TOM PATRICK MCAULIFFE

The annual party in the desert for the National Association of Broadcasters is really five shows in one; TV, radio, audio, 3-D animation and multimedia.

From portable digital recorders and surround sound for video to DVD-audio, new mics, digital audio mixers and other audio tools, this year's show had

Many broadcasters have diversified into other media areas. Diversifying makes good business sense. But making it profitable, especially when it comes

If the NAB2005 North Hall filled with audio products were a song, it might have been the tune Happy Days Are Here Again! It was the busiest show in recent

The new WMS 40 PRO series wireless mic system from AKG includes a handheld or lavalier mic, which is the transmitter, and a single or dual antenna stationary base station