Set up a Visual Radio Assist studio
An engineer sets up a Visual Radio Assist studio once, in five steps. Check the Machine Specs and Network Connectivity before you start.1
Create the studio
The Cloud opens the studio setup wizard on your first login: name the studio, download the software, connect the Core with a Connect Code and confirm the installation. See Set up a new Core App.
2
Connect the video switcher
Add your ATEM, vMix or OBS in Settings → Studio → Switchers. See Video Switcher Configuration.
3
Link the radio automation
Connect your radio automation in Settings → Studio → Automations, so VRA knows what is playing. See Link Radio Automation.
4
Connect audio and cameras
Make your mic inputs available to the Audio Manager and add your PTZ cameras in Settings → Studio → Cameras. See Connect PTZ cameras.
5
Map the Output Players
Map each Output Player to an NDI or SDI output in Settings → Outputs → Players. See Map Output Player Devices.
Run your first show with Visual Radio Assist
A producer runs a show in Visual Radio Assist once the studio is set up: plan the program, set up the triggers and graphics, then put the studio on air.1
Create a program
Add the show in Scheduling → Calendar → New program, and its hosts in Scheduling → Presenters. See Create a new program and Presenters.
2
Set up audio triggers
Give each mic an audio trigger in Audio Manager → Triggers, so the right camera goes to program when someone talks. See Audio Manager.
3
Design a Visual
Build a graphic from layers in Outputs → Designer. See Design your first Visual.
4
Create an Output
Choose what each Output Player shows, and when, in Outputs → Editor. See Create your first Output.
5
Put the studio on air
In Studio → Overview, select Off air and confirm to switch the studio on air. The Core must show ACTIVE to process triggers.
More ways to learn Visual Radio Assist
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Short guides for common tasks.
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Walkthroughs of common setups.