All the information you need to know about Music Recognition Technology (MRT).
If you’re familiar with Shazam, an app that can identify a song by feeding a short sample of music through your phone’s mic, it won’t be hard to understand Music Recognition Technology (MRT).
MRT is a matching process where audio fingerprints taken from the performed music are compared to a database of source recordings. Once the music used is identified, APRA AMCOS can use this information to ensure the royalties paid out from your licence fees are distributed as accurately as possible.
APRA AMCOS supplies participating businesses or event promoters with a discrete device to collect the audio data required for MRT. MRT devices from APRA AMCOS’ various providers accommodate a wide variety of business types and music uses, ranging from simple plug-and-play Audio Meters to fully integrated solutions for DJ setups.
To use MRT at your venue or event, see below the option that best describes your music use.
If you are licensed to use background music in your restaurant, cafe, retail or service space, the Audoo Audio Meter is the right MRT for you. The device, smaller than a mobile phone, uses audio fingerprinting to securely recognise the songs you play, enabling APRA AMCOS to more accurately distribute royalties to the music creators you love. Read more about Audoo, or contact us for more information below.
SIGN UP TO USE MRT IN YOUR BUSINESS
If you're a bar or nightclub that hosts regular DJs, Alphatheta / Pioneer DJ’s KUVO Powered by DJ Monitor service is for you.
The KUVO system is specifically designed to integrate with nightclub DJ setups and audio-visual systems, enabling venues to support the creators of the music played by DJs they book.
Through direct metadata collection and audio fingerprinting, these systems ensure nightclub licence fees accurately flow back to dance music creators.
KUVO Powered by DJ Monitor is used by APRA AMCOS to collect information of what DJs play in nightclubs.
To sign up, contact us.
