Station Manager Glossary

Balance

Quantity of signals from each channel reproduced in a stereo audio recording.

Client

Desktop application that communicates with the server in order to display data.

Compressed format

File format in which an audio signal is compressed during the encoding process.

Cue point

A metadata signal that indicates streaming cues, such as when to insert ads and when to stop serving ads.

Encoding

Converting digital audio data into a given audio file format (MP3, AAC, etc.).

FLV

FLV is a Flash container file format that contains audio, video, or both, along with associated metadata.

Input levels

Set of adjustable controls for the audio device.

Installation directory

Specific physical location of the machine’s hard-drive in which the application is installed.

IP address

Numerical identification assigned to a device (computer, phone, iPod) in a network used for communication purposes.

Logs

Information on server or application activity, typically used for troubleshooting. Logs may contain error or warning messages, which can be relayed to the Triton Digital support team in case of a problem.

Metadata

Data that provides information about associated data. For an audio stream, its metadata contains information about the song played, artist, album, etc.

Mount

Logical representation of an audio stream in a given encoding format. Stations may have several different mounts, each delivering a different encoding format or quality of media. More mounts means more listening options for consumers.

mprv2

Media Proxy Relay version 2. This is a Triton Digital custom communications protocol for data transfer between the Media Proxy and the Media Relay.

Port

Data connection used by programs to exchange data.

RAS

Radio Automation Software. Third-party metadata software that integrates with the broadcast feed to enable features such as ad placement and “now playing” information.

Server

Station-side component that provides data to the client and performs the streaming.

Sound device

Sound card of the machine used. Facilitates input and output of audio signals.

Station

A station is a representation on the Station Manager server that consists of parameters for encoding and handling metadata and provides the link from your media stream to the Triton Digital streaming network.

Streaming

Delivering content gradually to another instance (i.e. flash player, mobile, etc.).

Terrestrial broadcasting station

A traditional radio broadcaster with a studio and radio broadcast capabilities.

Web radio

A virtual radio station that broadcasts only on the internet.

XML file

Structured text file format used to store and share information in a consistent way.