Proving Performance: Test and measurement
While the basic skills of evaluating system performance are still in place, the tools and the methods used today are changing significantly. Digital signals require analog tools, but you can't neglect the analog elements either.
The Silent Partner Wire & Cable
While wire is a passive component in an installation, the wrong choice can introduce signal losses between the source and destination, as well as introduce possible interference from external noise. The result is lost data and excessive installation time.
Move the studios? A Capital Idea
Until the end of August 2004, KMAJ-AM, KMAJ-FM, KQTP-FM, KTOP-AM, KDVV-FM and KWIC-FM were in three different locations around town.
2004 Product Source - Beyond these walls
Radio magazine's annual Product Source, Beyond these walls.
Sacred Heart Radio
Through community support, WNOP was able to build studios to deliver its message to its Catholic audience.
Build it big, build it right
This radio station cluster includes a total of 27 studios: nine on-air studios, nine image studios and nine production studios.
Test and measurement in the digital age
A few engineers believe it is easier to maintain a digital audio chain because they no longer need to deal with the audible effects of ground loops, noise, crosstalk and mismatches typical in some analog signal paths. Wrong!
The Future is now at Clear Channel Cincinnati
After spending 15 years high atop Frog's Mountain, Clear Channel has successfully consolidated four AM stations, two FM stations, five radio networks, 250 personnel -- including 75 on-air and engineering staff -- under one roof.
Update on the PPM
It is hoped that the PPM will level the ratings playing field by having the unique ability to take into account virtually all forms of media, including those originating from Internet streaming, digital satellite, cable and background sources, as well as traditional over-the-air radio and TV broadcasting.
Redefining a radio station
There were several obstacles for Radio One to overcome when it decided to build a radio station in a mall.
Ring of Fire debuts a new talk facility
The syndicated program Ring of Fire gets a new studio with some interesting features.
ESPN Radio enters the digital age
Jiminy Christmas, is this place big! Ron Dibble isn't exaggerating. The co-host of the Dan Patrick Show on ESPN Radio was accustomed to broadcasting from
Sign Off
This is the on-air studio of WFMT Chicago in 1983. WFMT was, and still is, a classic music station with cable distribution of its programming throughout
Clear Channel LA brings it all together
Most studio projects are driven by one of three forces: time, budget or desired performance. In the case of Clear Channel Los Angeles, time was the driving force.
A Climate for Change
A hot new radio facility in the desert.
Field Report: Mooretronix Stereo Tracer
This interface facilitates making analog audio measurements with an oscilloscope.
An Upgrade Path for the Future
Step inside the all-digital facility of Clear Channel Chicago.
The birth of a radio station
A station owner is motivated to build a top-notch facility serving a dynamic market.
Serving the Local interest
After nearly missing an opportunity, this LPFM station has taken to the airwaves with strong support.
Passing Inspection
Take a look inside the studios of the USDA's radio service, which produces news, feature and documentary reporting.
Field Report: DK-Audio MSD100
Early solid-state audio spectrum instruments provided limited resolution, but the MSD100 offers a bright, easily read display of stereo separation and frequency dispersion.
Field Report: NTI Digilyzer DL1
Most digital equipment is woefuly lacking in its ability to display why it is unhappy. Luckily, the Digilyzer displays things such as lack of data compliance, bad cables or poor signal quality.
A view of a room
Take a tour of Bill Young Productions, a production facility that you may not know by name, but you certainly know the work it has created.
Field Report: Prism Sound Dscope Series III
This test system interfaces to a Windows PC via a single USB connection. While the Dscope can be rackmounted with the appropriate hardware, its approximate 12" x 9" footprint makes for a good fit with a host laptop computer, thereby creating a portable, no-compromise audio test system.
Hello Cleveland!
Since opening its doors in 1995, radio stations around the world have been drawn to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's radio studio as a location for originating remote broadcasts.
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