This installation marks the start of a comprehensive shift to IP-based broadcasting, enhancing operational efficiency, broadcasting flexibility, scalability and preparing Eswatini’s radio infrastructure for a digital future.

In keeping with its forward-thinking spirit, EBIS radio has invested in a setup of two Lawo diamond consoles, a robust, modular solution that allows for maximum customization to meet EBIS’s needs. Each of the IP-native diamond consoles supports RAVENNA/AES67 audio-over-IP standards and is compatible with ST2110-30/-31 protocols, providing a strong foundation for IP-based integration.

Built to enhance productivity, the diamond console offers a user-friendly control layout with customizable fader-adjacent color displays and motorized faders. Mr. Mabandla Bhembe, a presenter at EBIS, praises the console’s ease of use: “The diamond is incredibly intuitive. You can work quickly and comfortably—it becomes second nature in no time. The quality of the controls is obvious, from the smooth faders to the responsive buttons.”

Equipped with Lawo’s Power Core mixing engines, which provide expandable I/O connectivity including AES67, MADI, analog, AES3, and Dante, the diamond consoles offer Radio Eswatini a highly adaptable solution that will support the station’s growth in the years to come. The next phase of the modernization includes installing a centralized IP router, which will unify workflows across EBIS’s network and enable seamless content sharing between facilities.

Radio Eswatini’s investment in Lawo technology sets a foundation for sustainable, flexible growth and a high-quality broadcasting future.