how to best set up Voicetrack environment?
how to best set up Voicetrack environment?
Bernd.
We need to make a setup for external voicetrackers.
Do we have to add users for that, and if how to do so?
Will
We need to make a setup for external voicetrackers.
Do we have to add users for that, and if how to do so?
Will
Re: how to best set up Voicetrack environment?
And this is were everything stucks.radio42 wrote: As the ‘Server-URL’ specify at least the DNS/IP address of the server instance as well as the GPIO Ext. port, e.g. “192.168.1.17:9042”.
The ‘Clientname’ can be ANY name – it’s just for info…
The ‘Password’ MUST match the servers (see above) TCP server password (see Authorization Password)!
Now click on connect…
Password is oké, ive chanched to ***whatever, but the server isn't reacting. Can this be a gate problem?
Will
Re: how to best set up Voicetrack environment?
On the Server:
On the Server:
Authorization Password: This is the password to use on the client side as well.
GPIO Ext. Service Port: This is port number to use on the client side as well.
On the Client:
Server-URL: Is composed out of the server IP or DNS name plus the GPIO Ext. Service Port as configured on the server side.
Password: Is the same as the Authorization Password as configured on the server side.
And yes, make sure, that the GPIO Ext. Service Port is not blocked by any firewall or alike.
- Server-Side: Configure the remote voice tracking encoding and compression settings
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- Server-Side: Configure the GPIO connection settings
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GPIO Ext. Service Port: This is port number to use on the client side as well.
On the Client:
- Client-Side: Connect Settings
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Password: Is the same as the Authorization Password as configured on the server side.
And yes, make sure, that the GPIO Ext. Service Port is not blocked by any firewall or alike.
Bernd - radio42
ProppFrexx ONAIR - The Playout and Broadcast Automation Solution
ProppFrexx ONAIR - The Playout and Broadcast Automation Solution
Re: how to best set up Voicetrack environment?
No, you do not need to setup UAC (User Access Control) within ProppFrexx. External voicetrackers can directly use the Remote Voice-Tracking feature as explained below...
You simply need an Enterprise-Edition of a ProppFrexx ONAIR instance, which servers as the server part of Remote Voice-Tracking.
Here is also a training video which might be helpful: http://youtu.be/8A7rNHUasb0
Remote Voice Tracking
Edit and Modify your Program Playlists from everywhere at any time! Do your Voice-Tracking at home or at any other remote location...almost no limits!
Due to the fact, that the internet connections became more and more fast, I decided to not make it more complicated as needed. This means, that the native tracks (audio files) are fully transferred between the acting ProppFrexx server and the remote client instance. This might take a bit more time to down- resp. upload the changes, but gives much more flexibility and offers unlimited capabilities. E.g. an hour of 320kbps MP3 files might take only 2 minutes to download all needed files (assuming an internet connection offering 1MB/sec.). However, if you or your voice-trackers are working at home you might also choose to compress the audio files before you download them!
In addition, there is mode, which allows you to first download the server playlist first and then download the audio files later (on-the-fly) and only those who are really needed.
Here is a quick description how it works: You need two PCs (two ProppFrexx instances) – a server and a client
On the SERVER instance, make sure, that you ‘Enable GPIO Ext. Service’ – see general settings, section ‘GPIO/Remoting’.
Note the Port Number (default is 9042).
Also remember the ‘Authorization Password’ under the ‘TCP Device’ section.
In addition define a compression encoding profile in general settings, section ‘Encoding/Recording’ – now take a look at the new 'Remote Voice Tracking' group.
The Compression Profile always uses the specified default encoder of the related profile.
E.g. click above on ‘Define Encoder Profile…’ to define a new one! I am using WMA with just 48kbps as the default! As the WMA encode is pretty fast and good.
(the ‘Playlist Template Path’ might be left empty, see the tool tip)
Also note, that there is a new Program Scheduler option ‘AllowRemoteVoiceTracking’ for all your program scheduler entries.
This option MUST be enabled in order to remotely allow the creation of a new template playlist based on an existing, normal script entry.
Else the existing program scheduler entry MUST already be converted/created as a ‘Playlist Template’ once by a local user (program editor); e.g. via the ‘Template Playlist Wizard…’ or via a right-click in the program-scheduler and using the ‘Create Playlist Template…’ menu.
So the SERVER must be an Enterprise Edition! The Client can be ANY Edition!
Now to the CLIENT:
Here you just click on the NEW main ribbon tab arrow and select ‘Remote Voice-Tracking…’
This opens the ‘Remote Voice-Tracking Download Wizard’.
As the ‘Server-URL’ specify at least the DNS/IP address of the server instance as well as the GPIO Ext. port, e.g. “192.168.1.17:9042”.
The ‘Clientname’ can be ANY name – it’s just for info…
The ‘Password’ MUST match the servers (see above) TCP server password (see Authorization Password)!
Now click on connect…
On the next page you’ll be able to select a date and time, which will identify the program entry you want to process (do the voice-tracking on). You might click on the ‘…’ to see all available entries for that day.
So just pick one entry in the future.
Now you specify a local base folder and decide if you want to use the compression mode or not.
Specify a local (client) folder underneath the voice tracking session files will be stored. For each session there will automatically be a YYYYMMDD_HHMM sub-folder created.
If you are on a remote network (connected via the internet) it is recommended to leave the ‘Use Compression’ option enabled.
If you are within the same network you might disable this option – as in that case the native tracks will be transmitted.
If enabled (and there is a compression encoding profile defined on the remote server) the related audio files are not transmitted in their original audio format, but are first compressed on the server and then the compressed versions are downloaded.
(except you have selected the 'Playlist Only' mode, in which the audio files are transmitted later on-demand)
If you now click on ‘Next >’, the download will start …. once finished – the playlist will be opened and you can do your voice-tracking etc.
You might even add new files or replace existing once, make track-inserts etc. etc.
When you close the local playlist, you are asked, if you want to Upload it back to the server. On YES, the complete new playlist will be transferred back to your server, so there are almost no limits to the modifications!
You might also select NO and continue later (just click again on the select ‘Remote Voice-Tracking…’ ribbon menu to continue your session editing at any later point in time...).
Else the Upload Wizard comes up and will transfer all new files and the modified playlist to the server…
Once the SERVER received your new playlist and audio files; they are ready to be scheduled.
That’s it!
As such, you can use Remote Voice-Tracking in both situations:
- real remote voice tracking form a distant home studio
- voice tracking from a distant studio within the same network
You simply need an Enterprise-Edition of a ProppFrexx ONAIR instance, which servers as the server part of Remote Voice-Tracking.
Here is also a training video which might be helpful: http://youtu.be/8A7rNHUasb0
Remote Voice Tracking
Edit and Modify your Program Playlists from everywhere at any time! Do your Voice-Tracking at home or at any other remote location...almost no limits!
Due to the fact, that the internet connections became more and more fast, I decided to not make it more complicated as needed. This means, that the native tracks (audio files) are fully transferred between the acting ProppFrexx server and the remote client instance. This might take a bit more time to down- resp. upload the changes, but gives much more flexibility and offers unlimited capabilities. E.g. an hour of 320kbps MP3 files might take only 2 minutes to download all needed files (assuming an internet connection offering 1MB/sec.). However, if you or your voice-trackers are working at home you might also choose to compress the audio files before you download them!
In addition, there is mode, which allows you to first download the server playlist first and then download the audio files later (on-the-fly) and only those who are really needed.
Here is a quick description how it works: You need two PCs (two ProppFrexx instances) – a server and a client
On the SERVER instance, make sure, that you ‘Enable GPIO Ext. Service’ – see general settings, section ‘GPIO/Remoting’.
Note the Port Number (default is 9042).
Also remember the ‘Authorization Password’ under the ‘TCP Device’ section.
In addition define a compression encoding profile in general settings, section ‘Encoding/Recording’ – now take a look at the new 'Remote Voice Tracking' group.
The Compression Profile always uses the specified default encoder of the related profile.
E.g. click above on ‘Define Encoder Profile…’ to define a new one! I am using WMA with just 48kbps as the default! As the WMA encode is pretty fast and good.
(the ‘Playlist Template Path’ might be left empty, see the tool tip)
Also note, that there is a new Program Scheduler option ‘AllowRemoteVoiceTracking’ for all your program scheduler entries.
This option MUST be enabled in order to remotely allow the creation of a new template playlist based on an existing, normal script entry.
Else the existing program scheduler entry MUST already be converted/created as a ‘Playlist Template’ once by a local user (program editor); e.g. via the ‘Template Playlist Wizard…’ or via a right-click in the program-scheduler and using the ‘Create Playlist Template…’ menu.
So the SERVER must be an Enterprise Edition! The Client can be ANY Edition!
Now to the CLIENT:
Here you just click on the NEW main ribbon tab arrow and select ‘Remote Voice-Tracking…’
This opens the ‘Remote Voice-Tracking Download Wizard’.
As the ‘Server-URL’ specify at least the DNS/IP address of the server instance as well as the GPIO Ext. port, e.g. “192.168.1.17:9042”.
The ‘Clientname’ can be ANY name – it’s just for info…
The ‘Password’ MUST match the servers (see above) TCP server password (see Authorization Password)!
Now click on connect…
On the next page you’ll be able to select a date and time, which will identify the program entry you want to process (do the voice-tracking on). You might click on the ‘…’ to see all available entries for that day.
So just pick one entry in the future.
Now you specify a local base folder and decide if you want to use the compression mode or not.
Specify a local (client) folder underneath the voice tracking session files will be stored. For each session there will automatically be a YYYYMMDD_HHMM sub-folder created.
If you are on a remote network (connected via the internet) it is recommended to leave the ‘Use Compression’ option enabled.
If you are within the same network you might disable this option – as in that case the native tracks will be transmitted.
If enabled (and there is a compression encoding profile defined on the remote server) the related audio files are not transmitted in their original audio format, but are first compressed on the server and then the compressed versions are downloaded.
(except you have selected the 'Playlist Only' mode, in which the audio files are transmitted later on-demand)
If you now click on ‘Next >’, the download will start …. once finished – the playlist will be opened and you can do your voice-tracking etc.
You might even add new files or replace existing once, make track-inserts etc. etc.
When you close the local playlist, you are asked, if you want to Upload it back to the server. On YES, the complete new playlist will be transferred back to your server, so there are almost no limits to the modifications!
You might also select NO and continue later (just click again on the select ‘Remote Voice-Tracking…’ ribbon menu to continue your session editing at any later point in time...).
Else the Upload Wizard comes up and will transfer all new files and the modified playlist to the server…
Once the SERVER received your new playlist and audio files; they are ready to be scheduled.
That’s it!
As such, you can use Remote Voice-Tracking in both situations:
- real remote voice tracking form a distant home studio
- voice tracking from a distant studio within the same network
Bernd - radio42
ProppFrexx ONAIR - The Playout and Broadcast Automation Solution
ProppFrexx ONAIR - The Playout and Broadcast Automation Solution