BroadcastLabs · Playout

Keep the rundown, timing, and next action clear.

BroadcastMate brings presenter-led playout, scheduled programming, and unattended operation into one practical Windows workspace.

Live assist

Run presenter-led shows

Build and adjust the rundown, trigger carts and station IDs, and keep the next decision visible throughout the shift.

Automation

Cover unattended periods

Move scheduled content through the running order when a presenter is not at the controls.

Scheduling

Prepare recurring output

Organise programmes, rotations, clocks, and time-critical items before they are needed on air.

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.

01

Rundown control

Prepare the running order, make changes during the programme, and keep upcoming items in view.

02

Transitions and segues

Set per-item segue behaviour so the flow between elements matches the intended presentation.

03

Missing-media warnings

Identify unavailable items before they become the next on-air problem.

04

As-run history

Retain a practical record of what ran for later review and reporting.

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
Live shifts

Presenter-led programming

Give presenters and operators a clear sequence, immediate cart access, and room to respond when the programme changes.

Automated shifts

Overnight and unattended output

Use prepared schedules and rotations to carry programming through periods without a live operator.

Station teams

Cleaner handovers

Keep the state of the rundown and the as-run record visible when responsibility moves between people.

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