Understanding IP Security - Are You Really Safe? May 17^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

With recent events in mind, IP-Security has jumped to the top of the queue once again. The world’s biggest cyber-terror attack wiped out hundreds of thousands of computers and many more critical files, causing chaos in train terminals, the health service and institutions alike.

Cloud Broadcasting - Integration May 15^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Broadcast engineers have a whole plethora of tools available in their kit-bag to integrate systems. The common denominators are SDI, AES and MADI for media exchange, serial and ethernet protocols for control, and the trusted GPI should everything else fail.

Using Microphones in Extreme Weather Conditions May 8^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Using microphones during extreme weather conditions is sometimes unavoidable. When this happens, there are certain things every audio recordist needs to know in order to capture good sound while protecting the audio gear.

Simple Ways to Record High Impact Multi-Channel Sound April 20^th 2017 - 05:00 PM

Recording multi-track immersive audio is no longer difficult. Yet, many broadcasters and video producers prefer to stick with plain old mono sound. They are missing the opportunity to add major impact to their productions.

Plugins vs. Hardware: An Argument for the Ages April 17^th 2017 - 11:30 AM

Since the world’s first audio recording in 1860, there have been legendary technical disputes in the field that are never settled. One more recent one is the question of which is better: digital plugins or hardware components? Debate is fiery on both sides. Here are some thoughts on the argument.

The Twist of Fate That Led to the Audio “Lunchbox” April 14^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

The seed of the idea for the audio “lunchbox” began in 1966, when Saul Walker started designing modular console components at his company, API. The concept became so popular that some engineers began building homemade racks to house their personal API modules. Out of this, the 500-series lunchbox movement was born.

Omni or Directional: Which Kind of Lavalier Microphone Should You Use? April 13^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

In 1969, Sony shook up the microphone world with the debut of the tiny ECM-50, the smallest broadcast condenser microphone recording engineers had ever seen. Since then, thousands of super-compact lavalier mics have been released, complicating the choice of the right microphone for a specific application.

Cloud Broadcasting - The Hidden Costs April 11^th 2017 - 04:30 PM

Unless you are a greenfield site, have one vendor to meet all your operational and creative needs, or are incredibly lucky, you will at some point need to integrate your Cloud Software-as-a-Service into the broadcast workflows. This is much easier said than done.

Accenture Comms Hub Uses Riedel Artist Intercom April 10^th 2017 - 03:00 PM

In its continuing quest to provide broadcasters with traditional and new media solutions, systems integrator Adore Technologies Singapore has selected Riedel’s Artist digital matrix intercom solution for Accenture’s webcast facility in Gurgaon, India.

Loudspeaker Technology Part 7: Low Frequency Reproduction April 10^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

John Watkinson calls for a break with tradition in speaker design. It is time to think out of the box.