StationGuard is a new modular software suite that MaxxKonnect says it provides a clear, continuous picture of critical program audio, online streams and over-the-air signals.
It’s also the first in a line of products called MonitorMaxx.
“StationGuard gives engineering and programming personnel an at-a-glance view of the signals that keep a station on the air and online,” the company said.
“When something goes wrong, StationGuard helps the right people recognize and respond to the problem before it becomes a prolonged outage.”
Each module can notify personnel of a problem by email or phone and can generate SNMP alerts for integration with existing monitoring systems. Its PC-based software can be accessed within a network via browser-based HTML5 GUI.
The suite consists of three modules.
SilenceGuard continuously monitors program audio for silence or sustained low levels, providing immediate alerts and maintaining audio logs for troubleshooting.
StreamHound monitors online streams for connection status and program audio, alerting personnel when a stream disconnects, stops playing or goes silent.
TunerGuard monitors off-air AM, FM, HD Radio and weather-band signals through compatible tuner hardware, confirming that programming is reaching the air and alerting personnel when problems occur. It currently is compatible with the MaxxKonnect RMT416 and AudioScience ASI2816 tuner platforms.
Together, the modules provide historical information including RDS, metadata history and RF signal levels.
The built-in universal audio logger can record any available source across the StationGuard suite with recordings accessible via browser. Users can select only the audio they need instead of having to wait for a lengthy file download.
President Josh Bohn said the suite can catch a missed alarm, silent stream or missing signal so that a station can respond quickly.
MonitorMaxx solutions are sold on a monthly or annual subscription basis. They can work with a broadcaster’s existing systems. Modules can be deployed individually or with other MonitorMaxx products, including the pending Airwave Ops.
Info: www.maxxkonnect.com.
