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Articles You May Have Missed – October 11, 2017 October 11th 2017 - 08:00 AM

AES67 audio networking was a hot topic at IBC. To help readers better understand the technology, The Broadcast Bridge has released a 3-part series written by Andreas Hildebrand, Senior Product Manager and Evangelist for RAVENNA technology. If your work touches audio, read this series. Part 2 in the package is highlighted below.

As audiences become more selective in their viewing habits, broadcasters and service providers must adapt. One way to meet the needs of this changing audience is through customized advertising. Fortunately, ad insertion technology is becoming more prevalent and smarter. Learn more about this solution in the article below.

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Articles You May Have Missed – September 27, 2017 September 27th 2017 - 08:00 AM

When many of us started in TV, audio was considered “the noise that accompanies the picture.” Times have certainly changed and audio is an increasingly critical component in creating an entertainment “environment.” Doing so from the audio side requires new skills and techniques. Here are two excellent resources to help you build an effective digital audio network in your facility.

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The IBC Big Screen Auditorium

The Audio Network Behind The IBC Big Screen September 16th 2017 - 03:00 PM

Sessions in the IBC Big Screen Auditorium got off to a fine start on the first day of the show with Kraftwerk demonstrating the potential of immersive audio for enhancing the viewing experience and creating an all-encompassing environment. Sadly the Teutonic electronica pioneers were not at the RAI in person but their 3D concert film illustrated the power of Dolby’s Atmos spatial surround sound format.

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Clear-Com Now Capable of Interconnecting With Over a Billion New Communications Devices August 31st 2017 - 11:00 AM

In the nearly 50 years that Clear-Com has been in the intercom business, every working product that it has ever sold can be adapted to the latest global internet technology. That means these intercoms can be expanded to connect with the nearly one billion internet telephones and walkie-talkies and millions more mobile iOS and Android devices.

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TSL Products’ PAM-IP audio monitoring devices can now be used either in Dante or AES-67 audio networking modes.

TSL Products Support IP Transition October 23rd 2017 - 01:00 PM

TSL Products has updated a number of its control, audio monitoring and power management solutions to simplify SDI/IP workflows and streamline operations supporting customers making the transition to IP. The latest versions include full compliance with the recently approved SMPTE 2110 suite of standards.

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Microtech Gefell MD 300 broadcast cardioid microphone

Post IBC With A Look At Microphones October 20th 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 concept of the mic has not changed substantially over the years, it is keeping up with the needs of modern production, including smartphone-based reporting, camcorder shooting, digital connectivity and spatial sound for virtual reality.

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Shure Releases “Pitch Black” Super 55-BLK Deluxe Vocal Microphone October 9th 2017 - 12:05 PM

Shure has released of a limited quantity of the Super 55-BLK Deluxe Vocal Microphone Pitch Black Edition.

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The new Vista 4K rig now features Wohler’s iAM-AUDIO and iAM-MIX units, which are located in truck’s Engineering QC station.

Dome Productions Invests In Wohler Audio Tech For New 4K OB Van October 4th 2017 - 01:50 PM

As it has for previous projects, Dome Productions, based in Canada, has selected audio monitoring solutions from Wohler Technologies to complete an end-to-end 4K UHD workflow on board its latest mobile production truck

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