The Playback Control Solution for On-Air Announcers and producers. Dakota gives On-Air announcers and producers simple and safe control over on-air playback - Pause, Play, Slomo Forward & Reverse at fixed speeds on the on-air channel. Dakota automatically switches control of the on-air playback channel to the announcer's or producer's control panel. Dakota makes it simple to enable or disable control, as well as, override control from the production control room. Easy to see tally indicators let the user know when they have control. Dakota can be easily configured by production personnel to provide the desired level of control. Different control configurations can be provided to different users - transport control, graphic control, and simple GPI On/Off control. Dakota's powerful processor provides user entered rule based control switching. It also supports control of VTRs, EVS LSM, other sports playback systems, graphics systems, and GPI controlled systems. Dakota configurations can be quickly saved and restored. Easily change control configuration between shows. Dakota is built using DNF Controls' field proven, easy to use, and reliable control components. Dakota is modular and scalable to accommodate the needs of simple to complex productions.