Using Stream Media Items in Myriad Playout 6

Stream media items in Myriad Playout 6 behave just like any other audio-based media item on the Media Wall, but instead of playing local or network-based audio, they stream content live from a web URL.

This feature is perfect for:

• Relaying live broadcasts

• Playing external content feeds (e.g., syndicated programming)

• Streaming from remote presenters

▶️ Creating a Stream Media Item

To create a new stream media item:

1. Select an empty media item on the Media Wall

2. Click Edit
   

3. Choose New Audio Stream 
   This will enable the Stream Setup window.
   
   

4. In the setup window:

   • Paste the Stream URL. You can also use the User Stream URL which is a stream location associated with a specific User.
     

   • Set a Maximum Duration (e.g., 5 minutes)
     

   • Add a Title and optional description.
     

5. Click Save
   
   

? The maximum duration tells Myriad how long to treat the stream as an active item in the log or player (it behaves like a standard media item with a countdown and progress bar).

? How Stream Media Items Work in Playback

• When loaded into a Player, Myriad will connect to the stream, mute the output during connection, and begin playback once the Play button is pressed (or the Extro of the previous item in the Log).

• The duration counts down, and a progress bar displays — just like with songs or links

• Stream items can be:

  • Scheduled in the log

  • Added to favorites

  • Dragged into players manually

? Linking a Stream URL to a User

Instead of manually entering the same stream URL into multiple items, you can associate a stream with a user profile:

To set this up:

1. Go to Security → User Management

2. Select the desired user

3. In the Contact Details tab, enter the Stream URL
   

4. Click Save

Creating a Stream Media Item linked to a user:

1. Choose an empty media item and click Edit

2. Select New Audio Stream

3. Instead of pasting a URL, select "Use Myriad User’s Stream"

4. Choose the user from the dropdown
   

5. Add a Title and Save

? If the stream URL ever changes, you only need to update it in User Management — any media items referencing that user’s stream will update automatically. This is perfect for dynamic or rotating live content.

✅ Summary

Stream media items in Myriad Playout 6 allow you to:

• Treat live web streams like any standard media item

• Control playback with countdown timers and progress bars

• Use scheduled or manual playout options

• Manage updates more easily with user-linked streams

This is a flexible solution for stations incorporating live feeds or remote contributors into their schedule.

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