Hi Guys,
The last three weeks I have been testing AdMaster with an older version of RadioDJ which uses rpl files instead of m3u files.
All my experiences were discussed with the maker of AdMaster so he could modify the software to output usable files for RadioDJ.
One of the key features that is very interesting is the option to set a database reference number for each entry.
So the generated rpl files contain the database reference numbers of the commercials instead of the real files.
The big advantage of using database reference numbers, is that all side information is used during playout.
Side information like start time, end time, next time, but also the track info data which is sent to the stream and in the nowplaying file.
There is only 1 downside: Before scheduling your commercial in AdMaster, you have to retrieve the database reference number of that commercial. I do that through Events.
Now, for the newer versions of RadioDJ:
Playlist files in the newer RadioDJ are m3u playlists.
In earlier posts Marius has shown us how to insert m3u playlists that are generated by AdMaster in RadioDJ using Events.
With this method, I wonder if all side information is used? As there is no database record number, RadioDJ will play the real files without side information?
If so, each playlist can contain silences between the various commercials in a break?
Maybe Marius or anyone can clear this?
So my question is: When using the m3u output in AdMaster and using the Marius method to insert the m3u playlists, is the side info, stored in the database records used in the playout?
Thanks for taking the time for this issue.