OpenBroadcaster is an integrated open source software communication application that manages through the internet, remote control and management of on-air radio and TV community transmitters. Radio station in a box. The system allows authorized community and audience members to request content online, generate dynamic play lists, program theme based segments and interact with other audience members. It is available as a stand alone application and is easily ported to other containers such as Joomla CMS or social networking sites.

The applications is built on LAMP server platform from which it is possible to build and integrate future releases and updates. Content management is available via any web browser running different operating systems (Windows, Apple, and Linux) across remote TCP/IP networks in their respective offices. Streaming is done locally and also with “pay as you go” grid streaming service providers.

Authorized users may also upload and priority schedule digitized emergency audio and visual messages via the Internet without the need of having personnel in the control room. There is automated 90 day play list logs, and audio\video archiving including detailed traffic reports available in customized delivery formats for off site backups. Existing broadcasters will benefit from OpenBroadcaster solutions because it extends the operating life of existing analogue transmitters in service adding new features and more revenue generating opportunities using low cost hardware. Media monitoring capabilities use the station to record and archive other radio stations newscasts providing a secondary revenue stream and tools for the news room.

OpenBroadcaster brings together community participation blending Internet with local on-air broadcasting. Through a web interface there is reduced administration costs in the operation and management of community airtime as content can be uploaded, created and scheduled off-site. Self serve process reduces the need for “set-up” time at the station in preparation for airing a broadcast allowing more resources to be directed to generating revenue, creating content and providing localized community messages.