Waves: Part 3 - Understanding Waves December 8^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

Given their importance to broadcasting, as well as to everyday life, an understanding of waves is a good investment. Here we look at how to go about reaching that understanding.

Sustainability Of Streaming: How Does OTT Compare With OTA? - Part 1 December 2^nd 2022 - 09:00 AM

OTA (over-the-air) broadcasting has long-been considered an efficient way to reach very large audiences. As OTT (over-the-top) streaming grows there are concerns that we are going backwards in our levels of efficiency, which is not what we need to do for the health of the planet. What is the latest

5G Broadcast Gains Momentum With Field Trials November 25^th 2022 - 09:15 AM

Video currently drives the most traffic on public networks, accounting for two-thirds of the overall global mobile data consumption. How long it can continue to grow is still up for debate.

Electricity: Part 8 - Electric OB Vans November 24^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

We are told that in the future all cars will be electrically powered. It is therefore quite natural that a broadcaster should consider whether outside broadcast vehicles might follow suit.

Compression: Part 2 - Moving On From Analog November 17^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

Compression is almost taken for granted despite its incredible complexity. But it’s worth remembering how compression has developed so we can progress further.

Air Cooled Transmitters, Perfect For LPTV, Class A, And SFN November 14^th 2022 - 09:15 AM

At NAB-2022, Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark (COMARK) introduced the latest E-Compact “BB3” third generation of air-cooled, solid-state UHF high efficiency DTV transmitter product line. Air-cooled transmitters used exclusively for LPTV and Class A digital stations, but also are gaining in popularity for Single Frequency Network (SFN) applications.

Waves: Part 2 - Distribution November 10^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

John Watkinson moves on to discussion of the effects of the medium waves are travelling in and explains why loudspeaker enclosures contain foam.

The Business Cost Of Poor Streaming Quality - Part 2 November 4^th 2022 - 09:00 AM

Part 1 focused on what poor streaming quality means and what it can cost a D2C Streamer across multiple financial dimensions. This article focuses on preventing and fixing problems.