Run presenter-led shows
Build and adjust the rundown, trigger carts and station IDs, and keep the next decision visible throughout the shift.
Cover unattended periods
Move scheduled content through the running order when a presenter is not at the controls.
Prepare recurring output
Organise programmes, rotations, clocks, and time-critical items before they are needed on air.
Built around the operator
See what is ready, what is next, and what needs attention.
BroadcastMate is intended for the reality of a working studio: handovers, mixed experience levels, last-minute changes, and the need to recover quickly when a media item is unavailable.
Rundown control
Prepare the running order, make changes during the programme, and keep upcoming items in view.
Transitions and segues
Set per-item segue behaviour so the flow between elements matches the intended presentation.
Missing-media warnings
Identify unavailable items before they become the next on-air problem.
As-run history
Retain a practical record of what ran for later review and reporting.
Core capabilities
One playout workspace for live and scheduled operation
- Live assist and automation
- Instant carts and station IDs
- Editable programme rundowns
- Per-item segue control
- Clock and rotation scheduling
- Recurring and time-critical items
- Missing-media warnings
- As-run history
- Persistent searchable music libraries with FTS5 indexing
- Multiple playlists with independent viewed and active states
- Persistent cart walls and an independent AUX deck
- MIC and LINE inputs with live metering and music ducking
- Online MP3, AAC, and HLS stream playback
- Advert scheduling, DTMF triggers, and scheduler commands
- Voice tracking, voiceovers, teasers, and Auto Intro
- Real dual-deck crossfades and a dedicated Segue Editor
- EBU R128 loudness analysis stored as reversible gain
- Playlist generation, rendering, printing, and play reports
- Icecast-compatible broadcast, Stream Archive, and now-playing output
- Password-protected Remote Control API with localhost-only mode
- Silence detector, track availability, and daypart controls
Presenter-led programming
Give presenters and operators a clear sequence, immediate cart access, and room to respond when the programme changes.
Overnight and unattended output
Use prepared schedules and rotations to carry programming through periods without a live operator.
Cleaner handovers
Keep the state of the rundown and the as-run record visible when responsibility moves between people.
BroadcastMate