• Rack. A rack unit or U (less commonly, RU) is a measuring unit used to describe the height of equipment intended for mounting in a 19-inch rack or a 23-inch rack (the dimension referring to the width of the rack).
• Ratings. A rating is the percentage of a specific population group exposed to a single TV broadcast. With Etere, users can import Nielsen ratings and use them within scheduling blocks, order lines, and logged videos.
• Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) groups standard disk drives with a RAID controller to create storage that acts as one disk. This is so it can provide performance beyond what is available from individual drives. With a RAID, users remove one or more disks without data loss. Etere supports the creation of logical RAIDs based on meta devices and implementing physical RAIDs with specific redundancy levels.
• Rendering. Rending consists of applying filters or effects to a media file after editing. To know more about rendering, see Conforming.
• Rotation. A rotation is scheduling a pool of commercials through a set schedule on a rotating basis. Etere software's dedicated module permits scheduling programs and commercials on a rotating basis.
• Router (Audio/Video). A router is a device that takes several inputs and sends them to selectable outputs. Routers are typically used in automation and ingest systems. With Etere, users can control routers individually or simultaneously.
• Rundown. A rundown is a playlist created with the NCS. It's the primary organization of each news broadcast. A rundown grid lists scripts, video, audio, character generator data, teleprompter control, director notations, camera operator cues, and timing estimates for each broadcast section. A rundown is also called a Running Order.
• Running Order. To know more about a running order, see Rundown.
• Run-of-schedule. A Run-of-schedule (ROS) is the planning of a commercial in variable time blocks, days, or programs. With Etere Air Sales, users can schedule commercials on a variable rotational basis.