Latest articles by Jack Kontney
Pro audio manufacturers show off new gear at NAMM
Strong attendance at the music technology show reflected industry optimism amid economic uncertainty
Audio-Technica offers trade-in program for 700MHz wireless products
Customers can trade in 700MHz receivers in any age or condition for a rebate on a subsequent A-T wireless purchase
Wireless microphones turn in star performances at Oscars
Soundtronics and ATK Audiotek overcame the daunting RF environment of a major L.A. event with expertise and equipment
WLS ABC7 Chicago uses latest technology for Lights Festival broadcast
Shure Axient wireless, Clear-Com Tempest900 intercom provide flawless audio both on air and behind the scenes.
Protecting the professional ear
The House Research Institute puts focus on hearing loss prevention.
Sensaphonics 3D Active Ambient IEM System gains US patent
USPTO grants 50 specific claims for unique Sensaphonics in-ear system, now available for licensing.
NAB Pro Audio Pit education highlights
Education program to address a wide range of audio issues in LVCC Central Hall.
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.
PWS delivers seamless wireless for NBA All-Star Game
Expert system design and Quantum5X body-worn wireless mics provide live in-game player commentary.
NAB events building to critical mass
FCC chair Julius Genachowski, actress Betty White set to make appearances at broadcast convention.
New DiGiCo racks expands I/O flexibility of SD Series consoles
Compact new MINI and NANO racks enable distributed connectivity for greater flexibility.
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.
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.
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.
Fraunhofer makes major trade show announcements
Dialogue enhancement technology and new MultimediaPlayer are unveiled at IBC, IFA trade shows.
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.
Attendance, optimism high at NAB Show
Exhibitors reported renewed enthusiasm across all broadcast industry segments.
Auralex goes green with Sustain
The company introduced its bamboo-based line of sound diffusers at AES.
Sound Devices now shipping USBPre 2
The update of the classic computer audio interface features upgraded premium audio preamps and a host of new capabilities.
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.
