Specifications

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Time-Shift Recording
A new feature of Simian that allows you to record and playback a file simultaneously. This means you
can start recording a network program (via satellite for example) and begin playing it back on-air at a
scheduled time even though the program is still recording at the other end of the file. Previously, you
would have to wait for the entire recording process to complete, close the file, and then reopen it and play
it back. This would often disrupt schedules unnecessarily.
TimeSync
A macro command which turns time synchronization on or off. Example: TIMESYNC ON would tell
Simian to look for a time synchronization Trigger according to the TimeSync settings established in
Tools/Program Options on the General tab.
Traffic System
A software system used to manage commercial scheduling and billing functions.
Triggers
An electronic signal from an external source such as a satellite that is received and interpreted by Simian.
Triggers are received through the PC game port or a special I/O card.
Trigger Kit
The BSI Triggers Kit provides Simian with 24 incoming “Triggers” to respond to external contact closures
from satellite receivers, audio mixers, tape decks and other equipment. The kit includes an I/O card with
resistors installed, a connection cable, a MINI-37 terminal board and software drivers as well as the
installation and wiring documentation for the kit.
Voice Track
A digital audio segment of a voice recording associated with one or more songs (cuts). A Voice Track
can serve as an introduction to a cut (also called “talking up” or making an “intro”), as an announcement
after the cut has played (a “back announcement”) or as a “bridge” which gives information about what has
just played and also what is coming up next.
Wave file
A standard sound (audio) file in Microsoft Windows. Wave files have the file extension WAV.
WaveCart (BSI Product)
On-screen “cart machine” that displays up to ten decks full of audio files and gives you instantaneous,
crystal clear playback. WaveCart supports spot rotation and can also play more than one spot at a time.