A Step into the Vintage Gear Time Machine

Most of us make the annual trek to Las Vegas in April to see all of the new tech at NAB. But if you walked down the main lobby of the convention center this year, you could also see old broadcast tech. In case you had this experience and wondered where you were, you had likely entered the vintage equipment time machine known as the Museum of Broadcast Technology (MBT).

Topics: Broadcast History

Digital AM with Ted Schober

Is there any hope for the AM radio band?  A few major-market AM stations still enjoy success, but AM radio is suffering most everywhere else.  Professional Engineer, Ted Schober, says there are solutions to help AM stations, including smaller antennas and a transition to digital transmission.  Is it already too late to save AM, or are there real solutions here that will give consumers and broadcasters new options?

IBC 2014 Recap

IBC 2014 has come and gone, and it was certainly time well spent in Amsterdam for The Telos Alliance. The opportunity for some face time with our European customers is essential, and we’re delighted to see familiar faces every year – and some new ones too!

This year, we got a fresh take on things with a new booth location, which was a plus for visibility. Traffic was heavy and the booth was met with large crowds and positive reviews. While there we premiered some new gear, received some great feedback, and met with clients familiar and new for an excellent IBC experience.

With the Promise of Audio over IP (AoIP) Fully Realized, Telos Systems Helps Broadcasters Carry High Resolution Broadcasts 'Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere'

Greg Shay, Chief Science Officer at Telos, began working on Audio Over IP (AoIP) 18 years ago in order to help the professional audio community close the loop on a pressing challenge: moving large amounts of audio data more efficiently, while retaining sonic quality and integrity. After joining Telos Systems in 1996, Shay worked with Steve Church and Frank Foti of The Telos Alliance to make Audio AoIP a reality, combining the company's unique technology achievements with existing state of the art switches and networking solutions from companies like Cisco.

Remote Access with Cris Alexander

Fewer engineers, responsible for more facilities - that gives rise to Remote Access to everything. Cris Alexander, Director of Engineering at Crawford Broadcasting, schools us about remote access, remote monitoring, and even making repairs and adjustments remotely. Plus David Bialik joins us for a look at the AES Expo in Los Angeles starting October 9th.

Hybrid Radio: Making Your Station Look as Good as it Sounds

Just when you thought streaming might be the last evolution in the digital journey, along comes hybrid radio which upends everything once again. This disruptive technology forces stations to rethink streaming and begin to develop implementation strategies for hybrid. The rollout is global, although it is proceeding at different stages throughout the world. Hybrid radio works with FM, DAB, DAB+, DMB, DRM, DRM+ and HD.

Getting Started in Market #1 with David Antoine

Some engineers get their careers started in smaller markets, then move up to a major market. David Antoine was born and raised in US market number 1 - New York City - so that’s where he started! David’s story is both interesting and inspiring, so we’re bringing him to you on this episode of TWiRT.

Every Broadcast is a Remote with Bob Page

Meet Bob Page, the studio manager with two studios and no transmitter. With a revolving door for the on-air talent. And for whom every single broadcast shift is a “remote.” Bob manages the Radio Broadcast Center at Universal Studios, Florida. He and Jason Mercurio manage, train, facilitate, troubleshoot, connect, and do whatever else is needed to get from 2 to 5 broadcasts on the air each day from these spectacular studios.

We experienced some tech difficulties during the broadcast. Naturally, the high-speed Internet link checked out perfectly before the broadcast. But, it went dead and we had to use a backup Internet connection. Quality wasn’t so good, but Bob Page’s interview, along with Chris Tobin’s comments, are worth watching or listening to.

Mickey Mouse Radio with Scott Fybush

What does it mean for radio - particularly AM radio - when Radio Disney announces the shutdown and sale of 23 of its 24 AM stations? Scott Fybush is our guest. He and Chris Tobin add perspective to this week’s headlines about Disney’s announced exit from most radio ownership. We also get a tour of an RCA-BTA-50F transmitter just before dismantling. The good news is, it’s going to a museum!

Axia in ATX: How Univision Austin Went for AoIP - Twice

Univision Austin is home to two Hispanic radio stations and one TV station. In charge of the technical end of the radio side of things is Mark Stennett, Chief Engineer for the Austin stations, and also Univision’s Corporate Engineer for Radio. In his 30-year broadcasting career, Mark’s seen and done plenty. And he can also lay claim to installing some of the very first Axia networked consoles on the planet.