Loudspeaker Technology Part 16: Moving Coil Motors May 28^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

The motor in a loudspeaker drive unit is a critical element in obtaining high performance. The moving coil principle is a century old and it has survived this long because it has certain advantages which no other technology has yet improved upon. For low frequency reproduction where significant travel is…

Audio Over IP - Making It Work - Part 2 May 24^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

To fully leverage the benefits of IP networks we need to think in IT terms. Just replacing the acronym MADI or AES with IP is insufficient as all we end up with is a very complex, poorly utilized, static network.

A Brief History of IP - Routing IP Networks May 23^rd 2018 - 11:00 AM

Network routing is a phrase that is bandied about broadcast forums liberally. But what exactly does it mean to route an IP datagram? And why is it important for broadcast and radio stations?

Narrow-Gauge Film Use By Documentarians - Part 2 May 23^rd 2018 - 09:00 AM

Content producers often prefer to shoot or record original content. Documentarians, on the other hand, typically must rely on material recorded by others that is often stored on film stock, Regular 8mm and Super 8mm being common formats. Working with older technology is a challenge requiring special techniques.

Shattering Old Myths About Audio Recording May 22^nd 2018 - 09:00 AM

Those of us who have grown up doing professional audio recording establish certain rules of the road that we learn and tend to never forget. The problem is — over time — new technology makes these our old rules obsolete. Here are some common old-school myths that we now all need to for…

Audio Over IP - Making It Work - Part 1 May 17^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Building and operating IP networks is much more than just about saving money on infrastructure costs. Its success is deeply rooted in the ease of flexibility, scalability, and inter-connectivity that it can provide. And one of the greatest benefits of IP is that the protocol and underlying hardware is independent…

AI – Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Headed? Part 1 May 10^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

AI is much more than just a passing buzzword; it will be a crucial driver of media technology spending in 2018 and beyond as companies seek to further automate their operations and build direct relationships with consumers – as the recent string of acquisitions demonstrates. According to IABM data, most technology users p…

Creating a Low Cost Studio on a Tight Budget May 4^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

With the few recording studios now for only the rich and famous, many organizations want to take advantage of the streaming media landscape with low-cost podcasts and web presentations. Fortunately, high-quality gear is now available that can be easily set-up in any office, home or other space. Here’s some g…

Loudspeaker Technology Part 15: A Catalogue of Shortcomings May 2^nd 2018 - 01:05 PM

Loudspeakers began as simple wooden boxes. Today, they have evolved into a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colours, materials and technology. Yet, the physics of audio acoustics and the human auditory system has not changed. John Watkinson looks at the state of loudspeaker design and how the industry continues to…

Recording Professional Voiceovers in Homes and Offices May 1^st 2018 - 10:00 AM

For most of us, the era of the recording studio is long over. Voiceovers for broadcasts, podcasts and narration are now mostly done in homes, offices and other make-shift locations. It’s a new world that requires a special engineering skill set to create professional voiceovers from any location.