Getting Started with POST: Transmitter Installation Overview

Peter Tellep

Modified on: Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 5:53 PM

This article will outline the steps necessary to install and configure the provided transmitter in order to establish a stream for your Futuri POST service.

Upon completion of this article, you will be able to...

Identify what is included with the transmitter shipment.
Locate all relevant articles associated with the installation and setup of the streaming transmitter.

What to Expect: A standard transmitter setup process will take approximately 1-2 hours.

Station Requirements: The items described below should be completed prior to receiving your transmitter for a seamless installation.

Identify and secure a location for the transmitter:
- Single Stream size: (1u half-width)
- Multi-stream size: (3u)
Identify and secure an appropriate outlet. (ideally a UPS)
Complete the wiring process from the audio source to the transmitter.
Identify an ethernet connection to an internet-accessible network.
Identify an ethernet connection to an automation network. (if applicable)
Identify an ethernet connection to an AoIP network. (if applicable)
Complete the Mic closure/GPIO wiring. (if applicable)

Getting Started - Transmitter Setup

Step

Action

Unpack Transmitter: Each transmitter is shipped with the following:

Transmitter
Power Cord
DB15 HD Connector

Single Stream

Multi-Stream

Note:
As you open the box containing your transmitter, be cautious to keep all parts and accessories together. Ensure that all parts and accessories are present, accounted for and not damaged. If you find that anything is missing or damaged, contact VIP Support for assistance.

Connect the "Network Cable" to the transmitter, and verify the following:

the cable is properly secured.
there are no kinks in the cable.
the cable is not placed where someone could potentially trip.

For additional information refer to this article

Single Stream

Multi-Stream

Connect the power cord, power up the transmitter and confirm the following:

the cord is properly secured.
there are no kinks in the cord.
the cord is not placed where someone could potentially trip.
the transmitter is placed in an area that is free of external heat, water and direct sunlight.

Single Stream

Multi-Stream

INTERNET CONFIGURATION:

STEP	STATION ACTION
1	Click here for instructions to connect your transmitter to the internet.

audio configuration:

Step	Station Action
1	Analog Directions AoIP Directions NOTE: If you are using a Multi-stream transmitter, it is recommended that you feed the same audio type (either analog or AoIP) to all stations on the transmitter to avoid conflicts which can distort audio quality.
2	For a Single Stream transmitter: If you connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to the unit, you will see the GUI interface. You can adjust levels by clicking on the station and then clicking on the orange settings icon that will appear. Under "Audio Input", you can adjust the input levels and hit "Save". For a Multi-Stream transmitter: You should now see the levels for the station displayed on the LCD touchscreen panel on the front of the unit. You can adjust levels by tapping on the station and then tapping on the orange settings icon that will appear. Under the "Audio Input", you can adjust the input levels and hit "Save".

NOW PLAYING CONFIGURATION:

Step

Station Action

Now Playing configuration is a requirement to enable:

Artist, title and album art display in the player.
Proper audio segmentation in POST. (if applicable)
Sound Exchange reporting.

Click here for information on configuring your specific automation system.

MIC CLOSURE CONFIGURATION (FOR POST SUBSCRIBERS ONLY):

Step

Station Action

Click here for information on applying different types of mic closures.

Single Stream

Multi-Stream

Once configured, contact VIP Support to schedule a call with a Futuri Streaming Engineer to complete the setup of Now Playing and Mic Closures. This call should take about 30 minutes.

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