Engineer's Corner : charliedavy.co.uk

If You Have A Problem, and Nobody Else Can Help...
As well as help with audio/broadcast matters, I am happy to work on custom engineering (hardware and/or software) projects - if you have a requirement for a custom application then I may be able to help.

Past work includes:

Automation/Scheduling : experience with BCX3, EncoDADpro32, Myriad, Powergold, RCS Master Control/Selector
Broadcast Transmission Engineering - STL links, processing and encoding
DJ On-Air and "Now Playing" web interface for numerous playout systems
PIC-based hardware solutions - audio switching eg: satellite/remote feeds and alarms

Get in touch if you require information on the topics listed below...

Audio over IP
Distribution of your broadcast using IP such as AudioTX, Barix, SHOUTcast

BCX3 by Barrcode
Details, tips and information on the BCX3 playout software

IRN via Satellite
Where to point your dish and how to tune the box

mAirList
Custom layouts, configuration and interfacing with a scheduler

Microphone Pulley System
It first appeared on this site in 2003!

MP3 Tags
Tagging MP3 files for broadcast - what tags are used and how to edit them

PSquared AutoTrack and Myriad
Popular with community/hospital radio stations - I can help with database organisation, importing tracks and managing the scheduler - the MyLibrary project has been used with several AutoTrack/Myriad systems.

Natural Log and Natural Music
A US-written advert and music scheduler

Powergold
Scheduling software, info and tips/tricks
Now includes outputting to StationPlaylist Studio ;)

RDS Control over IP
Control your RDS settings over a LAN/WAN

Sonifex Discart Wiring
Jingles on a floppy disk - remember those days ?

Sonifex microHS Cart Machines
Details of pin-outs and basic operation

StationPlaylist Creator
Details on setting up playlist formats, categories, clocks and outputting to various playout systems including: BCX, EncoDAD, mAirList, Myriad, Simian