Jack Kontney
Latest articles by Jack Kontney
Sensaphonics 3D Active Ambient IEM System gains US patent
By Jack Kontney published
USPTO grants 50 specific claims for unique Sensaphonics in-ear system, now available for licensing.

NAB Pro Audio Pit education highlights
By Jack Kontney published
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
By Jack Kontney published
Instant visual feedback helps remote recording specialists M3 at Grammy Awards telecast.

The ACA's CALMing influence
By Jack Kontney published
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
By Jack Kontney published
Expert system design and Quantum5X body-worn wireless mics provide live in-game player commentary.

NAB events building to critical mass
By Jack Kontney published
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
By Jack Kontney published
Compact new MINI and NANO racks enable distributed connectivity for greater flexibility.

Digital wireless: coming of age
By Jack Kontney published
New advances in digital transmission see a fast advance in the state of the art.

First FCC-approved ‘white spaces device’ is out there
By Jack Kontney published
The Agility White Space Radio by KTS Wireless now in field tests.

Foo Fighters go back to basics with API for Grammy-winning album.
By Jack Kontney published
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
By Jack Kontney published
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
By Jack Kontney published
Dialogue enhancement technology and new MultimediaPlayer are unveiled at IBC, IFA trade shows.

Shure announces major recommitment to broadcasting
By Jack Kontney published
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
By Jack Kontney published
MPEG Surround codec technology promises full, robust 5.1 audio in 64kb/s streaming environments.

Attendance, optimism high at NAB Show
By Jack Kontney published
Exhibitors reported renewed enthusiasm across all broadcast industry segments.

Auralex goes green with Sustain
By Jack Kontney published
The company introduced its bamboo-based line of sound diffusers at AES.

Sound Devices now shipping USBPre 2
By Jack Kontney published
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
By Jack Kontney published
Software Version 3 for C10 Series and Version 4 for C100 Series support wide-ranging upgrades to both SSL consoles.

Audio coding giant Fraunhofer IIS leverages research into advanced technology
By Jack Kontney published
As the developer of MP3 and AAC audio, Fraunhofer continues cutting-edge codec development for digital media across all delivery platforms.

Music Mix Mobile helps take Grammy audio to next level
By Jack Kontney published
The Grammy Awards used the expertise and infrastructure of Music Mix Mobile to conquer the challenges of live music broadcast.
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