Airtime News

Airtime 2.0.1 improves stability and upgrades

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:21:05 +0100

Airtime 2.0.1 is out and fixes some of the issues spotted by our eagle-eyed and ever-committed community. The headlines? Airtime is now more stable, is easier to upgrade and it's thanks to everyone who submitted feedback.

Airtime 2.0 features improved Icecast, SHOUTcast, SoundCloud integration

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:38:09 +0100

The latest version of Sourcefabric's open source radio automation software now adds the ability to configure Icecast and Shoutcast streams in the browser, a button to listen to the station's output and multiple improvements to the playlist and calendar views.

What's new in Airtime 2.0?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:37:39 +0100

The focus of Airtime 2.0 was to reduce the time and effort station managers and DJs spent on behind-the-scenes work, and thanks to the feedback of users we've been able to integrate many tasks into the Airtime interface. Configuring Icecast and SHOUTcast streams is just one of those things. We've also improved calendars, playlists and the media monitor in order to make everything that little bit easier and more intuitive.

Airtime Pro Provides New Hosting, Streaming and Support Service For Radio

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:55:30 +0100

Sourcefabric has announced a new radio hosting and streaming service called Airtime Pro. Built on their successful open source software, which has been downloaded over 12,000 times this year, Airtime Pro delivers a ready-to-broadcast, cloud-hosted version of the Linux-based application. Installation, set-up, upgrades, security updates, server maintenance and worldwide technical support all come included in the range of packages which start at $59.95 a month.

One click install on Ubuntu and Debian with Airtime 1.9.5

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:21:53 +0100

Sourcefabric have released their open source radio automation software Airtime 1.9.5, which now comes with an ‘easy install’ package for Ubuntu and Debian.

Sourcefabric announces newsroom tool for independent media

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:23:16 +0100

Sourcefabric has announced it has begun work on a new software called Superdesk, which joins Airtime and Newscoop in its suite of free, open source tools for independent media. Superdesk's aim is to allow news organisations to build flexible, scalable newsrooms and deliver content to any available platform. Superdesk has been nominated as a finalist in the Ashoka Changemakers Citizen Media Innovation award.

Journalism goes open source at Mediafabric in Prague

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:34:04 +0100

Mediafabric 2011 saw over 250 guests arrive from five continents this weekend in Prague to explore new ideas at the intersection of journalism and open technology. The one day conference and two day hackathon was organised by Sourcefabric, a Czech not-for-profit promoting open source tools for journalists.

Airtime 1.9.4 released with .deb packages for Ubuntu and Debian

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:32:55 +0100

Airtime 1.9.4 has been released with new DEB packages for Ubuntu and Debian that keep installations automatically updated with the latest version. Airtime 1.9.4 also includes the new file storage system with 'watch' folders, allowing stations to magically synchronise files and to easily browse their audio archives, as well as Shoutcast support, improved front-end widgets, and extensive bug-fixes.

Airtime radio software wins Knight-Batten Innovation Award, announces new release.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:14:01 +0100

Airtime, the open source radio software, is part of the West Africa Democracy Radio platform that has won a Knight-Batten Award for Innovations in Journalism. The developers Sourcefabric, who announced the release of Airtime 1.9 this week with over forty improvements, will attend a ceremony at the Newseum in Washington DC on September 7th 2011 to receive the $2000 Special Distinction prize.

Airtime 1.9 released with magic file synchronisation and archive management

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:13:01 +0100

Airtime 1.9, the open source radio software, has been released. A new file storage system now allows users to set ‘watch’ folders, to magically synchronise files and to easily browse their audio archives. Add to this Shoutcast support, a one line Ubuntu install command and improved front-end widgets, and Airtime 1.9 is one of our most feature-packed releases ever.

Resonance104.4fm announces partnership with open source radio software Airtime

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:16:01 +0100

Resonance104.4fm, the self-proclaimed "world's first radio art station" and Airtime, the open source radio software developed by Sourcefabric, have announced a partnership that will see the two organisations work together on new features and improvements for Airtime.

Airtime 1.8.2 released with 58 improvements and bug fixes

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:00:55 +0100

Airtime 1.8.2 is available with 58 improvements and bug fixes, including the ability for users to download audio, cancel a show that is being recorded, and monitor the recording status of a show on the "Now Playing" screen. Airtime is the free, open software that allows you to manage, automate and schedule your radio station remotely.

Airtime Goes Automatic For The People

Tue, 03 May 2011 17:11:17 +0100

Airtime, the free, open source radio software, increased its feature set significantly in April and May with three releases in thirty days. The Airtime server software runs on Ubuntu Linux, Debian, and Redhat and multiple users can use the software to schedule radio shows remotely through any web browser. It is developed by Sourcefabric, a Czech non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting quality journalism through open source software and tools. The latest release was Airtime 1.8.1 on May 3rd.

Airtime 1.8.1 is released on May 3rd

Tue, 03 May 2011 16:57:17 +0100

Sourcefabric released Airtime 1.8.1, an update to the free, open radio software for scheduling and remote station management, on May 3rd. Containing mainly bug fixes, the update addressed reports from the community on the new feature set introduced in Airtime 1.8. The Airtime server software runs on Ubuntu and Debian, and multiple users can use the software to schedule radio shows remotely through any web browser. Support packages and custom services are available from Sourcefabric.

Airtime 1.8 Released

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:42:41 +0100

Sourcefabric released Airtime 1.8, the free, open radio software for scheduling and remote station management, on April 19th. Usability was the watchword for this release with improvements in the calendar speed, a new 'edit show' function, and improved install and uninstall. The Airtime server software runs on Ubuntu and Debian, and users can interact with it through any web browser. Support packages and custom services are available from Sourcefabric.

Airtime 1.6.1 Released

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:46:00 +0100

Airtime, formerly known as Campcaster, has been released as version 1.6.1. Airtime is Sourcefabric’s open radio software for scheduling and remote station management. Airtime 1.6.1 improves the stability of prolonged audio playout, fixing an occasional crash that happened after around 48 hours of continual scheduled playout. Two other fixes are included: one security patch, and another fix for editing of audio metadata. Users are strongly recommended to download and upgrade.