Using Sound Design to Tell a Better Video Story August 31^st 2017 - 12:05 PM

Since the earliest days of television, sound has played second fiddle to video. Only at the highest level of television production has audio been treated with great care. With local production, viewers are still lucky to get basic stereo audio.

Basics for Newcomers to Wireless Microphones August 8^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Perhaps the reason for the popularity of wireless microphones is the fascination with getting rid of cords to all electronic devices — from headphones to personal computers. But one thing is certain, wireless mics are proliferating fast, even though the spectrum for such devices is drying up. For newcomers in the w

Shure Addresses Shrinking Spectrum with Axient Digital June 6^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

Dramatic changes in the allocation and availability of radio frequencies over the last 10 years have made broadcast production more problematic, particularly as most programmes today rely on wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems. In response to this leading radio mic manufacturers have developed new products that use what little spectrum

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.

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

Mics Galore For Super Bowl Audio With The Gaga Touch February 22^nd 2017 - 01:50 PM

Any Super Bowl TV audio production is a big undertaking. After all, it comprises three distinct parts: the game itself, with sound effects from the field and the crowd as well as commentary; the presentation for the entire broadcast, including the pre-game; and the musical and staging extravaganza that is

How to Record the Audio of a Moving Subject February 20^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Often called “walk-and-talk” recording, videographers are often confronted with recording the audio of subjects in their workplace or during an interview with two or more people walking in full motion. Here’s how to insure excellent audio.

Articles You May Have Missed January 11^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

Audio is often a step-child when it comes to both video production and live broadcasts. Even so, there are new solutions that improve both the audio quality and ease of installation. First solution is to install an IP for audio system to maximize both quality and flexibility. Second, consider the

How to Decide Between a Wired and Wireless Microphone December 29^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

The difference between using a wired and wireless microphone for a specific job is no longer about sound quality. It’s about a group of other factors, many of which users should consider before making the choice.

RF Transmission Covers French Open With Wisycom July 12^th 2016 - 05:00 PM

The French Open is one of the four Grand Slam championships on the tennis circuit and the last to be played on clay before the top players switch to grass for Wimbledon. The annual tournament at Roland Garros in Paris is a major televised sports event and relies heavily on

Post IBC With A Look At Microphones October 20^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

The microphone is an ever-present staple of any trade show and one that is unlikely to fire visitors up with enthusiasm in the same way as digital. IP-connected mixing consoles or 4k/HDR cameras and displays. But the latest batch of new products at IBC illustrated that although the basic

Cloud Broadcasting - Free Software October 19^th 2017 - 05:00 PM

As well as providing functionality, tangible products present the opportunity of adding worth through their aesthetic appearance, cost of manufacture and development expenditure adds to the perceived barrier to entry for other vendors, and combined with low volumes, the cost to broadcasters has been traditionally very high.

BCE Going Deeper - Part 1 - Cable, Standards and ITIL October 19^th 2017 - 12:30 PM

At the start of 2013, BCE at RTL City was a hole in Luxembourg’s ground and in less than four years they were on air broadcasting 35 different channels across Europe and Singapore. Costas Colombus is BCE’s Special Projects Manager and gave The Broadcast Bridge a unique insight into how the

Articles You May Have Missed – October 18, 2017 October 18^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

With the release of an approved SMPTE 2110 standard, the video sector of broadcast and production has additional guidance for further development. The audio portion of content generation and delivery has also some guidance, but less so. Certainly AES67 is key to AoIP delivery, but what about larger audio network issues?

Lawo mc²96 Console Mixes Rock in Rio Festival October 17^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

The recent Rock in Rio festival in the Barra Olympic Park held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was broadcast live on Globosat and mixed live on a Lawo mc²96 Grand Production Console. It represented the first time a Lawo mc²96 console was used for such a large-scale music concert.

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