Five Simple Tips for Using Wireless Microphones March 27^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

New users of wireless microphones will quickly find they are far more convenient than wired systems. But users also learn there are far more things that can go wrong with wireless systems. Here are some basic rules to stay out of trouble.

Unheralded Problem Solver: The Microphone Splitter March 24^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

A microphone splitter is an item in the sound engineer’s kit that is appreciated only when it is needed. But when a microphone must be simultaneously fed to a second mixer, a professional-quality splitter is worth its weight in gold.

Cloud Broadcasting - Going Deeper into Security March 23^rd 2017 - 03:00 PM

In the previous Cloud Broadcasting article, we looked at the business case for public clouds. In this article, we delve further into Cloud Born systems and go deeper into cloud security.

The Benefits of Remote Production for Live Events March 17^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

The live events industry has grown dramatically. Driven by audiences for smaller sports, new viewing behavior and the opportunity for new revenue. As broadcasters face increasing competition from new media players such as OTT distribution and streaming, both stations and networks are looking for ways to bring these live events…

Microphone Placement for Simultaneous Broadcast and Live Sound March 16^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

On occasion, broadcasters must do remote projects that require both over-the-air and live amplified sound simultaneously. In these cases, doing a good job with both is as much an art as science. Here are some guidelines to consider when faced with such a project.

Should Audio-for-Video Be Recorded At High Sample Rates? March 13^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Video producers should seek the best sound quality possible. But when it comes to choosing a sample rate for recording digital audio for video, is higher sampling better? The answer might be surprising.

Dolby AC-4 Recommended For North American Broadcasters Migrating To ATSC 3.0 March 10^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

After more than two years of technology development, subcommittee discussions and field tests, on February 23rd the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) recommended that North American broadcasters choosing to migrate to the next-generation ATSC 3.0 specification use the Dolby AC-4 codec for OTA transmission. The Dolby system was up against a…

Using a Parametric Equalizer March 8^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

As a sound recordist, you probably know about basic equalization, or EQ. It is found on most audio mixers today. But do you understand parametric EQ — the more precise form of equalization? If not, you should.

Special Edition: Super Bowl LI—Technology Insight: Trucks, Technology and Production: Part 1 March 7^th 2017 - 04:00 PM

Every year the NFL Super Bowl creates a level of excitement uncommon for most sporting events and this year’s event was no exception. The broadcast provided viewers with a dazzling Lady Gaga half-time show and the stunning and record-breaking, come from behind 34 – 28 win by Tom Brady and the New Eng…

Loudspeaker Technology Part 6: Electromagnetic Loudspeaker Drive Units March 6^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

As the majority of loudspeaker drive units in use today are electromagnetic, John Watkinson thinks it appropriate to say something about the subject.