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13/02/2009

ON-AIR Systems Enhances Its 'Channel In A Box' Solution, PlayKast

The latest version of playKast, ON-AIR Systems' channel in a box solution, is now available and ready for shipping.
With numerous software enhancements, playKast 4.14 brings even more functionality to broadcasters looking to get on air quickly and easily, implement disaster recovery or take a fresh approach to launching new channels with a cost-effective single system.
playKast combines simplicity of operation with a low carbon footprint. New features include live audio/video streaming input, automatic aspect ratio conersion (4:3, 16:9, SD and HD), storage integration with Isilon, EditShare and Linux servers and ON-AIR's playKad advertising insertion solution.
Mark Errington, CEO of ON-AIR Systems, said: "We're always developing new modules for playKast which are all done based on existing customer's requests. If customers want a new feature, we incorporate it into a new software version. And with other key enhancements, playKast continues to be the only true channel in a box solution for broadcasters."
Other features include start from time-code, enabling broadcasters to start an event from any point, media management prioritisationm autoSchedule creation as well as the ability to create playKast schedules in XML for automatic direct loading.
Further information is available at: www.on-air-systems.com.
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