Mirage Media Control System for RTI
Buy Now2-Way Digital Media Control
The Mirage Media Control System is the technology that drives the Autonomic Mirage Media Server. The MCS server software converts a standard PC into a powerful integrated media server that provides two way control of content over a TCP/IP or serial connection.
RTI systems using MCS can control iTunes, Windows Media Center, Media Player, Pandora Radio, and Sirius XM Radio Online.
Live Metadata and Album Art
Now Playing metadata such as Album, Artist, and Track information is provided. Album art for the currently playing song is displayed and all transport controls provide real-time feedback.
Browser Based Remote Control
Using the Mirage Browser Application, control your MCS Server from any device on the network that supports Flash.
Documented Control Protocol
Two-way control IP protocol documentation allows integrators to extend or customize functionality as required.
Tools for Rapid Integration
Pre-built Integration Designer sample program and professionally designed touch panel interface make you look great...fast.
Multiple Streams with PolyTune
MCS can output four or more independently controllable streams of music from a standard PC using our exclusive PolyTune technology.
Did you know?
MCS allows you to create new Pandora stations on the fly....right from the touchpanel.
You can even create a new station based on a song in your library or one playing on Sirius XM radio...with a single button press.
Product Resources
| MCS-EX with PolyTune | Download Media Control System EX Trial (Setup) |
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| Control Module | Sample RTI Integration Designer Files (.zip) |
| Specification Sheet | MCS Specifications (.pdf) |
| Integration Manual | MCS Integration Guide for RTI Systems (.pdf) |
| Protocol Document | MCS IP/RS-232 Protocol Document (.pdf) |
Mirage Media Control System: Specifications
| Controllable Media Players | iTunes Version 7 or greater Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Center, Vista or Windows 7 |
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| Controllable Media Types | local music, video, recorded TV, movies, photos Pandora Internet Radio Sirius XM Radio Internet Radio Streams |
| Independent Stereo Audio Outputs (requires PolyTune option) | multiple sound cards supported 3 per 5.1 sound card 4 per 7.1 sound card |
| Control Digital Content | control music, movies, videos, TV shows and photos |
| Digital Audio Formats | .aif, .aifc, .aiff, .au, .cda, .m4a, .m4p, mp2, .mp3, mp2, .mpa, .mid, .midi, mp3, .rmi, .snd, wpl, wav, wma. |
| Digital Video Formats | .avi, .dvr-ms, .ivf, .m1v, .m3u, m4v, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .qt, .wmv, .wm |
| Control Protocol | IP, RS-232, 2-way; documented API |
| Server Requirements | 2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 1 or more sound cards |
| Server Operating System | Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Control Protocol | IP, RS-232, 2-way; documented API |
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