--- title: Telos Alliance Blog Featuring Audio News Events Products & Updates | Graham Tudball description: Graham is a Senior Sales & Support Engineer at Telos Alliance. --- ## Graham Tudball Graham is a Senior Sales & Support Engineer at Telos Alliance. ### Recent Posts [![AudioTools In Focus: Separating the Unseparable](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/ats-audioshake.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-separating-the-unseparable) ## [AudioTools In Focus: Separating the Unseparable](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-separating-the-unseparable) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Aug 14, 2026, 5:15:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We all know that you can't un-bake a cake. Once everything has been mixed together and baked in the oven, it is physically impossible to go back in and remove some of the ingredients or change the recipe. In a similar way, it’s not possible to take a pot of green paint and separate it back into its blue and yellow components. Once things are mixed, they are inextricably mixed. For decades, broadcast and audio professionals have operated under this exact same unwritten law: once the dialog, music and effects have been combined into a final mix they are locked together forever. *Or are they?* [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-separating-the-unseparable) Topics: [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [AudioShake](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audioshake), [Workflow Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/workflow-automation), [Source Separation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/source-separation) [![AudioTools In Focus: Silence Is Not Always Golden](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/silent-audio-playback.jpeg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-silence-management) ## [AudioTools In Focus: Silence Is Not Always Golden](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-silence-management) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Jun 18, 2026, 6:18:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We’ve all heard the old adage "Silence is Golden". It brings to mind peaceful mornings, a quiet walk in the woods, or that blissful moment when the kids finally go to sleep. But in the world of broadcasting, podcasting, and media delivery, this couldn't be further from the truth. Here, silence isn't golden - it’s a problem. [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-silence-management) Topics: [Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/automation), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [2025](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2025), [Dialog Intelligibility](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/dialog-intelligibility) [![](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/what.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-server-dialog-intelligibility) ## ["What Did He Say?" How AudioTools Server Can Improve Dialog Intelligibility](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-server-dialog-intelligibility) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Dec 15, 2025, 7:00:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # The problem of dialog intelligibility is nothing new and something that we’ve likely all come across on more than one occasion. Whether it is quiet dialog that forces you to continually ride the volume control on the TV remote, or actors mumbling their lines, intelligibility issues can take many forms. But how can we detect that a piece of content has issues that need addressing and, more importantly, how can we improve sections where intelligibility is a concern? [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-server-dialog-intelligibility) Topics: [Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/automation), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [2025](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2025), [Dialog Intelligibility](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/dialog-intelligibility) [![AudioTools In Focus: Automated Phase Analysis (or: It's More Than Just A Phase!)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/phases.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-automated-phase-analysis) ## [AudioTools In Focus: Automated Phase Analysis (or: It's More Than Just A Phase!)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-automated-phase-analysis) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Oct 14, 2025, 5:54:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # *When it comes to audio, “just a phase” isn’t trivial. Misaligned signals can cause anything from odd stereo imaging to silence. AudioTools Server uses automated phase analysis to catch these issues early, ensuring clean, accurate mixes before they go to air.* [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-automated-phase-analysis) Topics: [Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/automation), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [2025](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2025), [AI](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/ai), [phase detection](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/phase-detection) [![AudioTools In Focus: Language ID By AI - Less Human Error, Fewer Apologies Later](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/ATS_AI_languagedetection.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-language-id-by-ai) ## [AudioTools In Focus: Language ID By AI - Less Human Error, Fewer Apologies Later](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-language-id-by-ai) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Jul 23, 2025, 12:46:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # *From QC to delivery, AudioTools Server puts AI on the case to catch language mismatches before your audience does.* [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-language-id-by-ai) Topics: [Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/automation), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [2025](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2025), [AI](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/ai), [language detection](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/language-detection) [![AudioTools In Focus: AI for Audio Processing: Less Hype, More Help](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/AI-music.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-ai-for-audio-processing) ## [AudioTools In Focus: AI for Audio Processing: Less Hype, More Help](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-ai-for-audio-processing) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Jun 20, 2025, 1:22:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # Introducing the next generation of audio processors The buzz around AI tools can, at times, appear deafening. It seems like every company out there is claiming to have AI integrated into their products. We’re all familiar with AI assistants on our phones that can help with tasks like writing emails, summarizing meetings, and translating text. But what about AI-powered washing machines? AI-powered toasters? There are even AI-powered pet feeders. Amidst all of the hype, it can be hard to identify those tools that can genuinely provide meaningful solutions from those that are, well, a bit gimmicky. [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/audiotools-in-focus-ai-for-audio-processing) Topics: [Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/automation), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [2025](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2025), [AI](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/ai) [![AudioTools In Focus: Automated Audio Editing](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/AudioTools_In_Focus_Graham_Tudball.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/trimming-combining-audio-files) ## [AudioTools In Focus: Automated Audio Editing](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/trimming-combining-audio-files) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Apr 1, 2025, 3:02:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # A stitch, in time, saves work When you hear the words “trim” and “stitch” your thoughts will probably immediately turn towards embroidery and not audio, which will probably make you wonder why we’re discussing this here. Rest assured, however, that you have not accidentally clicked on the wrong link and been directed to “*Needlework in Focus*” - Trim and Stitch are also functions available in AudioTools Server, as part of the AudioEdit module. [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/trimming-combining-audio-files) Topics: [Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/automation), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [2025](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2025) [![AudioTools In Focus: Automatically Detect & Fix Audio Channel Layout](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/identify_audio.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/automatic-audio-channel-layout-detection) ## [AudioTools In Focus: Automatically Detect & Fix Audio Channel Layout](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/automatic-audio-channel-layout-detection) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Jan 22, 2025, 6:11:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # A case of mistaken identity Have you ever delivered files to a customer, only to later find out that the audio wasn’t what it said it was? Sometimes, things are not exactly as they appear to be. We can probably all think of occasions where we’ve thought something was one thing, only to find out later that it was, in fact, something else. [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/automatic-audio-channel-layout-detection) Topics: [Automation](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/automation), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [2025](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2025), [Channel Detection](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/channel-detection) [![AudioTools In Focus: Choosing The Right Tools For Loudness Processing](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/the-right-tool.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/choosing-the-right-audio-tools-for-loudness-processing) ## [AudioTools In Focus: Choosing The Right Tools For Loudness Processing](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/choosing-the-right-audio-tools-for-loudness-processing) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Oct 11, 2024, 12:25:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # Why “Good Enough” isn’t always enough  We all know the importance of choosing the right tools for a job. The same principle should apply when it comes to processing audio. When discussing file-based audio processing, a response we commonly hear is “I already have audio processing options in the video transcoding application that I use, so why do I need a designated audio solution for handling this?” [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/choosing-the-right-audio-tools-for-loudness-processing) Topics: [TV Loudness Management](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/tv-loudness-management), [Audio Loudness](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-loudness), [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [2024](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2024), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus) [![AudioTools In Focus: License Sharing in AudioTools® Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/hubfs/take-the-keys.jpg)](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/license-sharing-audiotools-license-server) ## [AudioTools In Focus: License Sharing in AudioTools® Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/license-sharing-audiotools-license-server) By [Graham Tudball](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball) on Aug 27, 2024, 7:21:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # AudioTools Server lets you share licenses for best efficiency  From an early age, we’re always told that sharing is good, whether that be sharing your favorite toy with a sibling or sharing the workload with a friend or colleague. But did you know that you can also share your AudioTools Server licenses? [Read More](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/license-sharing-audiotools-license-server) Topics: [audio processing software](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audio-processing-software), [AudioTools Server](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-server), [2024](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/2024), [AudioTools In Focus](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/audiotools-in-focus), [Licensing](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/topic/licensing) [All posts](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/all) [Next](https://blogs.telosalliance.com/author/graham-tudball/page/2) Blog Search Search ### Recent Posts ## Subscribe *If you love broadcast audio, you'll love Telos Alliance's newsletter. Get it delivered to your inbox by subscribing below!*