How to Build Your Own Source-Connect
Replace Source-Connect with a custom build. The first metadata-connected Dolby Atmos remote review & approval tool
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 19 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 19 features
Audio Processing(4 features)
High-fidelity streaming with world-class AAC ELDv2 codec for high performance audio
Discrete audio inputs and outputs for each contact with per-contact control
Stream 128 channels with complete metadata connection to the Dolby Atmos Renderer with local rendering on calibrated systems
Send 24 discrete audio sources to even multiple locations simultaneously
Support(3 features)
Complimentary certification included with certain purchases and upgrades
Online classes and educational resources for users
Professional customer support included with subscriptions
Network(2 features)
Automatically negotiates the strongest connection possible without user intervention
Automatic network configuration without the need for port forwarding
Reliability(2 features)
Automatically swaps stream recordings with full quality audio and upgrades timeline recordings with full-quality source audio
Automatically fills in any lost audio that may have happened during your take
Security(2 features)
Transfer audio between contact network without it ever being stored online
Direct encryption protecting performance transfers without online storage
Collaboration(1 features)
Support for up to 6 simultaneous participants streaming bidirectional audio
Ease of Use(1 features)
Simple login from any workstation without needing iLok authentication
Maintenance(1 features)
Included software updates with all subscriptions
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 19 features at very easy complexity.