Subscribers to the service can request content live, with a slight delay, or schedule the system to record it for them in advance.

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At any time, any user is able to extend the expiration date or request deletion of the record.

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Another start-up, OutListen, gathers fan videos and, if there's sufficient interest, will go to record labels after a big show and request the professionally recorded audio.

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