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Playout Engine

Orvana's playout engine handles all audio playback, routing, and automation. It is designed for 24/7 unattended operation.

How It Works​

The playout engine maintains a queue of audio elements — music, jingles, sweepers, ads, and live microphone feeds. Elements play in sequence according to the scheduler's format clock, with the engine automatically transitioning between them.

Supported Audio Formats​

  • MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV
  • Any format supported by GStreamer

Media Library​

The media library stores all audio assets with full metadata:

  • Artist, title, album, year
  • Duration, intro/outro cue points
  • Category and rotation group
  • Play history and statistics

Live Assist Mode​

In live assist mode, the automation queue pauses and the presenter takes control. The cart wall provides instant access to jingles and sound effects via hotkeys.

Automation Mode​

In full automation, the scheduler drives playback continuously without human intervention. Orvana will run unattended indefinitely.