We examine the demands placed on hybrid, distributed comms systems and the practical requirements for connectivity, transport and functionality.
A full-time chief engineer in good relationships with manufacturer reps and an honest local dealer should spend most of their NAB Show time immersed in BEIT sessions. It’s an incredible opportunity to learn from and personally question indisputable industry experts.
Audio For Broadcast - The Book gathers together 16 articles into a 78 page eBook which explores the science and practical applications of audio in broadcast.
This book is not aimed at audio A1’s, it is intended as a reference resource for the ‘all-rounder’ engineers and operators who encounter and must deal wit…
The power of television graphics to support visual storytelling in news and sports has been evolving for decades - going from simple on-screen titles, to lower third tickertape messaging and on to today’s stunning use of 3D augmented reality (AR) for sponsors, and to relay unique information. Better storytelling k…
Welcome to the second part of ‘Designing IP Broadcast Systems’ - a major 18 article exploration of the technology needed to create practical IP based broadcast production systems. Part 2 discusses the different philosophies of IT & Broadcast, the advantages and challenges of integrating cloud infrastructure, hybrid systems, and the role of…
Standards bodies and mobile technology developers are putting the finishing touches to 5G Multicast and Broadcast. These include enabling seamless switching between unicast and multicast, and equally transparent roaming for users as they move between mobile cells. There is also the challenge of ensuring that digital terrestrial and cellular infrastructure…
This article describes the various AES, MPEG, Proprietary and Open Standards that pertain to audio.
This is a more comprehensive list of the AES Standards & Recommended Practices, AES Information Documents and AES Project Reports.
This is the second part of our discussion of one of the biggest challenges for national Public Service Broadcasters; how to maintain their obligation for universal service in a future landscape where audiences have migrated to streaming as their primary method of media access.
Huw Bevan is an Executive Producer, Consultant and Head of Cricket for Sunset+Vine, in London, one of the UK’s leading independent sports production companies that produces a full slate of rugby, soccer and cricket events each year. This interview with him brings insight into the role of the…