Importing and Recording Content in Myriad Playout 6

Getting content into Myriad Playout 6 is quick, flexible, and designed to suit a variety of workflows. Whether you're adding a single song, a batch of files, or recording something live, Myriad provides several methods to do so efficiently.

Method 1: Drag & Drop Directly onto the Media Wall

The easiest and fastest way to add content is by using drag-and-drop:

1. Open a file browser on your computer

2. Locate your audio file(s)

3. Drag the file(s) into an empty space on the Media Wall

Key features:

• Multiple files can be dragged in at once

• Myriad will automatically normalize audio (top & tail) and apply an extro

• Media items are automatically classified based on the range you drop them into
  (e.g., dropping into a Songs range sets the item as a Song; dropping into a Links range tags it as a Link)

Method 2: Using the Import Wizard

For bulk importing or more controlled imports, use the built-in Import Wizard:

1. Right-click on an empty media tile

2. Select Import Wizard
   
   
   

3. Choose:

   • A set of individual files (top right) or

   • A folder containing multiple audio items (top right)
     
     

From here you can:

• Set the media type (e.g., Song, Advert)

• Assign a category (e.g., Pop, News, etc.)

• Configure audio conversion and normalization (depending on your user permissions)

• Run a duplicate search to avoid importing the same item twice

The wizard provides:

• A summary view before final import

• Automatic assignment of title, artist, type, and category

• An optional report once the process is complete

Once finished, the new items are added to the Media Wall and are immediately available for use.

Method 3: Recording Audio Directly into Myriad

You can also record live audio directly into the system. There are several ways to start a recording:

Option A: Record into a Specific Media Item

1. Select a media tile

2. Click Record in the toolbar
   OR
   Right-click and choose Record
   
   
   
   

This will record directly into the selected media item.

Option B: Use the Recorder Panel

1. Click Click Here to Record

This method will:

• Automatically use the next available media ID in your personal recording range

• Save your recording there after you confirm the save

Note: Each user can be assigned a personal recording range in system settings.

Once you're done:

• Click Stop

• Confirm that you want to save the recording

Your new audio will appear on the Media Wall, ready for categorization and editing.

What Comes Next?

After importing or recording media, be sure to:

• Assign proper categories

• Set timing points like intros, hooks, and extros

• Add metadata like artist, title, and year

These steps ensure content is properly classified and plays back as expected — especially when used in logs or automation.

✅ Summary

Myriad Playout 6 gives you multiple ways to add content to your system:

• Drag & drop for quick imports

• Import Wizard for bulk and structured importing

• Recording tools for capturing live or analog audio

Choose the method that fits your workflow best, and you'll have content ready for playout in just a few clicks.

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