Latest articles by Mary C. Gruszka
AES42: Updating the Standard for Digital Microphones
At its core, the standard defines digital phantom power (DPP) for a microphone with built-in digital circuitry.
Ensuring Correct AV Sync
Many processors, such as embedders or encoders, have internal delays, obviating the need for external ones.
Podcasts—Don't Forget Good Audio
While a podcast need not necessarily be of "broadcast quality," neither should audio quality be ignored.
Beware the Specs
But how meaningful are these specs? Do they provide the information we need to differentiate performance among competing models?
Learning More About 'Audio'
Even if you've been in audio for years, there are always new things to learn.
A/V Fingerprinting—Transporting, Binding and Applications
Audio and video fingerprints are bits of data derived from certain characteristics of each type of content.
Discovery Launches New Audio Edit Suites
As Discovery Communications launches more feeds around the globe, the volume of audio work at the Discovery Creative and Technology Center in Silver Spring, Md. is increasing
AV Fingerprinting Helps Detect Lip-Sync Errors
Fingerprinting or correlation techniques involve comparing two signals, a reference source known to have no lip-sync error, and a second signal somewhere down the signal chain.
Audio Breakthroughs with TEF Analysis
Before the TEF analyzer came along, one would need a shelf full of different and expensive instrumentation
Synchronizing Audio and Video
The problem is that not everyone perceives lip sync errors in the same way.
Mobile Apps Making Field Measurements Easier
It's truly amazing the extent of available measurement tools that literally fit in the palm of a hand.
Chesapeake Ducting: Stations Reach Interference Compromise
FCC propagation models work, but not in every case
Audio Consoles Take to the Road
Mobile production units go digital for big performance in tight spaces
