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
Jedi Mind files patent application for thought-controlled computer application
The new technology uses a wireless headset to enable hands-free control of the Jedi Mouse, signaling the onset of a new, all-access era in computer functionality.
Wireless mic leaders react calmly to FCC broadband plan
Sennheiser and Shure see the FCC as committed to ongoing protection for professional wireless systems.
Audio at 2010 NAB Show: The Year of Loudness
The clear trend among manufacturers is toward providing broadcasters with advanced loudness-control products.
FCC to announce national broadband plan March 17
The commission has set the lofty goal of connecting 93 million to the Web with affordable, high-speed Web access.
FCC considers revised wireless microphone licensing scheme
With interference protection at stake, the FCC has extended the comment period extended through March 1.
Linear Acoustic introduces AERO.mobile DTV audio manager at 2010 NAB Show
The new AERO.mobile processor delivers intelligibility and loudness control for DTV on mobile devices.
2010 NAB Show rebounds with stronger showing
Increased attendance suggests that the broadcast industry is on the road to recovery, while keynote speakers suggested ways to stay on that path.
JK Audio BlueSet converts intercom to wireless via Bluetooth
JK Audio’s BlueSet system allows technical personnel to go mobile and stay on intercom by using standard Bluetooth headsets.
Ban on 700MHz wireless now in full effect
Wireless manufacturers have extended trade-in/upgrade rebates beyond the June 12 FCC deadline.
Xanti Salvador uses Lectrosonics for globe-hopping location sound
Sound quality, compact form factor and RF agility of digital hybrid wireless are critical factors for international recordist.
New consoles revealed at ProLight+Sound show
DiGiCo, Yamaha unveil new hardware at German trade show.
NAB events building to critical mass
FCC chair Julius Genachowski, actress Betty White set to make appearances at broadcast convention.
New modular Sennheiser shotguns reflect user input
The MKH 8060 and 8070 are tuned for natural sounding distant pickup across a wide range of broadcast applications.
SSL software upgrades bring dual playout system to C10/C100 platform
Software Version 3 for C10 Series and Version 4 for C100 Series support wide-ranging upgrades to both SSL consoles.
Sandy Dillon’s monitor world on NBC’s The Tonight Show
Veteran monitor engineer shares the techniques and equipment he uses to keep musicians happy and sounding great.
AES announces schedule of events for NY convention
131st Convention Preliminary Events Calendar and Platinum Mastering Panel participants are announced.
Staying CALM before the storm
Content distributor DG Fastchannel discusses the CALM Act and how the distribution chain can expect things to change as implementation rules come into focus.
Studer debuts OnAir 1500 radio console, announces initial order
Algerian National Radio is first in line for new cost-effective, feature-rich digital mixing console by Studer.
Fraunhofer makes major trade show announcements
Dialogue enhancement technology and new MultimediaPlayer are unveiled at IBC, IFA trade shows.
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.'
