In has a Full Channel Recording function to record all day long up to a pre-set date and by periods of 1/2 hour, 1 hour, etc. The recording sources can record analog or IP streams. Recording streams via IP lets you fully capture metadata (subtitles, programme info, multilingual audio tracks, etc.). 17

18 Playout Today, people listen to the radio in their car, on their smartphone, online, live or via podcast. To provide them with permanent access to their programmes, radio stations, both private and public, must have effective broadcast tools. The Media Assist playout system represents the result of several years of research and reflection, in terms of both ergonomics and technology. AIR-DDO Spread over two monitor screens, the interface displays simultaneously the four broadcast channels as well as access to the numerous help and preparation tools (cueing, playlist modification, recording, production). Air-DDO takes up to four on-air outputs and a PFL playback simultaneously. You can either use: 1) Playlists (containing audio items sequenced in chronological order) 2) Carts (containing audio items to be played back to back) 3) Stacks containing jingles or stingers 4) A hot box reserved to top priority items. The playlist can be broadcast on 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels. The presenter has access to a wide range of ergonomic tools: 18 General Drag & Drop Easy-to-use Sound cueing Looping of intro and sequence Intro/outro, counter and countdown, scroll bar display PFL playback on each channel Automatic Sound linking (cut/mix) Automatic fade from one voice to another Dynamic playlist refresh Easy management of start modes of on-time, off-time, floating, manual and automatic items, etc. Real-time view of early or late playlist run Many interfaces: mouse, touch screen, mixing console, dedicated remote control Edition of formatted as run logs.

19 Record, edit and schedule when on air: Several tools from the Media Assist range are available: cueing, mixing on four tracks, playlist modification, recording, editing. As background tasks, the technician uses monitoring and voice-over recording features. Synchronous playlist modification and monitoring: Directly linked to the scheduling workstations, Air-DDO keeps track of the latest changes made to the playlist in real time and the refresh is automatically displayed. The technician is immediately warned by a visual alarm. The Air-DDO workstation has direct access to a scheduling tab. By extension, the programme can feed a stream of on-air monitoring information to an Intranet site. Automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode: These three broadcast modes are permanently available and the user can switch from one to another at will. The semi-automatic mode is useful for integrating slots at a set time (such as a commercial break). The commercial will go on air automatically at the specified time. A time lag of ± x seconds can be defined for it. Air-DDO in automatic mode comes into its own for overnight music programmes. AirPlaylist AirPlaylist is an optimized solution for broadcasting numerous channels. Natively integrated with the NETIA ecosystem, any playlist created and generated within NETIA FederAll module may be broadcast via the AirPlaylist module. Logs for any broadcast item may be accessed and monitored via NETIA s AirRun module. Audio-over-IP-compliant, encompassing the AES67 interoperability standard, the AirPlaylist module supports broadcasting via traditional physical sound cards or IP-based virtual drivers. installed across different servers. With the Web-based interface, remote users can easily access the module to monitor or supervise playout on each channel and the status of media. To make it short, this module simplifies multichannel playout and distribution of audio feeds to CDN, and enables tremendous gains in efficiency while ensuring the high reliability essential to broadcast applications. Built on a distributed architecture, the AirPlaylist module augments the overall reliability and robustness of playout while reducing total cost of ownership using a limited number of hardware devices. In high-demand scenarios, the AirPlaylist user interface supports centralized control and monitoring of many different playout systems 19

20 QUICK-PLAYER Quick-Player is a programme combining both preparation and playout tools in one single GUI. This software is for manual broadcast, with an intuitive interface, the "DJ" mode triggers sound items on the fly, using bed tracks to create an audio loop, loading of jingle packs, etc. ON-AIR TRACKER On-Air Tracker gives access to the database browser via a simple web browser. The module can process radio playlists in real time. The user can consult the day's playlist to play or view items on the schedule and, more to the point, follow the on-air broadcast. The on-air item can be directly picked out with the Insider synchronization function. When the schedule is modified, it is immediately updated. Granting access to editing, mixing, channel schedule and meta-data updating tools, the module offers a wide range of features for remote working. All the browser functions are active: multi-criteria search, immediate smooth play and viewing, etc. The database browser included in On-Air Tracker lets you carry out multi-criteria searches, playback and immediate fluid viewing of media... The latest report can now be seen anywhere from the reception desk to the manager's office. This user interface enables: On-air tracking in real time of items currently on air. Audio/video playback of items scheduled in the playlist. Consultation of stations' playlists. PROMPTER The Prompter module gives presenters and journalists convenient visual access to news scripts, which scroll continuously across the presenter s screen, linked with the playout system in the studio. 20 Customizable features such as text size, color selection, automatic speed control that adapts to reading speed, and read length may be configured in user profiles tailored to presenter preferences.

21 Exchange Archiving and exchanging media between several remote sites requires the essential expertise of Media Assist: automatic digitisation/conversion of sound files, automatic management of transfers, input of metadata and export. To ensure direct access to archived media for journalists, directors and producers, the NETIA solution organises the media management procedures, harmonises inter-application exchanges, manages prioritisation, automates publication tasks. Autofill (Automated Import) The Autofill module automates document conversion and import into the central base through a continuous polling method. Irrespective of the format, Autofill converts the file to Media Assist format, stores it in the database along with any related data, and makes it available to all stations in the system. Dispatcher (Automatic export and conversion) Dispatcher is a powerful controller capable of converting then exporting sound files directly from the Media Assist base to any destination. The specific feature of Dispatcher is that it offers parametrisation of several profiles. Each profile is defined by a conversion format, a destination, etc. Exchange Hub At the heart of your organisation, the Media Assist suite encourages collaborative work, with an Exchange Hub module. Thanks to the Media-Sharing feature, it is possible to share content between several sites equipped with the NETIA solution, while selecting all your target destinations at once, for easier and faster delivery. Thanks to the Export feature, copies of your database content can also be sent to several types of platforms (e.g. an FTP server, a DVD ). Additionally, authorised users can define their own output profiles by choosing the encoding format, the rate, the sampling frequency, etc. 21

22 NETIA Workflow Assist NETIA Workflow Assist is an automation tool that allows you to create, execute and organise the process of various tasks, constituting your workflow. Creation of a workflow (modelling all tasks to be automated) is performed via an interface that generates a descriptive XML file corresponding to the modelled workflow. This graphic editor can also be used to modify the original definition of an existing workflow. Once the workflow has been created/modified in the editor, the user can save it as an XML file. This file is then stored in a specific directory and immediately taken into consideration by the system engine. All instances of a modified workflow which are already in progress in the workflow engine are not impacted by such modifications. Furthermore, new instances of workflows will be based on the latest version to date. NETIA Workflow Assist is a software module developed in C++ which can be installed on any standard Windows machine. It is possible to install several workflow editors for a single workflow engine. From then on, several users concurrently have the ability to create and modify workflows. 22

23 Back Office Top priority to data security! NETIA endeavours to optimise software security aspects. At the heart of the system are all the Back Office modules to administer and manage the relationship between workstations on one or more networks. The «Back-Office» Pack is designed to centrally manage all aspect of the systems, such as user rights managements, archiving and Purge policies, etc. Administrator The Administrator module lets you create and manage users and groups of users as well as the rights and rules applicable to these users. For example, the administrator may allow a file to be viewed or read while applying restrictions to editing. Administrator also supports groups created in an Active Directory. Therefore, the module lets you centralise management of users while allowing them to use a single account to access all features provided to them by the administrator. Federall Service Federall Service lets you automate imports from third-party tools and systems into Media Assist playlists. A number of integrations are already available: MusicMaster, G-selector, Ram-Comm, etc. This service is also used for the automatic generation of playlists, which is based on pre-defined models in the programme grid (Grid-Editor module). 23

24 Purge The Automatic purge module deletes files from the production server according to the expiration dates set by the administrator. Rules based on categories, the type of metadata can be implemented to refine the sorting. The tool helps you to generate music playlists, with different patterns so that your musical programming never repeat exactly the same way twice. Not only can you call all sorts of user-defined music categories, but you can also set dayparting restrictions, breakable and unbreakable rules that are coherent with the music policy of your radio station Tab Editor Thanks to the Tab Editor module, administrators can easily create personalised tabs in the browser. This creation of tabs allows elements to be grouped into editorial categories. Archive The Media Assist archiving solutions lets you manage archives on CD-ROM/DVD-ROM media and to dedicated archive servers. Processes for file archiving are managed through a simple system of flags, while assets retrieval is completely transparent to the end users. Besides, no matter their location, media are easily accessible and findable. For example, if an item has already been archived, the system will simply ask the user if he/she wants to restore the archived element to the production server. If the user chooses this option, the audio item will be restored in a matter of click! Therefore, the radio station staff only has to focus on editorial and creative work rather than digging through obscure and arcane data libraries, enjoying a mainstream and accessible archive system. 24

25 Monitoring Since all informative data from a broadcaster is centralised and accessible through a number of remote workstations, monitoring tools are required to track tasks and actions carried out on the system. Monitoring processes is one of the elements necessary to prevent and manage breakdowns. Activity Watcher The Activity Watcher module allows you to trace back up to 150 types of action performed by Media Assist users (and services), in your radio station network. Air-Run Activity Watcher The Air-Run module is in charge of accessing in real time the On-Air events logs and generate reports about aired items. Alarm Manager The Alarm Manager module provides systematic monitoring of every event within the system. Every action and event is tracked in a log file. Alarm Manager analyses these messages and automatically initiates various measures depending on the seriousness of the messages. 25

26 Supervisor A genuine supervision tool for all advanced users, the Monitoring module offers you the opportunity to control all assets transactions and to prioritize some export jobs that are pending or currently being processed. Available features include: Filtering by sites Processing status supervision/monitoring (past, done, pending) Manual process prioritization Manual process deletion. 26

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