Sandies Acquires Dynamax
The small- and medium-market Dynamax console line has found a new owner: Sandies. Dave Strode, who has worked with the Dynamax console line for many years, is the new owner and manufacturer.
Field Report: Henry Engineering Studio Drive
The Studio Drive's built-in mic preamp had plenty of gain, low apparent noise and no audible headroom issues.
When it's time to move
Adding rooms and extra parking spaces to an existing building doesn't always work, as Entercom Kansas City found out. Deciding to make the move was only one part of the process.
Klotz Digital Sells 1,000th Vadis D.C.II Console
Klotz Digital has sold its 1,000th Vadis D.C.II console to National Public Radio (NPR). The 1,000th console is part of an NPR project to expand its New York City bureau.
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Do most stations lose listeners during radio commercial breaks? The reality may surprise you.
Complete control
This national, progressive-entertainment, talk radio network--known for its outspoken personalities--launched in March 2004. There's a lot going on in this facility, and thanks to digital routing, Air America Radio maintains complete control
Don't Settle for McRadio
McRadio that is produced in look-alike radio factories seems to be the norm. Lincoln Financial Group wanted to emphasize what it thinks is not only a unique feel-good experience for listeners and employees, but also a competitive advantage
Clear Channel Albany
This station group recently relocated to a new facility in Latham, NY, bringing all seven stations under the same roof with the idea that merging all technical and business elements results in a smoother, more efficient operation for the entire group.
A new level of control
Stations with one control room or modest means can still use the analog consoles, but the possibilities offered by digital make it attractive to stations that want to build an integrated audio system.
Field Report: Audioarts R55E
While most control consoles can't do anything about bizarre programming and cappuccino spills, there is a console that's easy to operate and accommodating to green broadcasters.
Preparing for the gold
Proving that it's never too early to start planning, Westwood One began planning for the 2006 Winter Olympics coverage during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Building the new while maintaining the old: MPR rebuilds
When Minnesota Public Radio first considered expanding its building, it didn't take long to realize there were new technologies to use and improved construction plans to implement. With this came the rare chance to revamp the technical operation.
Bob and Tom make big plans
Ten years and more than 150 affiliates later, we look at the next generation Bob and Tom Show studio. It's brand new and immense, but no one has the guts to say it will be big enough.
Short on time
Cumulus' new nine-studio location was to be built in four months. While this sounds like a reasonable amount of time, it's important to know that the building itself would not be built for another month.
Field Report: Logitek Mosaic
Built to be rugged, the Mosaic provides a traditional console look to the flexibility of control from the Logitek Audio Engine.
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Custom-built consoles were once the norm.
Field Report: Klotz Digital Aeon
This modular audio control surface has a low profile and functions with three major components: the control surface, an electronics frame and a power supply.
Redefining a heritage
After 79 years on the 23rd floor of its Times Square location, it was time for WOR to move its operations.
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February marks the 80th birthday of WTIC in Hartford, CT.
The right choice in an On-air console
Once a tool for the privileged few, digital consoles have grown in popularity and in available choices, while the cost of these consoles has continued to fall.
The best laid plans
In most cases, the plans are set and followed with minor variations because of challenges. In the case of Journal’s Omaha stations, just finalizing the plan was the challenge.
Field Report: SAS Rubicon, Riolink and 32KD
Radiovisa in Los Angeles has installed a consolidated router and console system from SAS. The system reduces the cabling needs as well as the in-studio equipment needs for the stations.
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Remembering the Auditronics Destiny 2000, a review of radio listening in 1927, and the habits of radio listeners and TV viewers with online shopping.
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Remembering the Harris Producer and the Smith Practical Radio Institute, as well as a look at engineers' ages.
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