NEP Carries Super Bowl Responsibility Over The Line January 26^th 2015 - 08:10 AM

There are select sports which attract an audience far beyond that of the immediate game or fan base. The Super Bowl is one such event. And all things being equal, it is on track to exceed last year’s record 111.5 million viewers to become the most viewed telecast not only…

A Good Intercom is Vital to Any Broadcast January 25^th 2015 - 10:49 AM

Producing football is tough enough, but broadcasting Super Bowl XLIX moves the requirement for a good intercom to a whole new level. The solution needs to connect the broadcast technical and production teams not only with each other but also to the crews handling the live half-time show.

Adding The “Shake” To Live TV Sports Viewing January 13^th 2015 - 05:03 PM

Amidst steadily increasing image resolution and multichannel surround sound audio, consumers now have access to the best viewing experience ever, but a company in Ohio wants to take it one step further and allow viewers to “feel” the broadcast during live events coverage.

Broadcasters Still Mad for MADI January 12^th 2015 - 10:45 AM

For contemporary cutting-edge audio infrastructure, many broadcasters continue to choose AES10 (ANSI S4.43-1991), a.k.a. MADI, to transport up to 64 channels of digital audio over a single coax or fiber optic cable.

Understanding the basics of IP Networking, Part 2 January 7^th 2015 - 07:05 PM

In this look at the potential use of IT solutions in broadcast applications, John Watkinson turns to key issues of bandwidth, latency and compression.

Audio Networking Forum January 7^th 2015 - 04:49 PM

Over the last 25 years developers have worked on producing specific networking systems for broadcast that can transport many channels of high quality audio in the most efficient and budget conscious way. Since the mid 1980s Ethernet has formed the basis of many networks, for both IT and audio. CobraNet is g…

Success in the Professional Headphone Market Requires Good Engineering, a Niche and a Lot of Luck December 29^th 2014 - 05:20 PM

Headphones were invented in 1910 for use by the U.S. Navy and hundreds of manufacturers have emerged making headsets for a wide range of applications. What sounds good to one person, may not to another. Thus, the vast range of choices.

Understanding the basics of IP Networking, Part 1 December 19^th 2014 - 03:45 PM

Like everything else, audio equipment is increasingly adopting IT solutions in the hope of achieving some combination of economy, resilience, flexibility and sound quality. John Watkinson argues that the best way to obtain the desired result is to make informed decisions based on an understanding of the technology.

Applied Technology: The Convergence of LKFS and the Traditional Video Monitor December 19^th 2014 - 10:30 AM

The consolidation of the broadcast and production infrastructure continues to accelerate. The transition from analog to digital workflows – and gradually, onward to IP – has clearly reduced the number of separate components across facilities, from master controls to central rack rooms.

Video ingest – a case to be made for professional tools December 8^th 2014 - 05:55 PM

With the continued drive within the broadcast environment for keeping costs down, better productivity and improved efficiencies, ensuring that the workforce has the tools to do their jobs properly is critical. As with other industries, broadcast finds itself in a state of flux, with several trends and changes impacting on…