Playout server
& monitor
Control the running playlist until it goes on air.
Control the running playlist in real time from the playout monitor.
Operators can insert, remove, skip, trim, or override primary and secondary items while the playlist continues to run. Stream Circle keeps the output visible, the playlist editable, and the as-run log complete.
Key capabilities
- Running playlist control — modify playlist items close to airtime.
- Primary and secondary item handling — control main content and overlays from one interface.
- Multi-user operation — multiple operators can work with the same playlist.
- Output and preview players — monitor the current output and check files or live feeds before use.
- Manual event console — trigger configured events outside the playlist.
- As-run logging — record what actually aired, including operator changes.
Output & preview players
The playout monitor includes an output player showing the current channel output.
A separate preview player lets operators check media files or live feeds before they’re taken to air. Live feeds can be opened in preview first to reduce delay when switching them to output.
Manual event console
Some events don’t follow the planned playlist: for example, emergency announcements, breaking news tickers, logo switches, or other channel-specific actions.
The manual event console gives operators access to configured actions directly from the playout monitor, with optional emergency controls for critical events.
