This 11 part series by John Watkinson looks at the scientific theory of microphone design and use, to create a technical reference resource for professional broadcast audio engineers. It begins with the basic principles of what a microphone is and does.
The LED wall is far more than just a backdrop for the actors on a virtual production stage - it must be calibrated to work in harmony with camera, tracking and lighting systems in an interdependent array of technology.
Building on the success of their predecessors, the new MKIIs elevate USB-powered interface performance to new heights whilst adding features which help both professionals and those just starting their creative journey. Solid State Logic has remained at the forefront of music and audio production technology for over 50 years, and the new MKII USB audio interfaces are a testament to their heritage and understanding of what matters in music production.
This is the first of a series of three articles which examine and discuss NDI and its place in broadcast infrastructure.
The decision by Brazil’s SBTVD Forum to recommend ATSC 3.0 as the physical layer of its TV 3.0 standard after field testing is a particular blow to Japan’s ISDB-T, because that was the incumbent digital terrestrial platform in the country. China’s DTMB and 5G Broadcast were dismissed at the lab testing stage.
Monitoring is at the core of any broadcast facility, but as IP continues to play a more important role, the need to progress beyond video and audio signal monitoring is becoming increasingly important.
France Télévisions was the standout video service performer at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, with a collection of technical deployments that secured the EBU’s Excellence in Media Award for innovations enabled by application of cloud-based IP production.
RØDE has announced a groundbreaking production console that seamlessly combines state-of-the-art video switching, production and recording capabilities with a complete professional audio studio.
