Mid-Side Stereo Recording for Broadcasters September 10^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Stereo recording can be implemented in many ways. However, for broadcasters, the safest method for stereo broadcasting is Mid-Side, or M/S, a simple recording system that automatically protects the mono signal should something go wrong. Here are the basics of M/S recording.

How Ribbon Microphones Became Popular Again September 4^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

Ribbons were the first great microphones, mainly due to their very musical, natural sound qualities. Invented in the 1920s, their run of popularity lasted until the 1960s when ribbons fell out of favor. That was not because of the microphone itself, but due to changes in the way voices and

Should a Stereo or Mono Microphone be Used on a Video Camera? August 24^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

Because we experience the world in three-dimensional sound, why shouldn’t we always choose a stereo over a mono microphone for a video camera? The question sounds like a no brainer, but stereo audio is not always the right choice in video production.

A Pocket-Size, Do-It-All Mobile Audio Interface for Digital Journalists August 23^rd 2018 - 10:00 AM

Because Apple’s iPhone is used by many journalists for broadcast news gathering, equipment manufacturers have been rushing to fill the gaps with ultralight accessory gear including audio, lenses and feather-weight tripods. While the quality of gear being offered varies widely, CEntrance has hit a home run with one of t

Understanding Phantom Power For Microphones August 2^nd 2018 - 08:00 AM

Phantom power is normally described as electrical current running over the same cable that carries the mic’s audio signal. All non-battery powered professional microphones with active circuitry need this power to operate. But as with most pro audio topics, it’s a bit more complicated. Here is a description of

Low-Noise Binaural Mics For Location Interview Recording July 31^st 2018 - 12:05 PM

When most of us hear the term “binaural” lavalier mics, we think of amateur location music recording. However, the term also can mean a pair of interview lavs where the audio for the subject and the questioner are sent to different tracks of a stereo recorder for easier editing.

Broadcast For IT - Part 15 - Digital Audio July 23^rd 2018 - 01:00 PM

Audio is arguably the most complex aspect of broadcast television. The human auditory systems are extremely sensitive to distortion and noise. For IT engineers to progress in broadcast television they must understand the sampling rates and formats of sound, and in this article, we delve into digital audio.

Broadcast for IT – Part 14 - Microphones July 13^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

In this series of articles, we will explain broadcasting for IT engineers. Television is an illusion, there are no moving pictures and todays broadcast formats are heavily dependent on decisions engineers made in the 1930’s and 1940’s, and in this article, we investigate microphones and how they are used in tel

Putting Together a Well-Rounded, Budget-Priced Mic Collection July 9^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Much is written about expensive microphones that either emulate classic models or do one specific task very well. For most small studios, however, it is more important to choose cost-effective microphones that can handle most situations. Here are some suggested choices.

How to Make Microphones Perform at Their Best June 14^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Microphones — depending on the owner — either are treated gently or with abuse. This treatment often extends to how the microphone is used. There is a big difference between shouting mindlessly into a dynamic mic in a small club and recording pristine audio in a studio. Here are some tips on how

SSL System T Mixes Next-Gen Audio for European Championships September 18^th 2018 - 06:00 PM

SSL System T demonstrates its Next Gen audio processing power at the European Championships.

NEP Remote Commentary System Enables Multi-Language Production September 13^th 2018 - 04:00 PM

At a time when broadcasters are being challenged to produce more localized content for multiple languages, remotely produced live events are gaining traction with sports producers around the world. NEP Media Solutions is making multi-language production cost-effective with its Remote Commentary system.

Lawo’s UHD Core Packs Over 1,000 IP DSP Channels Into One Rack Unit September 13^th 2018 - 03:00 PM

At the 2018 IBC Show, Lawo will introduce a network-based, software-defined, audio DSP engine called UHD Core that features significantly increased signal processing density in order to expand the usability of its mc2 56 and mc2 96 audio mixing consoles. Due to a flexible licensing model, the UHD Core is ideal for both

Live IP Delivery – Part 2 – OTT Technology September 13^th 2018 - 11:30 AM

In part-1 of this series, Challenges, we introduced the basic concepts of the technology behind live OTT delivery. In this article, we dig deeper to help broadcast engineers and technical managers understand the intricacies of HTTP and IP technology, so they will be able to design and support OTT systems

IP - The Final Frontier 2 - Solutions September 13^th 2018 - 09:30 AM

Many broadcasters are seeing the benefits of IP and progressing ever closer to migration. But making IP systems work and achieving the COTS benefits CEO’s demand involves more than just understanding the technology. In this article, we look at the migration from the perspective of the engineers who are m

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