AAC succeeded MP3 by delivering better quality at lower bitrates. This guide examines how it works, compares the leading encoder implementations, and explains where it sits within the broader MPEG audio standards landscape.
Launched in 1995, MP3 remains one of the most ubiquitous audio formats in the world. This guide explains how psychoacoustic compression works, explains the differences between MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 implementations, and finds out where MP3 works – and where it doesn’t.
Audio coding demands very different tools and workflows to video, but the same fundamental principles around quality apply to both. This guide surveys the standards, codecs and container formats you need to navigate modern audio workflows.
Unique insight into the creative challenges of spatial audio from Chris Eckford, one of the industry’s most respected A1 mix engineers with deep roots in premium live sports production.
Riedel Communications provided a fully integrated communications and commentary solution for the 15th National Games of China, supporting 56 competition venues and four International Broadcast Centers (IBCs) across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Over the 30-day event, the system operated without interruption, enabling seamless coordination for 56 broadcasting teams and 39 ultra-high-definition productions.
Remote contribution workflows require very careful consideration of network architecture, and understanding how the capabilities of different topologies apply to different remote models is vital for designing efficient contribution systems.
The launch and growth of YouTube has changed the broadcast landscape both for content creators and for consumers. Today, viewers are no longer tied to the television and broadcasters are embracing multi-channel presentations as more consumers turn to streaming platforms as their first choice viewing destinations.
Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) once again played a critical role in delivering flawless wireless coordination and support at the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards and related events in Las Vegas.
