Latest articles by Jack Kontney
Poddio poises to disrupt status quo
VeriCorder co-founder David French talks about the development of Poddio, which replaces an entire field reporter’s toolkit with an iPhone app
Audio-related trade show season off to a slow start
With the turn of the calendar to 2009, the electronics industry has moved its focus away from the difficulties of last year and has begun to look forward to 2009.
Pro audio manufacturers show off new gear at NAMM
Strong attendance at the music technology show reflected industry optimism amid economic uncertainty
Shure offers frequency selection suggestions for broadcasters
The company is helping mobile crews to “read between the lines” of the FCC white spaces ruling
Senate expected to confirm Genachowski as new FCC chairman
The upcoming committee hearing exposes views on broadband and mobile policies and puts nominees on the fast track to confirmation
Barix unveils Exstreamer 1000 AoIP device
Barix is touting the Exstreamer 1000 as a ‘Swiss broadcast knife’ to seamlessly transport audio via Internet.
Riedel Communications, Calrec Audio announce technology partnership
Riedel Artist intercom control panels will be ported directly to the new Calrec Apollo control surface.
Wheatstone goes all-in with three new DTV consoles
The new D-5.2 flagship console boasts a larger mix engine and comprehensive displays for fast-paced news environments.
FCC releases full text of white spaces ruling
The Second Report and Order document defines unlicensed TV band devices and mandates a national wireless frequency database
New Zealand’s TV3 commits to Jünger Audio’s Level Magic
The broadcaster credits Jünger Audio’s loudness control system with improving viewers’ listening experience across multiple channels
DTV transition delay to have no effect on TVBDs
Tech firms continue the development of TV band devices as the FCC moves toward finalizing rules for white spaces use
Microphone companies compare Grammy bragging rights
AKG, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and Shure share their Grammy moments
Microphones
In an audio world that seems to be all about digital streams, format conversion and file manipulation, two pieces of equipment remain firmly entrenched
Foo Fighters go back to basics with API for Grammy-winning album.
Engineer James Brown and producer Butch Vig use analog API 1608 console in recording Foo Fighters' Wasting Light album.
Grammy gear: audio manufacturers on parade
Equipment endorsements are honored, but broadcast producers drive the audio chain for 'music’s biggest night.'
The team behind Grammy audio excellence
Annual live broadcast is the product of the latest technology, intense preparation and a dedicated team of audio professionals.
The truth behind sound for the Grammys
Audio coordinator Michael Abbott sets the record straight.
Digital wireless: coming of age
New advances in digital transmission see a fast advance in the state of the art.
First FCC-approved ‘white spaces device’ is out there
The Agility White Space Radio by KTS Wireless now in field tests.
Secrets to success: referee mic at Super Bowl
New technologies from Shure and Yamaha provide flawless RF and improved gain before feedback.
Protecting the professional ear
The House Research Institute puts focus on hearing loss prevention.
Music Mix Mobile handles loudness control with Waves Loudness Meter plug-in
Instant visual feedback helps remote recording specialists M3 at Grammy Awards telecast.
The ACA's CALMing influence
FCC’s CALM Act Report & Order mitigates commercial loudness without undue burden on smaller cable operators.
