enStreamer is a dedicated-hardware solution built on a modified Raspberry Pi platform for broadcast, studio transmitter links, in-store radio, and digital signage applications. Intended to be a primary or a failover device, enStreamer can decode a continuous stream of audio or receive audio and video files with playlists and store them locally for automated playout. Each enStreamer unit is able to overcome interruptions to the live stream by switching over to local playout automatically.
Broadcasters can now deliver regionalized programming through scheduled switching to replace identifications, commercial ads, and news actualities with localized content. Automated switching can be tied to the Raspberry Pi’s on-board clock for sites with limited internet connectivity. This level of versatility makes the enStreamer perfect for transmitter sites, translator sites and network stations.
With the ability to handle segues, and timed events, enStreamer boasts more precision than the competition. Timed events, often used to denote top-of-hour identification, are recognized by the enStreamer unit in order to keep the programming on schedule. Segues and overlapped voice tracks will playout just as the operator intended. Furthermore, updates made to the playlist at the studio will be replicated on the enStreamer’s playlist almost immediately. When configured to playout from local storage, the enStreamer logs what is played and automatically sends that information back to the studio for reconciliation.