Specifications

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SoundHound
An application that manages your audio file database. It sits on your Windows taskbar and can be
accessed by double-clicking the binoculars icon. Auto launch and exit functions for SoundHound are in
the Tools/Hardware Options menu in the Playback tab.
Speedy (BSI Product)
Automated CD-to-PC dubbing. The recording system automatically dubs, names and tags each song for
you. Transfer one, several or all tracks easily. Audition songs before dubbing if desired. Speedy does
not dub faster than normal dubbing -- it automates the process.
Spot
A commercial or advertisement.
Start Date
The first scheduled date for use of an audio file.
Stereo
Two channels playing spatially related audio signals.
Stinger (BSI Product)
Instant Audio Player that gives you fast, easy access to your sound effects, liners, beds and bits. Up to
288 audio cuts can be instantly available for playback in Stinger and each has its own on-screen
description and button which can be color-coded. Supports drag and drop manipulation.
Streaming Audio
Audio transmission over a data network. The term implies a one-way transmission to the listener, in which
both the client and server cooperate for uninterrupted sound. The client side buffers a few seconds of
audio data before it starts sending it to the speakers, which compensates for momentary delays in packet
delivery.
Switcher
A General Purpose Output device that creates contact closures via the RELAY macro in Simian.
An electronic signal is sent from Simian to an external device such as a tape recorder or satellite.
Switches are sent through a special device on an audio card or specific purpose I/O card. Depending on
the input hardware you install, up to 24 Triggers can be programmed to launch various events. The
settings for the Triggers can be saved as sets. The sets can be changed via the program log so that
Simian can perform different functions with different sets loaded. This is very useful for stations that use
more than one broadcast network.
Switcher Kit
A BSI product that includes the hardware, software and drivers necessary to control external devices
through Simian. The kit includes an I/O card, a circuit board with 24 external Relays to switch external
audio and control lines and all the necessary cables and software. Switcher commands can be executed
via the program log, a HotKey or Trigger.
Tag
A live “add-on” to a commercial spot. A piece of text typically read by a Jock after a generic commercial
which customizes the ad by giving additional local or specialized information.
Time Events
Includes “Timed Start Immediate”, “Timed Start Next”, and “Timed Non-Sequential” events. These will
occur at the time set in the time box (in 24-hour time) regardless of whether something is already playing
or not. Time events are indicated by an "@", #”, or “Nsign in the "Cue" column of the program log. The
scheduled time is indicated in the “Scheduled” column. Start Next events are similar to Timed Start
events, except that they will allow currently playing audio file to finish before they start.