[asterisk-users] Broadcast Phone system (for radio)

[Bob Pierce]

this link:
http://www.telos-systems.com/techtalk/digiphones/digiphones_4.htm

States the following:
"Generic PBXs will not do for our broadcast application – they just
don’t have the features necessary. For example, while lines may
certainly be shared to multiple phones, there is no way to switch groups
of lines from studio to studio. There is also no way to connect
computers for call-screening applications. On the audio side, there is
no adaptive hybrid or professional audio outputs. Usually, there is only
one or two “Music on Hold” inputs for the entire unit, while we need one
for each studio. While you could use a PBX to derive analog lines for
the studio telephone interface gear, it will be far superior to make a
direct all-digital link. So we will need something like a PBX, but
specialized for broadcast."

Our company owns 2 radio stations, and they are looking at a new on-air
phone system. At the same time, we are looking at installing an Asterisk
system for their office PBX.

Does anyone know of an asterisk based solution for this type of
application? I'm pretty certain Asterisk could handle all the special
requirements that this article is claiming a "Generic PBX" can't do.