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Control your media server with Crestron

This product has been discontinued and replaced by the Mirage Media Server.

2-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.

WMC, WMP, iTunes, Pandora, SiriusXM

Crestron systems using MCS can control iTunes, Windows Media Center, Media Player, Pandora Radio, and Sirius XM internet radio.

View the slideshow.

Click on the image for a quick tour of Mirage Media Control System interface.

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.

Additional Control Options

Complement your control options with Mirage Media Controller for iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch. Use the included Mirage browser application to control your Mirage Media Server or MCS Server from any Flash-compatible computer or device on the network.

Documented Control Protocol

Two-way control IP protocol documentation.

Tools for Rapid Integration

Pre-built Simpl module, sample program and professionally designed VT-Pro touchpanel templates 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.

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Product Resources
Specification Sheet MCS Specifications (.pdf)
Integration Manual MCS Integration Guide for Crestron 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 or greater
Windows Media Center, Windows 7 or greater
Controllable Media Types local music, video, recorded TV, movies, photos
PANDORA® internet radio
SiriusXM Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio (RadioTime)
Independent Stereo Audio Outputs (requires PolyTune option) multiple sound cards supported
3 per 5.1 sound card
4 per 7.1 sound card
*Supported Audio Formats .aif, .aifc, .aiff, .au, .cda, .flac, .m4a, .m4p, .mid, .midi, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .rmi, .snd, .wav, .wma, .wpl
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