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Windows Network Installation Example

For proper AUDICOM network operation, the following is required:
  • Microsoft TCP/IP network (Windows default).
  • Dedicated network recommended (own router, not shared with administrative areas).
  • Suggested speed: 1 Gbit (sufficient for most installations).
  • Each PC must have:
    • Dedicated partition for operating system (10 GB is sufficient).
    • Installation folder at C:\Audicom.
    • Read/write shared Audicom folder.
    • File and printer sharing service enabled.
Although UNC access is slower than DOS drive letter access, UNC is the official recommendation to ensure network compatibility.
Example network with three terminals:
  1. On-Air Terminal: 947AUDICOM-PC
  2. Artistic Content: Production
  3. Commercial: Commercial
Tip: name each machine according to its studio (e.g.: AM, FM, Production) for easier network identification.

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AUDICOM Network Configuration

Initial configuration is done from the AUDICOM Configuration Panel, Folders tab.
  • On first launch, set the File Server to the network path where system files are located.
    Example:
    • \\Server
    • \\947AUDICOM-PC (On-Air server)

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Configuration on Air Computer / Server

It’s essential to configure access using UNC (e.g.: \\AIR-AUDICOM\Audicom) instead of C:\Audicom. This way, all Database references are stored in UNC mode and are accessible by other terminals.
If configured in local mode (C:\Audicom), other terminals won’t be able to locate the files.
Even if the installation doesn’t have a dedicated server (the Air PC itself stores the files), using a UNC path is essential to ensure the Database is unique and accessible from all stations.
A Config Carpetas Pn

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Workstation Configuration

(Production, Artistic Programming, Commercial)
  • All terminals must share the Audicom folder with FULL access (read/write).
  • Applications are installed on each terminal, but media files and Database reside on the Air PC.
  • Additional modules (Administration, Billing) are only installed on the Commercial Administration terminal.
  • Each terminal is customized according to its function (Production, Commercial, Air, etc.).
A Config Carpetas Unc Pn

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Database Location

ADBDir=C:\Audicom\DB
Indicates the location of the AUDICOM music Database. In a simple two-terminal setup (Production ↔ Air, no dedicated server), it’s most practical to locate the Database on the On-Air computer.
The Production terminal is configured (from the Configuration Panel) to point to that remote database using a UNC path: \\947AUDICOM-PC\Audicom\DB

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Networks with Multiple On-Air Terminals

In more complex scenarios (AM, FM, Production, News, Commercial, Server), Distributed Databases are used:
  • Each Air terminal (AM, FM) hosts its own local Database.
  • This optimizes access and ensures independence if network or server failure occurs.
  • The Production terminal is configured to read/write to one of them (e.g. FM) but can switch to AM to manage its Database.
Configuration example (UNC mode):
  • AM → ADBDir=\\AM\Audicom\DB
  • FM → ADBDir=\\FM\Audicom\DB
  • Production → ADBDir=\\FM\Audicom\DB
Each Air terminal works with its local Database. From Production, InfoMusic-Prod can manage both.

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Programming Files

  • LogDir=C:\Audicom\LOG
  • PgmDir=C:\Audicom\PGM
.log (commercial) and .pgm (music) files are stored here.
In the example, workstations access the LOG and PGM folders on the Air terminal. In networks with multiple broadcast stations, users can access all terminals using CyberPlay Editor.

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Server/s (system drives)

Server/s= \\947AUDICOM-PC\Audicom\Audio Defines the system storage drives.
In network, access is always via UNC, never with local paths (C:\).
  • The default folder is \Audicom\Audio.
  • Subfolders outside Audio are not allowed.
  • Each volume must contain a single \Audicom\Audio folder.
To declare multiple volumes, list them separated by ; (no spaces): Server/s=\947AUDICOM-PC;\947AUDICOM-PC\D;\Production;\Production\D
Sharing the entire C:\ drive is not necessary.
Only the Audicom folder is shared (full access).
For additional drives (D:\, E:\), sharing the entire drive is recommended.
Example:
\\947AUDICOM-PC → shares only C:\Audicom
\\947AUDICOM-PC\D → shares entire D:\ drive The order of drives in the Server/s line affects File Manager: it will first show folders from the first listed drive (usually local), then network drives.

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Music Formats

The AutoDj Editor module saves configuration in Autodj.ini.
The On-Air module always reads the local file to schedule automatic blocks.
  • In Production, AutoDj Editor accesses via UNC the file located on the Air terminal.
  • In installations with more than one broadcast station, AutoDj Editor allows selecting the Current Terminal from a dropdown menu.
If a format is created on the wrong terminal, the On-Air program won’t recognize it, as it always reads the local Autodj.ini.