Rivendell aims to be a complete radio broadcast automation solution, with the facilities for the acquisition, management, scheduling and playout of audio content. As a robust, functionally complete digital audio system for broadcast radio applications, Rivendell uses industry standard components like the GNU/Linux Operating System, the AudioScience HPI Driver Architecture and the MySQL Database Engine. Rivendell is being developed under the GNU Public License.

Features

• A complete GPL'ed radio automation system.
• Designed for efficient on-air use, with large, touchscreen-friendly controls.
• Up to three full automation logs may be operated from a single computer.
• Extensive support for live assist environments, with multiple SoundPanel arrays available at the touch of a finger.
• All configuration is done by means of point and click interfaces -- *no* arcane configuration files to edit!
• Support for both PCM16 and MPEG Layer 2 audio formats.
• Full support for both analog and AES3 digital audio interfaces, using high-quality audio adapters manufactured by AudioScience Inc. and the JACK Audio Connection Kit.
• Designed by radio broadcasters, for radio broadcasters.
• Completely free and open -- no dongles, unlock codes, software keys or other arbitrary limitations.