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Loudspeaker Technology: Part 1 October 18th 2016 - 12:05 PM

In this new series, John Watkinson discusses loudspeakers from several aspects including; how they work, the way they are perceived by the listener, the psychoacoustics of speakers. We’ll conclude this multi-part series by considering the psychology of selling and owning them. As with any technology, myths abound. If, in this series, the opportunity arises to dynamite a few, then so be it.

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Taking a Hybrid Approach to the SDI/IP Transition October 14th 2016 - 10:00 AM

There is a lot of discussion about implementing facility-wide all IP infrastructures. Even so, there are good reasons why selecting hybrid SDI/IP video/audio over IP gear offers a smoother and more cost-effective transition to the all-IP future.

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Media in Full Circle: Audio Listening Explodes September 27th 2016 - 12:05 PM

What’s old is new again. The first broadcast mass medium, radio, is back again — this time as personalized, targeted audio for audiences on the go. From books to long form text articles, audio-only programming is gaining listeners fast in a constantly evolving media world.

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Podcasting Has Evolved Into a New Professional Communications Medium September 11th 2016 - 10:45 AM

Podcasting began as a kind of “voice blog” for amateurs — a way for personal computer users to broadcast their voice over the internet. Now, the concept has evolved into something much bigger — a powerful way for communications professionals to create a wide range of programming on niche topics of interest for large audiences.

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Viewpoint: Why Proactive Viewer Engagement is Critical to Success – and Survival August 30th 2016 - 01:50 PM

Television broadcasters have long relied on compelling content to maintain and increase audience loyalty in an increasingly aggressive marketplace. But with viewers now spoiled for choice, will strong content alone be enough to survive in the 21st Century? If not content, what other tools can broadcasters employ to actively engage audiences?

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4K aside, Globosat delivered the Olympics in HD via four separate sports channels to its viewers in Brazil.

HD Still Dominates Olympic Coverage, But 4K Gaining Momentum August 29th 2016 - 09:00 AM

While international broadcasters covering this years Summer Olympic Games in Rio mostly worked in HD, 1920x1080, NBC used a fair bit of Ultra-HD equipment to cover specific events, such as the opening and closing ceremonies. The 4X HD resolution provided visual excitement to the events, even in slow motion.

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Headphone Connectors are Set for a Shake-Up August 24th 2016 - 11:00 AM

It is always annoying when manufacturers change a well-established technical standard that works well for something different — especially when it is billed as “new and improved.” Now, a threatened shake-up of headphone connectors on smartphones and personal computers could have ramifications for professional gear as well.

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Value of KVM in Broadcast-IP Infrastructures August 23rd 2016 - 01:00 PM

KVM is more important now for broadcast-IP systems than it ever has been. As manufacturers turn to server based architectures private cloud installations have become more mainstream, requiring us to configure systems through traditional server control inputs, that is keyboard, video and mouse.

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