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BBC Live Show.

Microphone Placement for Simultaneous Broadcast and Live Sound March 16th 2017 - 01:00 PM

On occasion, broadcasters must do remote projects that require both over-the-air and live amplified sound simultaneously. In these cases, doing a good job with both is as much an art as science. Here are some guidelines to consider when faced with such a project.

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Should Audio-for-Video Be Recorded At High Sample Rates? March 13th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Video producers should seek the best sound quality possible. But when it comes to choosing a sample rate for recording digital audio for video, is higher sampling better? The answer might be surprising.

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North American Broadcasters will use Dolby’s AC-4 Audio compression system for their upcoming ATSC 3.0 broadcasts.

Dolby AC-4 Recommended For North American Broadcasters Migrating To ATSC 3.0 March 10th 2017 - 01:50 PM

After more than two years of technology development, subcommittee discussions and field tests, on February 23rd the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) recommended that North American broadcasters choosing to migrate to the next-generation ATSC 3.0 specification use the Dolby AC-4 codec for OTA transmission. The Dolby system was up against a group of companies that have developed a competing system known as MPEG-H Audio

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Using a Parametric Equalizer March 8th 2017 - 11:00 AM

As a sound recordist, you probably know about basic equalization, or EQ. It is found on most audio mixers today. But do you understand parametric EQ — the more precise form of equalization? If not, you should.

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Special Edition: Super Bowl LI—Technology Insight: Trucks, Technology and Production: Part 1 March 7th 2017 - 04:00 PM

Every year the NFL Super Bowl creates a level of excitement uncommon for most sporting events and this year’s event was no exception. The broadcast provided viewers with a dazzling Lady Gaga half-time show and the stunning and record-breaking, come from behind 34 – 28 win by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

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While the Adidas Synth Shoe Speaker may not be your style, its physics are the same as those behemoths in the control room.

Loudspeaker Technology Part 6: Electromagnetic Loudspeaker Drive Units March 6th 2017 - 10:00 AM

As the majority of loudspeaker drive units in use today are electromagnetic, John Watkinson thinks it appropriate to say something about the subject.

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Sennheiser AMBEO Microphone.

Immersive Audio Can Dramatically Enhance Average Video Images February 28th 2017 - 01:50 PM

It has long been an open secret in video production: great sound is far more important than the quality of the images. Surround, or even stereo audio, can dramatically improve an average quality picture on virtually any kind of programming — from news and documentary to feature films.

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How to De-Ess Voices When Recording February 23rd 2017 - 10:00 AM

Whenever doing a professional voice recording, de-essing — the reduction of excessive sibilant consonants — is often a persistent issue. There are many techniques to get rid of this offensive sound from recordings of the human voice.

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