Overview
KHYI 95.3 The Range, an independent Texas\/Americana station in the Dallas\u2013Fort Worth market, needed an automation system that was affordable, reliable, and flexible enough to handle both daily operations and live event coverage. With limited resources compared to major-market stations, KHYI required a solution that could streamline workflows, engage listeners, and enable remote broadcasting without costly add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NextKast\u2019s all-in-one automation software provided the perfect fit. By adopting NextKast, KHYI transformed its operations, enabling dynamic music scheduling, live remotes, remote DJ shows, and built-in streaming\u2014all with a system that was simple to use and cost-effective to maintain.
The Challenge
Before NextKast, KHYI used OMT\u2019s iMediaTouch automation system. While functional, it required expensive add-on modules for features like remote broadcasting, making it difficult for a \u201cmom-and-pop\u201d station to keep up with modern demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pandemic exposed these limitations. DJs had to record individual breaks, upload them to Dropbox, and rely on station staff to manually insert each track\u2014a tedious and error-prone process. Remote shows were nearly impossible without major overhead, and even in-studio scheduling required heavy manual editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KHYI needed a solution that would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cActually knowing how our audience tunes in and out of songs helps us play the best songs for our listeners.\u201d
Live Festival Coverage Without Extra Staff
Each June, KHYI produces a two-day music festival in McKinney, Texas. Using GoLive, the station broadcasts shows from a local business on the town square with studio-quality sound\u2014without hiring a board operator back at the studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re able to do our shows live from the square and sound just as good as if we were back at the station.\u201d
Remote DJs from Anywhere
With remote voice tracking, KHYI can feature on-air talent from anywhere. One musician in the Americana scene even hosts a Sunday afternoon show while on the road, broadcasting seamlessly without stepping foot in the studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe built-in remote voice tracking allows us to do shows we couldn\u2019t have done otherwise.\u201d
Easier Day-to-Day Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe staff finds NextKast easy to use. Some are discovering advanced features, while others stick to the basics. Either way, it just works.\u201d
Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNextKast allows us to do things we couldn\u2019t have done without expensive add-ons in other systems. For a mom-and-pop station like ours, affordability and flexibility are key\u2014and NextKast delivers.\u201d
Conclusion
NextKast has empowered KHYI to deliver big-market capabilities on a small-market budget. From smart scheduling to live festival coverage and remote DJ shows, the system has transformed the way the station operates\u2014making it more efficient, more engaging, and more flexible than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.nextkast.com\/CaseStudies\/KHYI_NextKast_Case_Study.docx<\/p>\n\n\n\n