{"id":142273,"date":"2015-08-12T13:14:02","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T18:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/?page_id=142273"},"modified":"2024-09-03T12:53:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T17:53:50","slug":"backbone-cohost-radio-backhaul-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/backbone-cohost-radio-backhaul-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Backbone Co-Host &#8211; Radio Backhaul Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"142273\" class=\"elementor elementor-142273\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a804df4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a804df4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a9ab9af\" data-id=\"2a9ab9af\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de4d88d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6de4d88d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<h2>Backbone Co-Host\u2122 \u2014\u00a0for\u00a0Collaborative Broadcasts from Around the World, in Studio Quality \u2014 now\u00a0with LUCI\u00a0Global\u00ae<\/h2><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p><strong>Your Station Anywhere<\/strong>. This means you can produce your radio shows from <strong>everywhere<\/strong>, simultaneously. Conference together all of your studio quality, live feeds from your co-hosts in other cities. Then bring in guests and field reporters, who require nothing more than an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, using <a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-149574\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"Luci Global Screen Shot\" width=\"170\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand-206x300.jpg 206w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand-69x100.jpg 69w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand.jpg 578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/a>the free Luci Global app*.<\/p><p>Backbone Co-Host changes the game for\u00a0professional Sports,\u00a0News\u00a0and\u00a0Talk stations. No limit on number of high quality participants, and no expensive equipment or IT configurations. Co-Host manages incoming feeds using Apple Mac-based producer\/screener software. It\u00a0allows multiple hosts, guests and reporters to conference with each other, and also with listeners who call into the station\u2019s phone system (<a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/backbone-talk-internet-talk-radio-phone-system\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Backbone Talk\u2122<\/a>).<\/p><p>LUCI Global enables a community of reporters, radio guests and co-hosts to contribute to broadcasts of any station listed in the LUCI Global directory, via 4G or wi-fi, using a free iOS app from the iTunes App Store. Upcoming versions will be available for Android and other devices.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>*LUCI Global also supports Windows\u00ae PCs<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;141782&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;backbone-box&#8221;]<div class=\"easy-t-slideshow-wrap easy-t-1274885130\" style=&quot;width: &quot;>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cycle-slideshow\" data-cycle-fx=&quot;fade&quot; data-cycle-timeout=&quot;8000&quot; data-cycle-slides=&quot;div.testimonial_slide&quot; data-cycle-auto-height=&quot;container&quot; data-cycle-random=&quot;true&quot;      data-cycle-log=&quot;false&quot;>\r\n\t\t\t<div { } class=\"testimonial_slide\">\t\t<div class=\"style-clean_style  show_thumbs hide_title show_position show_date stars_rating show_other easy-t-category-backbone-co-host  easy_t_single_testimonial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t{\r\n\t\t\t  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\r\n\t\t\t  \"@type\": \"Review\",\r\n\t\t\t  \"itemReviewed\": {\r\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"\"\t\t\t  },\r\n\t\t\t  \"reviewRating\": {\r\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\r\n\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": 5,\r\n\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": \"5\"\r\n\t\t\t  },\r\n\t\t\t  \"name\": \"crystal clear audio from remote events\",\r\n\t\t\t  \"author\": {\r\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\r\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"\"\t\t\t  },\r\n\t\t\t  \"reviewBody\": \"We at Fantasy Sports Network use Backbone Co-Host and LUCI Global to connect live\\u00a0with our geographically distributed FNTSY hosts and field correspondents. It's amazing to get such crystal clear audio\\u00a0from remote events using just an iPhone.\\n\"\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"easy_testimonial\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"easy_testimonial_image_wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Mike-Cardano-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Michael Cardano - Fantasy Sports Network\" \/><\/div>\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial_body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>We at Fantasy Sports Network use Backbone Co-Host and LUCI Global to connect live\u00a0with our geographically distributed FNTSY hosts and field correspondents. It&#8217;s amazing to get such crystal clear audio\u00a0from remote events using just an iPhone.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"testimonial_author\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"date\">August 21, 2015<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/cite>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"easy_t_clear\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- end slideshow wrap --><\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/backbone-co-host-30-day-demo\/\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-142338 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Backbone-Co-Host-button.jpg\" alt=\"Backbone Co-Host button\" width=\"938\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Backbone-Co-Host-button.jpg 938w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Backbone-Co-Host-button-300x15.jpg 300w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Backbone-Co-Host-button-100x5.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Features&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457973269164-d85bbc15-3359&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<h3><b><i class=\"icon-phone icon-\">\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Backbone\u00a0Co-Host<br \/>with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Logo.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142308\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"LUCI Global logo\" width=\"81\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Logo.jpg 246w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Logo-100x39.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 81px) 100vw, 81px\" \/><\/a><\/h3><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Backbone-Co-Host-031616-rev-D3-bleed.pdf\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-148693\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Co-Host-Download-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Backbone Co-Host Datasheet\" width=\"200\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Co-Host-Download-232x300.jpg 232w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Co-Host-Download-77x100.jpg 77w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Co-Host-Download.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Broadcast Quality Tie-Lines<b> \u2013<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong>For those special remote guests who should sound like they\u2019re in the studio with you. \u00a0Use these lines for your field reporters on mobile devices, and conference them together.<\/p><p><b>Enable your field reporters<b> \u2013<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>They can connect with their smartphone using the LUCI Global application for high fidelity audio reporting from the field.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<b><b>Familiar Controls<b> <\/b><br \/><\/b><\/b>Feel comfortable with on-screen controls you recognize, including Dial, Ring, Connect, Hold, Conference, Busy All and Drop.\u00a0 Configurable number of callers, up to 10 simultaneous.<\/p><p><b>No Extra Equipment <\/b><br \/>Everything is right on your Mac and in the cloud.\u00a0 No bulky studio phone switches, no expensive multi-line handsets and no phone lines to run. Just plug in a headset, and you\u2019re on the air talking to callers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<b>Call Screener<br \/><\/b>The separate Call Screener module is available for use on another Mac.\u00a0 It allows Producers and Talent to manage callers while maintaining constant communications with each other on their Macs.<\/p><p><b>Remote Screener<br \/><\/b>Leave your call screener at home and save on travel.\u00a0 Share your screener among shows from different cities.\u00a0 The phone system in the cloud permits screener and talent to function a world apart.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Technical Requirements&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457973271139-95995eb2-2e71&#8243;][vc_column_text]<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>Backbone\u00a0Co-Host<\/strong><\/h2><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><strong>System Requirements<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Intel based Macintosh capable of running<\/li><li>OS X 10.10+<\/li><li>Apple Java 6 and<\/li><li>Oracle supplied java 7.x<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Network Requirements<\/strong><\/h3><p>A high quality internet connection that is capable of supporting Voice over IP. This is an internet connection with the following characteristics:<\/p><ul><li>Upstream bandwidth 1MB\/s<\/li><li>Packet loss &lt; 1% (0.5% preferred)<\/li><li>Round Trip packet transmit time &lt; 200ms<\/li><li>Jitter &lt; 30 ms<\/li><li>UDP and TCP traffic allowed out<\/li><li>ftp allowed out<\/li><\/ul><p>To test the capability of your internet connection run <a href=\"http:\/\/voiptest.8x8.com\/\" class=\"broken_link\">the 8\u00d78 VoIP test<\/a>. This test requires a 64-bit browser that supports Java such as Safari. The Chrome browser does not currently support this test.<\/p><p>Network ports out for control\/telephony are 5062, 6660-7000 and 9990-9999. If you can\u2019t connect to the phone system, these ports will likely need to be opened on your network by your IT department.<\/p><p><strong>Mix-Minus<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 For your Talent\u00a0phone computer \u2014 set up a mix minus with your mixing board auxiliary output.<\/p><h3><strong>Field Reporters<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>LUCI Global client on their smartphone<\/li><li>An entry in the LUCI Global directory<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Documentation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457973907169-33a06f33-90eb&#8221;][vc_column_text]<div dir=\"ltr\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BACKBONE\u00a0Co-Host<\/strong><\/h2><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Radio Backhaul Service Documentation<\/h3><p><strong>Your Station Anywhere<\/strong>. This means you can produce your radio shows from <strong>everywhere<\/strong>, simultaneously. Conference studio quality live feeds from your co-hosts around the world, guests and field reporters, who require nothing more than an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, using <a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-149574\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"Luci Global Screen Shot\" width=\"170\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand-206x300.jpg 206w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand-69x100.jpg 69w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Hand.jpg 578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/a>the free Luci Global app. Backbone Co-Host, is the cloud- based radio backhaul service \u00a0for correspondent feeds developed specifically for professional Sports,\u00a0News\u00a0and\u00a0Talk stations.<\/p><p>Backbone Co-Host is a cloud-based radio backhaul and production service for the radio station that manages incoming feeds using Apple Mac-based producer\/screener software. Co-Host allows multiple hosts, guests and reporters to conference with each other, and also with listeners who call into the station\u2019s phone system (<a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/backbone-talk-internet-talk-radio-phone-system\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Backbone Talk\u2122<\/a>).<\/p><p>LUCI Global enables a community of reporters, radio guests and co-hosts to contribute to broadcasts of any station listed in the LUCI Global directory, via 4G or wi-fi, using a free iOS app from the iTunes App Store. Upcoming versions will be available for Android and other devices.<\/p><p>Developed specifically for professional Talk, News and Sports Radio stations produced digitally \u201cin the cloud\u201d using our Backbone Radio platform, this software-based phone suite gives your station the freedom to broadcast live from virtually anywhere and stay connected with your listeners in the middle of the action.<\/p><p><strong>System Requirements:<\/strong> OS X 10.7+ with Apple Java 6 and Oracle supplied java 7.x<\/p><p><strong>Network Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0A high quality internet connection that is capable of supporting Voice over IP. This is an internet connection with the following characteristics:<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Upstream bandwidth 1MB\/s<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Packet loss &lt; 1% (0.5% preferred)<br \/>Round Trip packet transmit time &lt; 200ms<br \/>Jitter &lt; 30 ms<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">UDP and TCP traffic allowed out<br \/>ftp allowed out<\/p><p>To test the capability of your internet connection run <a href=\"http:\/\/voiptest.8x8.com\/\" class=\"broken_link\">the 8&#215;8 VoIP test<\/a>. This test requires a 64-bit browser that supports Java such as Safari. The Chrome browser does not currently support this test.<\/p><p>Network ports out for control\/telephony are 5062, 6660-7000 and 9990-9999. If you can&#8217;t connect to the phone system, these ports will likely need to be opened on your network by your IT department.<\/p><p><strong>Mix-Minus<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; For your DJ phone computer &#8212; set up a mix minus with your mixing board auxiliary output, and input channel on your board similar to:<\/p><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M9U4nxrzgtE?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><p><strong>Backbone Co-Host Client\u00a0Installation, note that this will need to be done for both the screener and the talent Macintoshes:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Start phone client &#8212; if OS X asks you to install Java, do so.<\/li><li>Then download and install <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backbonehub.com\/jre-7u25-macosx-x64.dmg\">the Oracle Java SE Dev kit\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li>Set your mac audio inputs to be your mix minus audio device (both input and output)<\/li><\/ul><p>DJ and Screener programs are zero config. Copy the DJ program to DJ\/Talk host computer, Screener to screener computer and run them.<\/p><p>If they connect to the hosted cloud phone PBX, you&#8217;ll hear a single ring sound and see the interface.<\/p><p><strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0If you also have Backbone Talk the DJ and Screener programs have your call in phone number with area code in the title.<\/p><p><strong>How to use the Conferencing\u00a0System:<\/strong> Either of the two programs DJ and SCREENER can be used independently, or together to allow for remote access\u00a0screening. DJ and Screener can be at different locations, anywhere they need to be in the world, as long as there is an internet connection.<\/p><p>As remote Co-Hosts connect they will hear an intro message, and appear in the conference\u00a0list. Here&#8217;s how to screen and talk to multiple remote co-hosts and callers\u00a0for your talk radio show.<\/p><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hZ0lhDrS6ak?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><p>On an individual line:<\/p><ul><li>Click <strong>ANSWER<\/strong> to talk to\/screen a remote Co-Host.<\/li><li>Incoming calls show RING in interface. Screener will speak &#8216;<strong>CALL<\/strong>&#8216; through default audio interface<\/li><li>On <strong>SCREENER<\/strong> interface, notes dialog will appear (info entered here will be shown on the DJ interface).<\/li><li>Screener notes will be saved for individual caller IDs and remote co-host clients. &#8216;Blacklist&#8217; callers to id them later if they call back.<\/li><li><strong>SCREENER<\/strong>: Click <strong>HOLD<\/strong> to hold call. <strong>ANSWER<\/strong> to talk again.<\/li><li><strong>DJ<\/strong>: Click <strong>AIR<\/strong> to mark call as on air, Click <strong>HOLD<\/strong> to hold, <strong>ANSWER<\/strong> to talk again.<\/li><li>Conference multiple callers and co-hosts together with <strong>CONF<\/strong> button.<\/li><li><strong>DROP<\/strong> to disconnect caller<\/li><li>Click <strong>BUSY ALL<\/strong> to disallow all new calls (and hangup existing)<\/li><li>Click <strong>HANGUP ALL<\/strong> to drop all existing calls<\/li><\/ul><p>For communication between DJ and SCREENER, chat in CHAT box to the right of status light in lower lefthand corner.<\/p><p>Configuration parameters, accessed via &#8216;configuration&#8217; button should not be changed.<\/p><p>Network tester indicator below Hangup All button indicates quality of network&#8211; NET OK in green good, Yellow NET WARN or RED Net Fail indicates substandard network message.<\/p><p>Initial message can be changed to a recording of your choice.<\/p><p><strong>Submit bug reports to<\/strong>: phone@backbone.com<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">LUCI Global<\/h2><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Radio Backhaul Service Documentation<\/h3><h3>Introduction<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">A Unique Radio Backhaul Network<\/p><p class=\"p2\">LUCI Global represents a different approach to providing LUCI products. LUCI Global is a subscription service provided to broadcast entities and other live-content broadcasters. Unlike other LUCI products it is a subscription service,\u00a0payment is priced on monthly service and prepaid annually.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">LUCI Global is intended for enterprises, station groups, and networks that require studio quality live reports and audio contributions from anywhere in the world at any time. Any remote co-host, reporter, or influential guest can go \u201clive\u201d on radio, in studio quality, by simply using an iPhone or other device, with an Internet connection. The superior audio quality makes it sound as if all participants are together in the radio studio. LUCI Global is a major advance in making remote audio \u201cbackhaul\u201d user-friendly.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Client organizations register in the LUCI Global directory. LUCI Global permits individual remote contributors to provide live reports to their affiliated stations, as well as to a community of other LUCI Global clients by addressing target recipient stations through the LUCI Global directory.<\/p><h3 class=\"p3\">Preliminary Directory Structure<\/h3><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Miscellaneous \u2022 Newspapers<\/p><p class=\"p2\">\u2022 NL \u2022 Support<\/p><p class=\"p3\">In the future we plan to expand and standardize the directories as follows (where B2= Broadcast To)<\/p><p class=\"p4\">\u2022 <span class=\"s1\">Support <\/span>(Backbone, LUCI Echo Server, Glensound)<\/p><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 B2 Newspapers \u2022 B2 Magazines<\/p><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 B2 Podcasts \u2022 B2 National<\/p><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 B2 Worship \u2022 B2 Federal<\/p><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 B2 Universities\/Colleges<\/p><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 B2 Attorneys \u2022 B2 Other<\/p><h3 class=\"p6\">Other directories\u00a0planned:<\/h3><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 Arrange by Country\/Category<\/p><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 Add the stations logos to the directory<\/p><p class=\"p5\">\u2022 Add all other platforms \/ OS<\/p><h3 class=\"p1\">How Difficult is this to Start? Not very.<\/h3><p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-151485\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Start.png\" alt=\"Luci Global - How to Start\" width=\"725\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Start.png 725w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Start-284x300.png 284w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Start-95x100.png 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<h3 class=\"p1\">How Does LUCI Global Work?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">LUCI Global is a worldwide service with a downloadable mobile app for authorized individuals to contribute live audio feeds to their affiliated radio station. Currently, the app of choice is available for iOS in the iTunes App Store, and soon from the participating stations\u2019 websites or other URLs. LUCI Global is in the process of testing for other platforms, including Android, MAC OS, Windows and Linux, and will release those versions as they become available.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">The broadcaster (or receiving party) controls the primary process by subscribing to the directory, choosing the category, and paying a monthly fee. The broadcaster controls access to the station from contributors. Our company, Technica Del Arte\u2014the developer of all LUCI software\u2014assists the broadcaster in adding his station(s) to the directory (list) and selecting the proper configuration options, such as quality level, codec type and return channel to the contributor. With these configuration options pre-selected, the configuration process for the contributor is automatic.<\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<p class=\"p1\">The process for using the LUCI Global contributor app is simple. Start by downloading the free LUCI Global app from the App Store or other source. The LUCI Global mobile app gives you an interface similar to the LUCI LIVE Lite app, only easier to use. With LUCI Global, all configurations are predetermined for the app user, including connection set up, bit rate and codec. Details follow.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Screen.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-151486\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"Luci Global Screen\" width=\"326\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Screen.jpg 326w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Screen-167x300.jpg 167w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Screen-56x100.jpg 56w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/a><\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<h3 class=\"p1\">Get started with the LUCI Global Mobile App<\/h3><h4 class=\"p2\">CHECKLIST BEFORE STREAMING LIVE FROM A MOBILE DEVICE<\/h4><h5 class=\"p3\">1 SETTINGS &gt; DO NOT DISTURB + turn off other apps<\/h5><p class=\"p1\">Avoid interruptions of your remote broadcast from incoming phone calls. Turn on the \u2018Do Not Disturb\u2019 functionality on your iOS device. Also, turn off all other apps that may interrupt or use excessive device resources. Check this by double clicking the iPhone or iPad Home button, which opens the iOS Multitasking Screen. Swipe \u201cup\u201d to close unnecessary apps. Then touch the LUCI Global app image on the Multitasking Screen to return.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Swuipe-Up-to-Close1.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-151488\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Swuipe-Up-to-Close1.jpg\" alt=\"Swipe Up to Close\" width=\"328\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Swuipe-Up-to-Close1.jpg 328w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Swuipe-Up-to-Close1-147x300.jpg 147w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Swuipe-Up-to-Close1-49x100.jpg 49w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Double Click the Home Button<br \/><\/i><i>and swipe up to close apps<\/i><\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Do-Not-Disturb.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151489 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Do-Not-Disturb.jpg\" alt=\"iOS Do Not Disturb\" width=\"478\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Do-Not-Disturb.jpg 1006w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Do-Not-Disturb-300x260.jpg 300w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Do-Not-Disturb-100x87.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/a><\/p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;48px&#8221;][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-157268\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Set-Do-Not-Disturb-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Set Do Not Disturb\" width=\"564\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Set-Do-Not-Disturb-300x178.jpg 300w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Set-Do-Not-Disturb-100x59.jpg 100w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Set-Do-Not-Disturb.jpg 669w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. <\/span>CHECK YOUR CONNECTIVITY<\/h3><h4 class=\"p2\">a. Examine Your Environment<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">The single most important variable in online live reporting is the quality and reliability of your network. While it is important to verify your network, the quality can quickly change without notice, so it\u2019s smart to have a contingency or backup plan.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Ask yourself these questions:<\/p><ol><li class=\"p1\">Am I in a surrounding with few people or in a busy area with large crowds? For instance, the 4G network may be excellent prior to the sports event, but will probably be very congested when the arena fills.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">What alternative networks are at my disposal? Wi-fi, Ethernet on CAT-5, 3G, 4G or WiMax?<\/li><li class=\"p2\">What time is it? At rush hour you can expect more network issues than at 03:00 in the morning.<\/li><\/ol>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<p class=\"p1\">When you are in a busy area with many people, your best results will be with 4G. Under those conditions, 3G will likely be totally unusable. Wi-fi should only be used in places where there are few people and you are on a \u201cknown\u201d network, such as your home.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">If conditions force you to use 3G, make sure you avoid crowded, busy areas. Also, a fast network speed does not say anything about the stability of the connection for streaming. Having maximum \u201cbars\u201d of connectivity does not necessarily mean you have a stable connection.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Crowd.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152223 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Crowd-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Crowd\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Crowd-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Crowd-100x75.jpg 100w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Crowd.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. <\/span>CHECK YOUR CONNECTIVITY<\/h3><h4 class=\"p2\">b. Test the Network\u2014and Your Signal<\/h4><p class=\"p1\">First, download from the App Store the program called <b><i>OpenSignal <\/i><\/b>to test your connection for VOIP calls. We suggest you do a SpeedTest 3 times. If you get 5 stars all 3 times, your network should be suitable for a VOIP call, and for a LUCI Global connection.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WiFi-Check.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-152224\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WiFi-Check.jpg\" alt=\"WiFi Check\" width=\"1013\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WiFi-Check.jpg 1013w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WiFi-Check-300x170.jpg 300w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WiFi-Check-100x57.jpg 100w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WiFi-Check-336x190.jpg 336w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WiFi-Check-708x400.jpg 708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/a><\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]To <b>Self Test, <\/b>connect to the <b><i>LUCI Echo Server <\/i><\/b>from your station-list in LUCI Global. Press the On Air button to connect (button illuminates RED when you are connected live), then speak. You should hear an echo of yourself back. If you hear little to no dropouts for a minute the connection should be suitable to go live on the air. Disconnect by pressing the On Air button again (button goes white, not illuminated).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Echo.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-152226\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Echo.jpg\" alt=\"Luci Echo\" width=\"287\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Echo.jpg 640w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Echo-300x263.jpg 300w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Echo-100x88.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. <\/span>NOW CONNECT<\/h3><p class=\"p2\">When you have determined that the network is functioning normally, choose your station in the LUCI Global station list, then press <b>On Air <\/b>when you want to connect live.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Directory.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-152228\" src=\"http:\/\/backbone.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Directory.jpg\" alt=\"Luci Directory\" width=\"640\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Directory.jpg 640w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Directory-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Directory-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Directory-100x100.jpg 100w, http:\/\/backbonebroadcast.com\/BB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Luci-Directory-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">From this point on, concentrate only on your work! The <b>quality of your report <\/b>is now your most important concern. Don\u2019t worry about the connection\u2014your connection cannot be changed during a live report.<\/p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<p class=\"p1\">You are now contributing to radio broadcasts using a unique mobile backhaul system, one unlike any other in the world. 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