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 Broadcast
Software
Natural Log
Traffic Scheduling & Billing
Natural Log is an integrated solution for radio stations requiring Traffic Logs and
Billing that will interface with their radio automation software. Natural Log is sold on a
'buy-out' basis and includes interfaces for most computer automation systems at no extra
charge. There are no additional charges! 1 year of free telephone support is
included. After that, you purchase support by-the-minute at reasonable rates, as you need
it.
Features:
Natural Log for Windows has the features most broadcasters need. Natural Log doesn't
claim to have every bell-and-whistle imaginable, but Natural Log does have the features
needed by most broadcasters like:
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Compatible with most computer automation systems, including SpartaMation |
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Unlimited number of stations on 1 copy of Natural Log sharing a database |
TRAFFIC:
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Unlimited number of customers [except in LPFM version] |
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Unlimited number of active orders [except in LPFM version] |
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Specified week & Alternating Week Scheduling |
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Specified Time & Time-Class Scheduling |
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Multiple Price & Length spots on same Order |
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Multiple Scripts/Cuts on same Order |
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Multi-Event "macro" scheduling [for linked items like intros] |
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Specified position in spot break allowed [first, last, etc] |
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Dual Product-Type protection |
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Special Log Templates available for sports |
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Special Log Templates can be automatically scheduled in advance |
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Broadcast orders can be linked to Special Log Templates so the order runs
anytime the template is scheduled |
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User Specified spotset Fill Sequencing |
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Automatic "Fill-to-Length" spotsets for satellite formats |
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On-Screen Log Editor with drag-and-drop editing |
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On-Screen Log Diagnostics |
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Copy manager with Script Affidavits printed with invoices |
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Complex copy scheduling/substitutions based on day/time, etc |
BILLING & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
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Calendar Month / Standard Broadcast Month |
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Weekly / End-Of-Flight / Demand |
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Invoice types: Detauil, Summary, Times/Rates, Co-op |
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On-Screen Invoice Editor |
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On-SCreen viewing of Customer's account,history,etc |
REPORTS:
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Customer & Order lists sorted as desired |
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Effective Spot-Rate report for Orders & Salesmen |
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Billing-Error report available before bills printed |
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Aged Accounts-Receivable sorted as desired |
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Account Transaction-Summary [reconciliation] |
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Invoiced Sales & Collections reports with Sales Commissions |
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6-Month Projected-Sales [booked sales] report |
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52-week Inventory-Management [avails] report |
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All report layouts can be user modififed and memorized for install recall |
Technical Requirements:
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Natural Log for Windows is designed to run on a standard PC using Windows
2000 or Windows XP. The system described below should be considered the minimum acceptable
system for running Natural Log for Windows at an acceptable speed. Faster machines will
give better performance. |
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At least a 1.8 gHz Pentium [or compatible] |
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At least 256 megabytes of RAM, |
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A hard drive with at least 10 gigabytes of free space |
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Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system [NOT Windows-95 or
Windows-ME!] |
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CD-ROM for installation of the program, |
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Windows compatible mouse, |
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To print invoices, statements, and logs, any Windows compatible printer,
(fast) laser printer is highly recommended |
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Minimum 800 x 600 Windows video display [preferred 1072x768] |
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USB-Drive, Zip-Drive™, CD Burner, tape backup, or other device for
data backups. |
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If running across a Local-Area-Network 100mbps minimum is recommended for
best performance |
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
| Natural Log 8: Single computer for
single station |
1295.00 |
| Natural Log 8: Additional
Stations: (Per Station added to existing copy of NL8) |
300.00 |
| Natural Log 8: Network Upgrade:
(Multiple Computers at Same Location added to existing copy of NL8) |
300.00 |
| Natural Log 8 & Natural Music
5 Combo for single station |
1795.00 |
| Natural Log 8 & Natural Music
5 Combo for multiple computers single station |
2295.00 |
| Natural Music 5: Single computer
for single station at one location |
695.00 |
| Natural Music 5: Additional
Stations: (Per Station added to existing copy of NM5) |
100.00 |
| Natural Music 5: Network Upgrade:
(Multiple Computers at Same Location added to existing copy of NM5) |
300.00 |
| Natural Log 8: Upgrade from NL-DOS
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395.00 |
| Natural Music 5: Upgrade from
NM-DOS |
199.00 |
| Natural Log 8: Renew Annual
Support: - Up to 2 stations |
199.00 |
| Natural Log 8: Renew Annual
Support - 3 or more stations |
299.00 |
| Natural Music 5: Renew Annual
Support: |
99.00 |
Natural Music:
Music Scheduling Software
Natural Music maintains your music library database, generates daily music logs
according your pre-set rules, and includes interfaces for most computer automation
systems (including SpartaMation) at no extra charge.
The cost of Natural Music is on a 'buy-out' basis (there are no monthly fees) and 1 year
of
free telephone support is included. After that, you purchase support by-the-minute at
reasonable rates, as you need it.
Features:
Natural Music has the features most broadcasters need. Natural Music doesn't claim to
have every bell-and-whistle imaginable, but it does have the features needed by most
broadcasters like:
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Compatible with most computer automation systems, including BSI Simian |
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Imports Simian Audio Database (no need to re-enter all the Artist and
Title details |
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Virtually unlimited number of songs in library [2+ billion songs] |
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1225 different Music Categories |
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Up to 676 different format clocks can be setup |
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Song packeting supported |
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Gender, Tempo, Intensity, Mood, Style controls |
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Advanced Music Log generation diagnostics |
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Drag-and-Drop Music-Log editing |
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Cut-and-paste Music-Log editing from Windows ClipBoard |
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Music Log hour and day recycling |
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Music Log reconcilation with BSI WaveStation and other automation
"actual-play" Logs |
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User-Configured on-screen song browsing |
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User-Configured Reports on-screen, printed, and exported to text files |
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Creates standard RIAA 'Webcast' performance reports for electonic filing
with RIAA |
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Built-in Data Importing from BSI WaveStation and other major automation
systems |
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Artist separation controls [global and individual artist] |
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Artist blocks [multiple songs in-a-row by same artist] |
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"Never-Violate" and "Preferred" flexible rule
specifications |
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Daypart and Hour circulation rules, including horizontal seperation |
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26 Song dayparting restrictions |
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Automation Source and CD-Disc back-back protection |
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On-Screen log editor |
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On-Screen artist and song play histories |
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Audit Log for troubleshooting |
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Many Reports and Lists including BMI and ASCAP reports |
Technical Requirements:
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Computer: IBM-compatible |
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CPU: PIII 700Mhz or better (more for Windows 2000 / XP) |
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RAM: 64 Mb (Win98), 128Mb (Win NT / 2000 / ME), 256Mb (Win XP) minimum |
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Hard Disc Space: Minimum of 100 megabytes per station library |
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Windows-compatble Printer (the faster the better!) |
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Windows-compatible VGA or better color montior |
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CD-ROM recommended |
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External Drive recommended for data backup |
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