Rise of the Console
The reality is that there aren't that many analog consoles made any more, and installing them, in the old-fashioned way, just isn't that economical
Field Report: Olympus LS-10
What sets the LS-10 apart from the other recorders can be seen the moment you take it out of the box. The outer case of the Olympus LS-10 is constructed from aluminum and fits nicely in the palm of your hand. Extremely lightweight, it weighs less than 6 ounces and is comfortable to use
Field Report: Axia Element and Livewire
Our system has been very reliable and versatile. It is easy to troubleshoot and quick to reconfigure for special needs. Upon launching the first station to air, we noticed an immediate extension in frequency response on both low and high end as well as an improvement in depth and clarity, with the same audio chain we had been using before
Allen & Heath Ships Zed 4-Bus Series
The Zed 4-Bus series includes the Zed-420, Zed-428 and Zed-436 mixers
Day Sequerra and Neural Audio Partner for Hardware Solutions
Neural Audio Corporation and Day Sequerra announced a long-term partnership to combine innovative software and hardware solutions
Audio-Technica AT2020 USB
USB cardioid condenser microphone
Comrex Offers AAC-ELD for Access Codecs
The result of an agreement with Fraunhofer, the new algorithm will make its Comrex debut the upcoming NAB Show.
Digital Audio Basics
With the increasing amount and complexity of digital audio equipment, video multiplexing/de-multiplexing, complex routing paths and cable defects/influences, problems can develop with the digital audio signal
Field Report: JK Audio Remote Mix 4
With the Remote Mix 4, JK Audio has introduced 21st century cell phone and Bluetooth technology to the remote broadcast clique. In this age of wireless-ness, it’s a timely introduction
On-air Telephone Interfaces
Radio broadcasters rely heavily on their telephones. Whether used for news, interviews, contests, requests or talk radio, the ability to easily manage phones on-air is a long-standing requirement, and that’s unlikely to change
Field Report: Sony PCM-D50
We chose the Sony PCM-D50, which is capable of recording WAV files and MP3 playback. The device itself has two built-in microphones; an external handheld microphone can also be used, and there are connections to attach a line-level device
Allen & Heath Shipping Zed-24 USB Mixer
The stereo mixer features multiple inputs, 10 independent outputs, four aux sends, a USB send and return, a dual stereo input capability and advanced monitoring facilities.
Field Report: Kowa PX-10
Some devices have a front panel that demands attention. Such is the Kowa PX-10 flash memory audio player. This box simply belongs in the studio; but is the PX-10 more than just eye candy for the control room?
Colorado Public Radio Goes Surround
When I began evaluating surround technology, I had a number of mandates to fulfill as the technology specialist for CPRN, and its flagship stations, KVOD-FM Denver, and KUSC-FM Los Angeles. CPRN provides 24-hour broadcast programming and Internet streaming for its 60 public radio station network, as well as HD Radio programming distributed through NPR.
Remotes via IP
In the January Trends in Technology I discussed the difference between TDM and IP in the context of a station's STL system. I asserted that with a LAN
New Year's Eve 2007: San Francisco
You can't capture everything, but you want to hear almost all the details you can possibly put into it. What you end up doing is filling holes. When something falls out of the mix, you find it and grab it. If something pops up you grab that, too.
Field Report: Denon DN-C640
The Denon DN-C640 is a true professional CD player and the network functionality adds to the experience. The response on playback is tremendous. It took less than a half-hour to have the unit up and running on the network and most configurations were done without using the manual. Intuitive design and user functionality make this CD player a useful tool in any broadcast facility.
New Year's Eve 2007: Berklee College of Music
We spent a few hours talking through how everything would be handled, from power access to running the audio and com (including video) lines from the performance space, through the kitchen and out to the truck.
Field Report: Adobe Audition 3.0
Obviously, Audition 3 is far from lacking when it comes to creating top-quality audio. Whether a musician, voice-over artist or radio producer, Audition 3 is pushing the envelope by expanding creative possibilities, making affordable features efficient and available.
New Year's Eve 2007: Jazz Standard
We spent a few hours talking through how everything would be handled, from power access to running the audio and com (including video) lines from the performance space, through the kitchen and out to the truck.
New Year's Eve 2007: Dazzle Restaurant
Presenting in surround really makes the experience so much better. Jazz typically lends itself to doing surround, because you generally have a real audience and real musicians. It is not heavily post-produced.
New Year's Eve 2007: Dakota Jazz Club
For this presentation by Nachito Herrera, we had three keyboards added at the last minute on a small stage and we were able to work things out.
Neural-THX Surround Used for Super Bowl XLII Broadcasts
Some Super Bowl TV viewers with a Neural surround decoder will be treated to a new audio experience at this year's Super Bowl.
Axia, TAB present IP University in Nashville
Axia Audio's IP University, which debuted at the 2007 NAB Radio Show, is designed specifically for broadcast engineers who want to familiarize themselves with IP audio networks.
Neural Audio, Voice Age Release Low Bit-rate Codec with Surround
Neural Audio and codec developer Voice Age have released Neural-AMR-WB+ upgraded with Neural-THX Surround.
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