xtra.audio

Stations ​

A station represents a single broadcast endpoint within a project. Each station has its own stream configuration, schedule, and content queue.

Stations

Station Types ​

TypeDescriptionUse Case
StandardFull playout with scheduling and automationMain broadcast stations
RelayRestreams an external audio sourceSimulcasting, network feeds
StageLive broadcasting without automationLive events, DJ sets

Create a Station ​

  1. Navigate to Settings in the sidebar (project level).
  2. Select the Stations tab.
  3. Click Add Station.
  4. Choose the station type.
  5. Enter station name and initial configuration.
  6. Click Create.

The station appears in the sidebar station list.

Station Status ​

Stations have three possible states:

StatusIndicatorDescription
RunningGreenStation is active and streaming
StoppedGrayStation is inactive
UnavailableRedStation cannot connect to streaming server

The status indicator displays next to the station name in the sidebar.

Start a Station ​

  1. Select the station from the sidebar.
  2. Open the Studio.
  3. Click Start in the top bar.

The station begins streaming to configured encoders. Status changes to Running.

Stop a Station ​

  1. Open the Studio for the running station.
  2. Click Stop in the top bar.
  3. Confirm the action.

Active streams disconnect. Status changes to Stopped.

Switch Stations ​

  1. Click a station in the sidebar station list.
  2. The interface loads the selected station context.

All features (Media, Studio, Planner, Settings) operate within the selected station.

Delete a Station ​

  1. Navigate to Settings → Stations.
  2. Click the context menu on the target station.
  3. Select Delete.
  4. Confirm by typing the station name.

Deleting a station removes its schedules, encoder configurations, and history. Media files in the shared library remain.