Audio Levels - Part 5 June 16^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

There is level and then there is loudness. Neither can be measured absolutely, but by adopting standardized approaches it is possible to have measurements that are useful.

For Radio Broadcasters, Working From Home Is Old Hat April 30^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

These days TV broadcasters are working feverishly to work out new remote production workflows for stay-at-home talent, but for radio broadcasters it’s been business as usual. In fact, many engineers have found that the remote control features they already use for troubleshooting are highly extensible and can be slightly m…

The Sponsors Perspective: An Introduction To Dante February 18^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Dante audio networking is now well known in the broadcast industry. It is used by over 2100 products from more than 430 manufacturers, and is used in installations that range from broadcast studios and OB vehicles, to stadiums and recording studios, radio stations to schools and conference rooms.

The Sponsors Perspective: How 5GHz Boosts Digital Wireless Intercom In Broadcast Applications February 14^th 2020 - 10:39 AM

Development of new technology and moving to the newly available 5GHz spectrum continue to expand the creative and technical possibilities for audio across live performance and broadcast productions.

Audio Over IP Primer For Broadcast - Part 3 February 4^th 2020 - 01:00 PM

In Part 2 we looked at solutions to keep AoIP systems simple and discussed the compromise and efficiency vendor specific network systems provide. In Part 3, we look further into system management and network security.

Audio Over IP Primer For Broadcast - Part 2 January 21^st 2020 - 01:00 PM

In Part 1 we introduced the benefits of Audio over IP and investigated some of the subtleties that make it the ideal choice for modern broadcast facilities. In Part 2, we look at the practicalities of making AoIP work in a real-time television environment.

Audio Over IP Primer For Broadcast - Part 1 January 7^th 2020 - 01:00 PM

Our auditory system is incredibly sensitive to the smallest sound distortion or discontinuity. Even the slightest audio pop, stutter, or level clip grabs our attention and distracts us from the television or radio program. Consequently, vendors working in the audio space, especially in IP, have spent years refining their Audio…

The Times They Are A-Changin’ December 17^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Bob Dylan was riding a crest of social change when he wrote those lyrics in 1963. But the words popped back into my mind as I thought about several recent conversations with friends who complain of their struggle to stay afloat in today’s video production business.

2nd European Games Keep Talent And Crews Connected Via AoIP Technology August 1^st 2019 - 09:00 AM

By any measure, this year’s 2019 2nd European Games in Minsk, Belarus from June 21-30 were a major sports undertaking that required a lot of technical coordination and logistical skill to make happen. Over 4,000 athletes from 50 European Countries competed in 15 different sports and 23 disciplines. International Sports Broadcasting SL (ISB) served a…

Super Bowl to Use IP and Network-Based Audio January 23^rd 2019 - 10:00 AM

Every Super Bowl is a showcase of the latest broadcast technology, whether video or audio. For the 53rd Super Bowl broadcast, CBS Sports will use almost exclusively IP and network-based audio.