Applied Technology: The VidOps Manager - Why You May Need One December 27^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Traditionally, most video content teams operated within a well-defined and narrow scope. Also, the tools, data and processes used were siloed within their organizations. But such a solution is no longer sufficient to manage today’s multichannel distribution workflows.

What If Your Audio Mix Just Doesn’t Sound Good? December 21^st 2018 - 08:00 AM

All your chosen hardware is in place and working well. You are hard at work mixing your audio project. But the end result is disappointing. It just doesn’t sound that good. What’s wrong? It may have nothing to do with your gear.

Gaining the Benefit of HD Voice for Field Reports and Interviews December 12^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Many wireless carriers and VoIP providers now offer improved voice quality using what is commonly referred to as HD Voice, or Wide-Band Speech technology. How do you harness this improved audio signal for news field reports and interviews?

The Combining of Video with Still Photography December 10^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

The trend began in 2008 — 10 years ago — when Nikon introduced the first DSLR camera that combined video capability with still photography. Since then the powerful combo has accelerated, now with news organizations reorganizing their staffs to employ “visual journalists” that do both.

OB Signal Routing & Distribution - A New Way Of Thinking December 6^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

This Case Study describes how AMP VISUAL TV using Riedel’s MediorNet achieved their objectives. It looks at the design considerations and advantages of using a decentralized routing system as well as the savings that were made in infrastructure cabling cost and weight.

LUFS: Why Should Recordings Engineers Care? November 22^nd 2018 - 09:00 AM

Due to the much publicized loudness wars, we now have a standard to measure loudness: the EBU R128 specification. This is a look at how this standard applies to sound engineers doing live audio or recording for various broadcast media.

How to Reduce Hum and Buzz in Telephone Recordings November 21^st 2018 - 10:00 AM

Telephone audio sounds reasonably good on most news interviews. But, often, annoying hum and buzz is found in telephone recordings. Where does it come from and what can be done about it?

Windscreens for TV Newsgathering November 16^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Like most everything else these days, microphone wind protection has become a complex subject. There are many variations of wind protection equipment now on the market and some of it costs more than the microphones themselves. Guidance may be necessary for television news reporters who work on their own in…

A Guide to Large File Transfer Software November 15^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

From production to newsgathering and on to international distribution, the media industry relies more on the ability to quickly and easily transfer large files over long distances. Original methods for doing this, like FTP, are unsuited for today’s large file sizes and complex workflows - what is needed is…

Common Amateur Recording Mistakes November 14^th 2018 - 01:30 PM

There is no right or wrong way to do audio recording. It is equal parts art and science. One engineer may be very precise in the setup of his gear, while another just goes by feel. Both ways can provide outstanding results. However, there are some basic guidelines that can…