MPEG-H Broadcasts Bring Viewers Unprecedented Control November 10^th 2014 - 01:45 PM

With consumers viewing (and listening to) content on more devices and in more places than ever before, broadcasters are being challenged to meet demands for new and better audio experiences in the most cost-effective way. This means upping the ante on multichannel audio from the existing 5.1 surround sound systems found…

Broadcasters, Telcos Clash Over Spectrum November 10^th 2014 - 11:50 AM

Broadcasting and telecoms have had a long relationship, one that in recent years has become closer and more symbiotic. But there is one area where the two clash head on: radio spectrum. This is a vital resource for not just television and radio transmission but also the production of entertainment…

Mixing Audio: Tips to Successful Recording November 3^rd 2014 - 11:30 AM

This article is a basic primer with excerpts taken from the larger comprehensive document written by this article’s author for iZotope, Inc. The complete eBook and PDF is available for free at: https://www.izotope.com/en/support/support-resources/guides/

Audio Loudness - or Why Commercials Annoy October 15^th 2014 - 11:50 AM

You are sitting there quietly watching your favorite show on TV when all of a sudden the commercial comes on – BAM, WAM, BUY, BUY… screams at you. The purpose of the commercial is to grab your attention in the few seconds of the spot. The recording engineers in the commercials pro…

Visual Radio October 10^th 2014 - 05:16 PM

In many cities, radio stations have become the new TV stations. Radio stations gain visibility (literally), the station talent gains additional exposure and radio becomes more of a two-way experience for listeners/viewers. In addition, co-owned TV stations often do break-in interview segments with their partner radio stations as a…

Wireless Microphones Face an Uncertain Future October 6^th 2014 - 11:30 AM

With the FCC’s upcoming auctions of broadcast spectrum, wireless microphones not only face technology challenges, but political ones as well over the next few years.

The Computerization of Audio Has Led to Low-Cost Tools That Can Fix Just About Anything October 1^st 2014 - 09:00 AM

Most audio professionals over 50 years old have lived through an era of extraordinary change. They began their careers using precision hardware-based sonic tools designed to capture and process sound in large studios with real musical instruments. Now, they can work almost anywhere on a portable computer with low-cost workstations and…

Audio Repair and Restoration — Where Do I Start? September 3^rd 2014 - 09:22 AM

These days, audio and video recordings can be made by almost anyone. From smartphones to sophisticated studios and sound stages, large amounts of media content are created daily. And as our world becomes increasingly and audibly congested, the rate of ruined recordings is rising in tandem. Human error, unexpected electrical…

Choosing the Best Headphones for Monitoring Audio Productions August 25^th 2014 - 09:00 AM

Headphones continue to be an important tool for accurate audio monitoring.

5.1 The Easy Way August 21^st 2014 - 03:37 PM

The Sennheiser Esfera microphone provides 5.1 surround sound from just two channels, making complicated surround microphone installations a thing of the past. The system consists of a high-quality stereo microphone, and uses Sennheiser’s RF condenser technology. An associated 19 in rack-mount processing unit converts the stereo signal into a complete 5.1 signal – any…