Latest articles by Jack Kontney
Qualis helps PBS meet tech specs for CALM Act and beyond
Sentinel surround sound audio monitor by Qualis Audio provides an affordable, innovative loudness solution.
DTS to acquire SRS LABS
Cash-and-stock deal brings together leaders in codec solutions and audio processing.
MPEG DASH adaptive streaming standard proliferates at NAB
Fraunhofer’s scalable AAC family of codecs prove a perfect fit for new ISO dynamic streaming standard.
NAB rocks Las Vegas
Sprawling 2012 NAB Show was notable for increase in number of exhibitors.
Classic design techniques serve well in world of multimedia studios
Russ Berger, founder of Russ Berger Design Group, offers his reflections on the state of acoustical design in today’s audio environments.
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.
VocalBooth thrives despite economic downturn
New markets, diverse client base and expanded offerings have helped VocalBooth grow.
Achieving consistent loudness measurements Part 2
In the conclusion of this tutorial, DK-Technologies CEO Karsten Hansen explains how to achieve accurate and consistent loudness measurement.
Achieving consistent loudness measurement Part 1
In this two-part series, DK-Technologies founder and CEO Karsten Hansen explains how to achieve accurate and consistent loudness measurement.
Music Mix Mobile helps take Grammy audio to next level
The Grammy Awards used the expertise and infrastructure of Music Mix Mobile to conquer the challenges of live music broadcast.
NAB Show focuses on audio in Pro Audio Pit
The Pro Audio Pit offers free, in-depth audio training to NAB attendees.
Linear Acoustic 'getting out of audio-processing business'
Tim Carroll sent a clear message that unnecessary audio processing for loudness control can compromise broadcast quality.
HME, Clear-Com look to the future
The presidents of Clear-Com and parent company HME reflect on their merger a year ago and make plans to move forward.
Attendance, optimism high at NAB Show
Exhibitors reported renewed enthusiasm across all broadcast industry segments.
Shure announces major recommitment to broadcasting
Multiple new product announcements at the NAB Show highlight Shure’s renewed focus on the broadcast market.
Fraunhofer MPEG Surround provides low-bandwidth 5.1 surround
MPEG Surround codec technology promises full, robust 5.1 audio in 64kb/s streaming environments.
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.
Neumann announces KH 120 studio monitor
The classic transducer manufacturer continues venture into the output arena with this studio loudspeaker.
Calrec provides key audio technology for new Sky facility
Five Apollo consoles and an extensive Hydra2 audio network provide the backbone for Sky Network’s Harlequin 1 facility.
Linear Acoustic, RadiantGrid announce product collaboration
Linear Acoustic’s AERO.file ingest loudness manager is powered by the file-based RadiantGrid workflow platform.
CRESCENDO routes audio for 'Don't Forget the Lyrics'
Complex audio needs for the Fox musical game show are routed via Stagetec audio infrastructure.
