Podcasts for Automation Among New Features

If you'd like to share your feedback or help us test new features on Audioport, please read this.

Since the launch of Audioport.org in July 2004, use of the site has grown exponentially. Created as an alternative distribution system to the satellite, Audioport.org is now used by a majority of network stations, and for most is the preferred method of receiving and distributing programs.

Last year we moved the site to newer, faster servers. This year, Pacifica's tech team is upgrading Audioport for greater reliability as well as new features such as automated audio file delivery, or podcasts. Some of these new features have been implemented, and are now being tested. Other changes will be made over the next several months, with the input of the Audioport user community.

Development Timeline 

• Jan/Feb:  Testing of AudioPort 2.0 / Input for Future Development
• Mid-March:  Public Release of AudioPort 2.0
• April:  Roadmap for AudioPort 3.0

What's New in AudioPort 2.0

• Podcasts for Automation - Podcast feeds are now available by program series, allowing stations to automatically download programs - and optionally load them into their automation system.
• Improved Upload Process - Includes an upload progress bar and revised workflow.
• Simplified Interface - Screens have been streamlined for simpler operation.

View the upgraded AudioPort here: www.audioport.org:8084
Make sure you are logged out of the old Audioport site before using the new one.

Share Your Feedback, or Help Us Test

We want your input to improve AudioPort. We are also looking for volunteers to help test and write documentation in a variety of areas. On January 21, we held a conference call with a number of Audioport users and station staff, who contributed valuable suggestions. Read a summary of the call here, and sign up to our Announcements list below if you'd like to be informed of upcoming calls.

Pleas email doug@pacifica.org with your comments and suggestions, and consider joining one of these email lists:

AudioPort Announcements
Stay in the loop with occasional updates on AudioPort development.
Subscribe by sending any email to audioport+subscribe@pacifica.org

AudioPort Testers
We're looking for volunteers to help test AudioPort and develop documentation. Please sign up if you're interested.
Subscribe by sending any email to audioporttesters+subscribe@pacifica.org