Field Report: Comrex Matrix GSM module
WHMS makes a mobile remote simple with GSM service and Comrex Matrix codec.
Field Report: Audio TX Multiplex
The Aduio TX Multiplex application provides the ability to broadcast multiple audio channels over a LAN.
Field Report: AudioTX Communicator
The AudioTX Communicator is a software-based codec that runs on any Windows PC.
Field Report: Tieline Technology Patriot
The Patriot from Tieline Technology delivers bi-directional 15kHz mono audio over a standard phone line using its special codec and a custom-made modem to provide solid performance.
Sending audio was never this easy
The term codec is now widely used in circles well beyond radio and broadcasting. The ISDN codec changed the way radio stations held remote broadcasts.
What's in an ISDN interface?
An explanation of the various terms used for ISDN codecs.
Predictive audio encoding
Subband Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation is a non-perceptual method for reducing the bit rate of linear pulse code modulation encoded audio in real time. There are three commercial equipment options are available when adopting this method of compression.
Field Report: AEQ Eagle and Swing
With ISDN phone lines becoming commonplace just about anywhere in the world, broadcasters have come to rely on them to deliver high-quality audio from remote locations and events back to their studio.
New Products (Feb 2003)
Sierra Automated Systems - Riolink | AEQ - Swing and Eagle | ATI - AMM200
When the show takes to the road
Take advantage of the compact size and power of current equipment to make remotes painless.
Say goodbye to the weakest link
Now that the FCC has accepted IBOC, we will see even more improvements as sites are updated with digital exciters and solid-state transmitters. With all of these advances in technology, don't overlook what can become the weak link: the method used to get the audio from one location to another.
On Location: Old-time Radio In a Modern Era
It's time for The Mighty Wurlitzer Radio Hour program to originate live on WCLV-AM and FM from the home of the John Milton Williams Museum of Radio Broadcasting History.
Harris Signs Deal with APT
APT has signed a licensing deal with Harris that allows Harris to use software versions of APT's algorithm in a number of its products.
Perceptual audio encoding
Devices that use some type of perceptual audio encoder have become ubiquitous in radio and TV broadcasting, as well as in recording and production studios.
Montreaux Jazz Uses Zephyr Xstream
Festival employs AAC algorithm.
Wired audio transport at NAB2001
All about wired connections at NAB2001.
The Transition To Digital
Incrementally or all at once, the transition is coming. How digital is your facility?
The Presidential inauguration coverage
When NPR planned its coverage of the Presidential inauguration in January 2001, the details of the election itself were the top headlines.
Codecs: The Lifesaver of Many Remotes
Remote broadcasts for radio stations have always been challenging.
Field Report: Comrex Matrix
John Diamantis takes the POTS codec for a spin in this review.
Remotes: Radio On Center Stage
Leaving the comforts of the studio allows radio to shine in the limelight. Audio quality is important, but so is the physical presence of the station.
Perceptual audio coding
Chances are very good that you have been exposed to the artifacts of perceptual audio coding without even knowing it. Perceptual audio coding, in a general
