Understanding Media Item Types and Display in Myriad

Having a solid grasp of media item types and how they’re displayed on the Media Wall is essential for making the most out of Myriad Playout. This article breaks down the different types of media items and explains the visual indicators and metadata you’ll see on screen.

Top-Level Media Item Types

There are six main types of media items in Myriad, each with a unique function and icon:

1. Audio Media Item

• Icon: 

• This is a standard audio file.

• Plays as a single, standalone item.

2. List Media Item

• Icon: 

• Contains a sequence of media items.

• All items in the list will play in order as if they were a single track.

3. Shuffle Media Item

• Icon: 

• Similar to a list, but only one random item from the group is played each time.

4. Rotating Media Item

• Icon: 

• Plays one item at a time, rotating through the list in order with each play.

5. Command Media Item

• Icon: 

• Used to send commands to external devices or software.

• Can trigger macros, automation tasks, or interface with external systems.

6. Stream Media Item

• Icon:  

• Used to play an external stream (e.g., a live internet feed).

• Acts like a standard audio file when dropped into a player.

What You See on a Media Tile

Each media item tile on the Media Wall contains key information:

Media Type Designation

• Icons or labels indicate whether the item is a:

  • Song

  • Link

  • Sweeper

  • News item

  • Advert

  • Voice link

  • Basic media item

Title and Artist

• Songs display both title and artist

• For non-song items, you’ll see a description

Categories

• Shows primary and secondary category

• May also display the year of release, if set

Intro Time

• For songs, this indicates how long a presenter or sweeper can talk over the intro

• Useful for live shows and automation

Media ID

• A unique ID assigned to each media item

• Used for direct navigation or reference

Duration

• Total playback time of the media item

• May also show how the item ends:

  • E = End

  • F = Fade

Hook Indicator

• If a song has a hook set, a small hook icon will appear

Color Bar (Category or Type)

• The colored bar on the left indicates the item's:

  • Category color

  • Or Item type color (depending on settings)

• You can also choose:

  • No color

  • Full tile coloring based on type or category

Audio Presence Icon

• A small icon confirms that audio is attached to the item

✅ Summary

Each media item in Myriad is rich with information — from its type and function to its visual cues and playback behavior. Knowing what each icon, color, and field represents makes it easier to manage your content efficiently and confidently.

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