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Natural Log is an integrated solution for radio stations requiring Traffic Logs and Billing that will interface with their radio automation software.
Natural Log is sold on a buy-out basis and includes interfaces for most computer automation systems at no extra charge. There are no ongoing monthly charges which makes Natural Log an ideal economic replacement for systems such as Airwaves, Broadnet and other traffic schedulers that require monthly fees.
There are optional upgrades available for customers wishing to schedule multiple stations from workstation; or who require access to Natural Log from multiple workstation on the same network.
1 year of free telephone support with Natural Log is included. After that, you purchase support by-the-minute, as you need it or upgrade to remote log-in support using our premium support options.
Natural Log is easy to lear with the features most broadcasters need. While it does not claim to have every bell-and-whistle imaginable, it does have the features needed by most:
Features:
- Compatible with most computer automation systems, including BSI Simian, Myriad, Broadcast Computers Split Transmission System.
- Optional upgrade to unlimited number of stations on 1 copy of Natural Log sharing a database option
- Multi-user optional upgrade (sharing common database)
TRAFFIC:
- Unlimited number of customers
- Unlimited number of active orders
- Specified week & Alternating Week Scheduling
- Specified Time & Time-Class Scheduling
- Multiple Price & Length spots on same Order
- Multiple Scripts/Cuts on same Order
- Multi-Event macro scheduling [for linked items like intros]
- Specified position in spot break allowed [first,last,bookendsetc]
- Dual Product-Type protection (product against product and geographical area for example)
- Special Log Templates available for sports or holiday schedules
- Special Log Templates can be automatically scheduled in advance
Broadcast orders can be linked to Special Log Templates so the order runs anytime the template is scheduled
- User Specified spotset Fill Sequencing
- Automatic Fill-to-Length spotsets for satellite formats where mandatory breaks have to be filled (ideal for split transmission areas too)
- On-Screen Log Editor with drag-and-drop editing
- On-Screen Log Diagnostics
- Copy manager with Script Affidavits printed with invoices
- Complex copy scheduling/substitutions based on day/time, etc
BILLING & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
- Calendar Month / Standard Broadcast Month
- Weekly / End-Of-Flight / Demand
- Invoice types: Detail, Summary, Times/Rates, Coop
- On-Screen Invoice Editor
- On-Screen viewing of Customer account, history etc
REPORTS:
- Customer & Order lists sorted as desired
- Effective Spot-Rate report for Orders & Salesmen
- Billing-Error report available before bills printed
- Aged Accounts-Receivable sorted as desired
- Account Transaction-Summary [reconciliation]
- Invoiced Sales & Collections reports with Sales Commissions
- 6-Month Projected-Sales [booked sales] report
- 52-week Inventory-Management [avails] report
- All report layouts can be user modififed and memorized for install recall
Simple to use
Natural Log is very intuitive and easy-to-use. Most of the regular tasks are all accessed from the customer accounts browser without having to go into multiple different parts of the programme.
- Enter Customer Details and default Product Clash
- Create Customer Order (adding second Product Clash if desired)
- Define Schedule (or Schedules) for Order and assign advert to play
- Generate Traffic Log
- Export to Automation System
Customers that are familiar with traffic systems such as Airwaves and Broadnet will appreciate the simplicity and easy of use of Natural Log. If you're familiar with these, or programmes such as CBSI, Smarts, TLB or Wicks, converting to Natural Log should be easy. We may even be able to import data from your existing traffic system, please ask for details.
Technical Requirements
Natural Log for Windows is designed to run on a standard PC using Windows 2000 or Windows XP and will also run on Windows Vista. The system described below should be considered the minimum acceptable system for running Natural Log for Windows at an acceptable speed. Faster machines will give better performance.
- At least a 1.8 gHz Pentium [or compatible]
- At least 256 megabytes of RAM,
- A hard drive with at least 10 gigabytes of free space
- Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system [NOT Windows-95 or Windows-ME!]
- CD-ROM for installation of the program,
- Windows compatible mouse
- To print invoices, statements, and logs, any Windows compatible printer, (fast) laser printer is highly recommended
- Minimum 800 x 600 Windows video display [preferred 1072x768]
- USB-Drive, Zip-Drive™, CD Burner, tape backup, or other device for data backups.
- If running across a Local-Area-Network 100mbps minimum is recommended for best performance
Please note: The price of this software is volatile owing to currency exchange rates. To reduce printing and carriage costs we are currently not supplying a printed manual which is supplied on CD with tools to print to your own printer or read online in the help-file.
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