Ease of Use

Often referred to as "drag and drop" broadcasting, Sound Box sets new standards in usability. Using Sound Box is effortless. The user interface, designed using motion analysis, is intuitive and unique. The user is central to Sound Box' design concept, therefore, good, old-fashioned common sense is obvious in every area of functionality. It's easy to learn, too, helping you to get started quickly. Sound Box is arguably the most intuitive playout system available!

Functionality

Sound Box comes with wide ranging functionality to assist you in your broadcasting including as standard, many features that you might expect to be costly "extras". See the section, "Features" for more details.

Sound Box is Fast, Reliable and Robust

Sound Box gives an immediate response to any of its "no nonsense" search criteria, waiting for results is a thing of the past. Search results are literally instant with Sound Box. Sound Box was developed by radio professionals for radio professionals. Logical solutions, directly relevant to the broadcaster's needs are only a "click" away. Full 24 hour automation and presenter assisted broadcasting have never been so straightforward. Sound Box is also an extremely dependable system. When you return to the studio after leaving Sound Box in full automation, you can take it for granted that Sound Box is still doing what it is supposed to do.

Cost Effectiveness

When considering your total cost of ownership, Sound Box is likely to be your most cost effective solution. The hardware requirement is for standard PCs and off-the shelf components. As Sound Box mixes audio within the computer's processor, no additional hardware is needed to maintain high quality audio output. Additional devices - for instance, multi-channel sound cards and user configurable button boxes, can be supplied to enhance functionality, but only if requested. Sound Box does not require additional hardware expense.

Reduced Time and Effort

Your Sound Box solution will arrive ready configured, but all system configuration tasks are made easier by the straightforward user interface. Loading audio in to the system could not be more straightforward. The integrated CD Ripper and user-friendly recording facility make Sound Box the quickest system to load with audio. Sound Box is also capable of importing your existing audio files - saving you further time.

Enhanced Production Quality

Sound Box' internal method of mixing audio provides high quality output without the need for extra hardware. Sound Box also gives plenty of information to the presenter in an easy to understand format. "Crashing" the start of a record will be a thing of the past - Sound Box' graphics and data presentation make expert introductions and talk-overs achievable by all. The simple fact that the computer is doing most of the work means that the presenter has more time to prepare, hence the quality of output is enhanced.

Scalability

Sound Box is as powerful a broadcasting concept in a multi-studio set-up with multiple on and off-line audio stores as it is on a lone PC within a single studio. Sound Box is entirely scalable. Sound Box will grow with you as your station grows, comfortably and painlessly expanding to support increasing numbers of studios and incorporating new audio stores.