Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:57:47 Nobody’s Home In this time of reduced station staff, it’s often difficult to schedule a remote broadcast by telephone when there’s a live Board-Op available to be in the studio pushing the buttons. You need a device that will let you do the remote by yourself.
The Broadcast Tools DC8PLUS and Circuitwerkes DR10 dial-up DTMF controllers have unique [...]
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:04 Making Connections
There are a lot of misconceptiions about analog audio connectors. Many folks believe that audio will somehow sound better if it is carried on an XLR plug.
Let’s talk…
Several different types of connectors are used for audio equipment. Consumer equipment commonly uses RCA plugs and 3.5mm mini plugs. Pro gear has 1/4″ plugs and XLR connectors. [...]
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:55:09 On The Level Today I want to talk to the “other”-casters out there… the web- net- pod- [insert your favorite prefix here]-casters. Traditional radio broadcasters already know this stuff, but it may be new to the “new media” folks.
When you listen to most radio programs, the announcer, the commercials, the phone callers, the music, all sound pretty much [...]
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:55:17 Gators, Ghosts and Good Friends Working at BSW for the last 14 years has taught me a great deal and given me the opportunity to meet some of the most wonderful people in the world. While attending the WFX show in North Carolina recently, I made time to visit one of my favorite customers, Walt Howard of Sunrise Broadcasting. Walt and I have been talking [...]