StudioScreen and uScreen
 Studio Clock and Audio Transmission Controller
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Updated Monday January 23, 2012

StudioScreen is the successor to MiniClock+StudioScreenFree which was a simple analogue clock and status display that interfaced to the mAirList playout software.

This is a display for use on wall-mounted LCD monitors - it looks great on a 4:3 17" screen or perhaps something a bit larger, like a 22"...  As well as the clock+date displays, the current song from your playout system can be shown along with 4 status indicators for Mic Live, Phone, XD and Door/Alarm.

StudioScreen is fully functional for 30 minutes at a time until registered - it costs £50 per licence and discounts are available for multiple purchases.  If you require assistance with the interfacing, I can provide an assembled+tested USB Joystick or K8055 interface.

Home/Personal users can purchase for just £30 (excludes TCP/UDP control).

You can now see the StudioScreen demonstration video on YouTube...
Plus, this video has me narrating it's features and specifications...

New : StudioScreen Configuration on YouTube...

  • Clock and Date
    Analogue and digital clock plus backtiming and date display

  • Now Playing Display
    Reads a text file from your playout system to display the current song

  • Audio VU Meter
    Left/Right VU Meter with "Too Loud" and "Silence Alert" warning labels - Also allows for split monitoring with custom left/right labels
    Click for a larger image >

  • Game/Joystick Port and/or Velleman K8055 Control
    Where to buy: K8055 from CPC ... K8055 from Maplin - £30 kit or £40 assembled
    Buttons 1,2,3 control the Mic, Phone and Door LEDs - The Phone and Door LEDs can be configured to flash during input or remain illuminated continuously

  • TCP/UDP Network Control - Pro only
    Using a compatible playout system (EncoDAD, Myriad etc), IP commands can be used to trigger the LED indicators

  • Extensive Configuration
    The colours and captions of the LEDs and Captions can be changed to suit your tastes

     

StudioScreen Downloads

StudioScreen is fully functional for 30 minutes at a time and can be unlocked by purchasing from my Shop page...

StudioScreen Setup v1.13   [23rd Jan]
Full installation for first-time users...

  • Added : Option to disable "TOO LOUD" indicator

  • Fixed : Text justification on date/time

StudioScreen v1.13 Update   [23rd Jan]
Latest EXE for existing users - You must have previously used the main Setup file above!

uScreen v1.0 Setup   [coming soon!]
Full installation for first-time users...

StudioScreenFree   [updated 7th Oct]

Also, the original MiniClock program is available!

StudioScreen Config - click for a larger image

uScreen
This is the new version of StudioScreen - it is designed to work with a touchscreen, native resolution is 800x480 for use with the optional 7" Nanovision touchscreen - this program will display the incoming audio levels from 2 stereo sources plus time/date and current song (from a text file).  There are also indicators for Mic Live, Traffic Flag, End of Song, Phone and Alarm - triggered by GPI.  There's also a SIP VoIP client which gives you access to incoming/outgoing calls with a real landline number - it's a great alternative to a telephone hybrid.

Output controls are provided for 2 playout system macro commands (eg: EncoDAD DCL, Myriad - TCP/UDP etc) plus transmission routing/switching for controlling studios.  An additional screen with a native resolution of 1024x768 is also available for larger touchscreen users.

uScreen - What You Get :

  • uScreen Software - 1 licence of the uScreen software... Available on it's own for £75.
    Audio VU Meter, 3x4 Cartwall, Transmission Routing, Visual Talkback, OnAir/Traffic Flag, Phone, End of Song and Alarm LEDs plus "current song" display and SIP VoIP telephone client!

  • 7" Touchscreen - a rotatable touchscreen that can display uScreen in either portrait or landscape modes as well as control various aspects of the program: audio hotkeys, transmission routing, talkback etc.

  • Playout Software Control - Support for sending EncoDAD DCL commands and TCP/UDP macros to PSquared's "Myriad" software.

  • External I/O Interfacing - uScreen can interface with the DigiBee+ USB I/O board giving you the ability to control/react to external hardware closures and commands.

This whole package is just £185 per complete system...  A 3 system package costs just £500, saving you £55...

The Nanovision touchscreen is a self-powered USB monitor which can be used in a portrait or landscape mode - The responsive touchscreen is ideal for controlling studio routing and/or sending commands to your playout system.  There is also the provision for text-based talkback between other uScreen workstations.

StudioScreenFree
This applications offers a simple display featuring analogue+digital clocks, date, backtiming and "now playing" song display.  The now playing information is read from a text file created by your playout software and is automatically updated every few seconds.  A station+slogan caption is also displayed at the top of the screen.

StudioScreen Free - click here for a larger version

 

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